Back to School Day - Mrs. Kobayashi Writing Support-Grades 5 and 6 ESL 3 - Grades 5 and 6 WELCOME

Introduction

Theme: RENEWAL &ADAPTATION

St. Mary’s International School SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER EXPECTATIONS

The St. Mary’s community is committed to developing self-directed, life-long learners who are:

OF GOOD CHARACTER Reflecting values consistent with Christian principles,

KNOWLEDGEABLE Demonstrating a firm foundation in the academic, physical, and artistic disciplines,

GLOBALLY AWARE Showing sensitivity and compassion toward human and global concerns in a multi-cultural world, and exhibiting initiative, reliability, and perseverance in their response to these concerns.

CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKERS Confidently using appropriate resources and current technology, either independently or collaboratively, to reason, make decisions, and solve problems in a variety of contexts.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS Receiving and expressing ideas and information competently and precisely.

Save the Children

POEM RECITATION For oral fluency Intonation Memorization Recorded record

EXIT CRITERIA 80-85% on LessonTests Level 5 Proficiency on LAS Test Assignments are on time Well organized Participates in class Understands directions 80-85% on LessonTests Level 5 Proficiency on LAS Test Assignments are on time Well organized Participates in class Understands directions

ASSESSMENT CLASS PARTICIPATION 5% HOMEWORK10% PROJECTS 15 % QUIZZES15% TESTS 55% CLASS PARTICIPATION 5% HOMEWORK10% PROJECTS 15 % QUIZZES15% TESTS 55%

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT JOBS SHARING BOX ORGANIZATION File folders Tote bag Zip case Supply list JOBS SHARING BOX ORGANIZATION File folders Tote bag Zip case Supply list

STORYTOWN ROUTINE Spelling Phonics Vocabulary Reading Comprehension Grammar Dictation Fluency Writing Prompt

READING LOGS  Choose books at appropriate level  Five word rule  Read for twenty minutes aloud  Pitfalls of silent reading  Contest  Parent must sign  Only one comic per month  Picture books divide by 3  Illustrated books divide by 2 READING RESPONSE  One per month  Answer a question/reflect & connect  Choose books at appropriate level  Five word rule  Read for twenty minutes aloud  Pitfalls of silent reading  Contest  Parent must sign  Only one comic per month  Picture books divide by 3  Illustrated books divide by 2 READING RESPONSE  One per month  Answer a question/reflect & connect

WRITING JOURNALS  A-F day cycle  2 ENTRIES  One full page/skip lines  Use prompts or free choice  May illustrate on opposite page  Submit on assigned day with corrections  Cursive practice  A-F day cycle  2 ENTRIES  One full page/skip lines  Use prompts or free choice  May illustrate on opposite page  Submit on assigned day with corrections  Cursive practice

WRITING SUPPPORT  Traits of writing  IDEAS  ORGANIZATION  VOICE  WORD CHOICE  SENTENCE FLUENCY  CONVENTIONS  Electronic portfolio- students need a USB  Keyboard practice  Print 2 copies BEFORE class  Traits of writing  IDEAS  ORGANIZATION  VOICE  WORD CHOICE  SENTENCE FLUENCY  CONVENTIONS  Electronic portfolio- students need a USB  Keyboard practice  Print 2 copies BEFORE class

COMMUNICATION