8th Grade Reading Ms. Mann

3…2…1 Three adjectives to describe your child Two things I should know about your child (and may not know already) One question you still have

Course Overview Our emphasis is on fostering effective reading skills across the content areas Increase high school and college readiness Understanding the real-world importance of reading Four major units: reading workshop, non-fiction science, non-fiction social studies, historical fiction Book of the Month with individualized reading goals tailored to each student

What to look forward to… Increased fluency, comprehension, and analytical thinking Discovering new genres Metacognition: thinking about our thinking Doing hard things

Grading Book of the Month Folder Vocabulary Independent Application Text-Dependent Analysis Self-Assessment Strategic Reading Non-graded, but tracked: STAR assessment data

What am I going to do to make your son/daughter successful? Scaffolding Real world connections Routines Variety Choice Technology Empowerment

What if my son/daughter needs help? Extra Help with Ms. Mann: Morning Clinic before school, 7:25-7:55am Tuesdays and Thursdays Lunch time munch and thinks Contact me! Let’s work together.

How to get in touch with me… Email is best: jmann@neshaminy.org Phone: 215 809 6210