Sixth Grade Reading Open House Mr. Craney

Tonight’s Agenda You should be in your child’s first period class. You will follow your child’s daily schedule. Thank you for being here!

Student’s Agenda Tests and events entered each day during AA period. Students should fill out agendas each day. Check to see if they are doing this! Rules and dates of events are included.

Reading Grading Comprehension of stories read in text. Moodle and My Big Campus Writing responses to what student have read. Vocabulary Accelerated Reader (15% of grade) Students already have Reading Range and goals.

Accelerated Reader STAR Test taken at the beginning of each quarter to establish a reading range. Students are assigned a Reading Goal based off of their STAR test scores. Annual Progress Reports send home with Report Cards. Diagnostic Reports sent home with Report Cards. Goals to be met the Wednesday before the end of each grading period (Oct. 2, 2013).  

Success in AR Choose book in reading level. Read same book as a friend. Write 2-3 sentence summary for each chapter on a flashcard. Don’t wait until the last minute. Read 20 or more minutes a night. Read nonfiction

Rewards for AR Students current on AR goals are rewarded with: Extra Credit Gym days in Advisory End of nine weeks treat Candy, Beverage, Prizes Possible Electronic Day

Books Reading Street-Textbook Spring Board-Textbook Sharks by Mary M. Cerullo The Cay by Theodore Taylor Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt My Own Story by Ryan White Holes by Louis Sachar

Books with Textbook Series Leveled readers go with each story. Lessons and vocabulary same. Reading: Partner, individual, guided, popcorn, readers’ theatre, etc.

Vocabulary Very important part of the Reading program Generally 10 words, definitions, and pictures

Grading Scale 90-100% - A 80-89% - B 70-79% - C 60-69% - D 0-59% - F Weighted Grades 15%-AR 20%-Projects 30%-Homework 35%-Exams/Tests

Parent Responsibilities Be supportive Don’t believe everything your child says. Questions: Call or e-mail Great School System and Community. Looking forward to working with you and your child. Power School Access-Login and password can be picked up in guidance

Forms Nurse Form Transportation Form Picture envelopes-Aug. 16th Student Handbook pg. 1 Electornic Device Registration Gym Physical and Drug Policy Other: _____________

E-mail jcraney@plainfield.k12.in.us School Phone How to Keep in Touch E-mail jcraney@plainfield.k12.in.us School Phone (317)838-3966 (ext.1716) Homework Website: http://mrgauck.weebly.com/homework-page.html

Assignment Sign up for Power School Parent Download Apps Make sure your kids are organized Check their binders, folders, and agendas weekly Make sure Main Office has your updated contact information (email, phone, address). Email with compliments, concerns or clarification

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Advanced Reading During Class: Outside Class: My Big Campus Projects Edit Analyze Synthesize Support Thoughts Groups Small & Large Outside Class: My Big Campus Read AR Read (25 Min +) Discussion Forums Write Homework High Expectations