Mrs. Bach’s Curriculum Night Content September 13, 2013

Beyond the District Curriculum and what was stated in my letter….. Writing Reading Speaking/confidence Research/evidence

Writing MSP scores Two essays on MSP this May Formats Many more extensions and opportunities to write Write four times more than I can grade

Reading Reasons Reading is rewarding. Reading builds a mature vocabulary. Reading makes you a better writer. Reading is hard and “hard” is necessary. Reading makes you smarter. Reading prepares you for the world of work. Reading well is financially rewarding. Reading opens the door to college and beyond. Reading arms you against oppression.

Reading Wrote about reading: not all ‘readers’ 30 minutes a day minimum Class library I can’t preview everything your child reads Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease Vocabulary – Talking to adults – Reading

Speaking/confidence Multiple opportunities to speak and present in front of the class Speaking confidence is necessary for success in today’s world Confidence Lessons/Goal setting Take risks with speaking in class discussions – CCSS – Introverts

Social Studies Tri 1 –Medieval Europe – History Alive Tri 2 – China – History Alive Tri 3Washington State (high school req., POI) Washington Text

How is Humanities Plus different? Vocabulary Read “Blood Red Horse” and “The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” UpFront Magazine (New York Times) Higher expectations in general

Odds and Ends Connect website (RSS feed) Ways to communicate ( , phone, conference) Grades every Wednesday Hand sanitizer, wipes, kleenex Failure NOW philosophy Can purchase Lit book on Amazon ($47.69) Thanks!