Welcome to 6th Grade English Language Arts! Mrs. Ryan Mrs. Malone, Teacher Assistant Mrs. Vitola, Reading Teacher Please take handouts on the back table. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Mrs. Ryan Corinne Ryan-ELA Classroom Teacher Email: Voicemail: Ext. 4424 Website- http://www.commackschools.org/cryan.aspx cryan@commack.k12.ny.us

Mrs. Vitola Kerry Vitola -Lead Reading Teacher Email: Phone: 858-3516 kvitola@commack.k12.ny.us

READING Genres of Literature include: * Realistic Fiction * Class Novels * Realistic Fiction * Non-Fiction * Action/Scope/Storyworks Magazine

READING COMPREHENSION Explicit instruction will be implemented through: Guided Reading Independent Reading (Zone Reading) Small group instruction Conferring Our goal is to help your child acquire and utilize active reading strategies to further develop their comprehension.

Reading Zone Read, read, read!!! Structured time both in/out of school for independent reading. Free choice Reading-to-writing connection Conferencing Opportunities to utilize taught strategies

Homework/Grading Policy Independent Reading -Demonstrate evidence of utilizing Active Reading Strategies -Post-its and written responses in Reader’s Notebook. Grading Policy -Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Written Assignments- 70% - Homework, Classwork & Participation - 30 %

WRITING Writing Process *Utilizing graphic organizers Paragraphs * Editing skills Paragraphs Poetry & Creative Writing Expository Writing Chromebooks

SPEAKING Class participation Group discussions Book Talks (sharing) Presenting Projects Cooperative Learning

Mrs. Ryan Thursday Afternoons (2:45-3:30 pm) E2-14 Extra Help Mrs. Ryan Thursday Afternoons (2:45-3:30 pm) E2-14

Thank you!