Kimberly Clymer

"Workshop" approach to teaching Reading  Allows students to learn reading objectives through material the student is interested in  This means that students choose their own books for their reading activities

 Read Aloud  Mini Lesson  Independent Reading & Journaling  Independent & Small Group Conferencing

 Choice ◦ Students have ownership of their learning through self selection of books they read and topics for writing.  Independent Reading ◦ Students have the opportunity to read independently and apply concepts of the mini lesson in a Reader's Notebook.

 Response ◦ Students respond to books they are reading in their Reader's Notebooks, through class discussions, & Individual Teacher Conferencing.  Vocabulary and Fluency Development ◦ As students become actively engaged in the reading process they develop stronger vocabulary and reading fluency skills.

 Be Kind  Be Respectful  Work Hard  Make good choices I will be passing out “Yellow” cards as a warning for misbehaving and “Red” cards to students who continue to make the wrong choices. Parents will need to sign conduct form and students will serve a “lunch or before/after school detention” for a red card.

 Emphasis on Reading  3 0 minutes of reading every night  Students should apply learning objective of that day’s mini lesson to their nightly reading.  “Status of the Class” taken weekly for a grade (other)  Critical Vocabulary Review  Study preparation for tests/quizzes

 45% - Major: Tests & Projects  40% - Minor: Quizzes and Daily work  15% - Other: Class Participation & Ticket Out. (The highest grade a student can receive on a Major retest is a ‘70’) More information can be found in SLJH student handbook!

 We go to Library every other Tuesday  Student ID’s needed to check out books.  Students should bring Reader’s Notebook to Library and also to their Advisory Period.

 clymer.me  My class webpage allows students and parents to access classroom information, handouts, easy access to “homework docs” and many other resources.  Edmodo Access Codes

 My conference time 8:15a.m.  I am available to meet with you by appointment before or after school  My classroom #   Please call or to communicate your concerns or ask questions.

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