Welcome to Back to School Night!!

Who Am I? Grew up in Bucks County Graduated from CBW University of Delaware Elementary & Spec. Ed & Spanish Master’s of Literacy

My Expectations: Create lifelong learners Build student’s confidence/motivation Develop students into “readers” Prepare students for middle school

My Procedures: Homework Procedures Classroom Procedures Reading Log 25 Book Goal Spelling Homework Writing Homework Math Homework Classroom Procedures

4th Grade Read Alouds: Storytown - Advanced Develops a reading community Develops Comprehension Skills Develops social skills/discussion habits

4th Grade Reading/Writing Storytown Program On Grade Level Materials Robust Vocabulary Instructional Materials Decoding/Fluency Focus Skills/Strategies 2 skills/strategies in each theme Writing & Grammar Centers

4th Grade Reading/Writing Storytown Continued: Schedule/Routine Let’s Take a Walk Through the Book!!!

4th Grade Reading/Writing Assessments: For Each Lesson: Oral Reads – Rate/Fluency/Accuracy Comprehension Use of the Focus Skill Vocabulary Grammar Theme Tests (End of 5 Lessons)

4th Grade Writing: Writing Process & On Demand Writing Storytown Materials: 2 traits per theme 1 form of writing for each lesson Review Week – Students will Publish one of their writing pieces Writing piece due each week Except for the end of the month Monthly Newsletter

4th Grade Spelling Wilson Reading Program Schedule/Routine: High Frequency Words Storytown spelling words may be incorporated if/when it is appropriate Schedule/Routine: Day 1 – New Words are introduced & pre – tested; 1st night of homework Day 2 – 5 Work with words & pattern in class, students continue to complete their spelling grid at home (1 assignment nightly) Day 6 – Spelling list is tested

4th Grade Math: Everyday Math Program Supplements Homework Schedule/Routine Goals Student/Parent Support Assessments Supplements Homework

Any Questions?