Mrs. Cojocar’s Language Arts Class 10-11 School Year

About Mrs. Cojocar Graduated from Montclair State University in 1999 Teaching Experience: 2 years in a private school in Bloomfield (Child Development Center) This is my 10th year here at Manville Two boys ages 10 and 3

Mrs. Cojocar’s Professional Goal To create a safe, enriching, and engaging environment for children and to provide instructions designed to develop critical thinking and creative thinking so that they can become independent thinkers and enthusiastic lifelong learners prepared for the increasing demands of the 21st century.

Reading Read a variety of genres Read independently at home 5 times a week Make connections and predictions as we read to improve reading comprehension Reader’s Theater Guided Reading Reader’s Notebook

Writer’s Workshop Personal Narrative Persuasive Essays Use the writing process Expository Essays Speculative essays Fiction Non-Fiction Poetry Writer’s Notebook We will break down assignments into smaller more manageable parts Spelling each full week of school (Word Wall)

Homework Policy 30+ minutes of reading 5 times a week Record three things each night they read to help them remember what they read Student responsibility Parent communication and assistance

How can you help??? Help them organize their notebooks and backpacks when possible Make sure they are reading a novel every night of the week Contact me with any questions/concerns

Remember…… Together we can make a positive difference in your child’s academic success and behavior! I am honored to have to the opportunity to be your child’s teacher.

Thank You Thank you for taking the time and effort to come to out “Back to School Night.” Our continued contact can help ensure your child has a successful school year. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s education, please contact me through email or a phone call to the school. I get my emails right away and it is the best way to get in touch with me. An early discussion can often prevent a small concern from becoming a big problem.

Contact Information EMAIL: ccojocar@manvillesd.org Website: http://www.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage.aspx?id=10934394 Or you can access my website through the Manville School District website by clicking on Schools-ABIS-Classrooms-Special Education-Cheryl Cojocar