Ms. Moore/Ms. McIntyre 6 th Grade Reading Curriculum Night August 24, 2015

All About Mrs. Moore Taught for 26 years in grades K-8 Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education/Reading from Quincy University Master’s Degree in Reading from the University of Missouri – St. Louis Moved to Georgia 11 years ago.

My Family

Ms. McIntyre Taught for 12 years in K-7 in Fulton County Schools. Middle School Counseling Degree from Presbyterian College Special Education Graduate Degree from UGA Born in Atlanta

What will we do in Reading this year? Strategies that good readers use Vocabulary development Read fiction/nonfiction selections Develop background, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills

Technology Inspired Classroom Promethean Board ActivExpressions Blogging/Online Sticky Note Discussions Edmodo Quizlet Kidblog

Books/Materials Novels Nonfiction Books Informational Articles

Reader’s Workshop Begin year with whole group novel – allows for teaching of skills and procedures. (ELAGSE6RL7) Students then read books at their level in groups of 2-4 and apply the skills learned to their own book. One whole group novel and 2 Reader’s Workshops (one fiction and one nonfiction) per semester.

Organization Reading Skills Folder Word Within the Word Vocabulary Folder Homework Folder/Section of Binder Edmodo – check nightly!!!! Sign up for Remind!!!

Projects Reading Log (ELA one only for now) Book Project Blogging Strive for 25!

Help Sessions Before school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 8:00 – 8:30 Requested by me or the student

How can you help? Monitor agenda use Monitor Reading Logs Encourage reading at home Sign up for Edmodo and Remind Encourage the use of Quizlet.com Contact me if you have a concern or question