Third Grade Back to School Night 2015

12th year at MTES 12th year at MTES Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers University Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers University Master of Education in Elementary Ed. from Lehigh University Master of Education in Elementary Ed. from Lehigh University Master of Education in Teacher Leadership from The College of NJ Master of Education in Teacher Leadership from The College of NJ

To meet students’ needs through differentiated instruction and diverse assessments To meet students’ needs through differentiated instruction and diverse assessments To provide students with enriching and meaningful learning experiences so they develop a love of learning To provide students with enriching and meaningful learning experiences so they develop a love of learning

The Workshop Approach involves… Pre-testing to determine what students already know Pre-testing to determine what students already know Non-traditional assessments & learning continuums Non-traditional assessments & learning continuums Teaching students to be independent learners* Teaching students to be independent learners* Differentiated instruction Differentiated instruction Modifications to meet individual needs (includes small group instruction) Modifications to meet individual needs (includes small group instruction) Authentic learning Authentic learning Academic choice Academic choice Enrichment activities Enrichment activities

Consists of… Reading Workshop Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Word Study Word Study Mathematics Mathematics Social Studies Social Studies Science Science Mastery Enrichment/STEM Mastery Enrichment/STEM

A Balanced-Literacy Approach A Balanced-Literacy Approach Online Reading Logs/Book Bags* Online Reading Logs/Book Bags* Critical Thinking/Reflection* Critical Thinking/Reflection* Comprehension Strategies* Comprehension Strategies* Guided Reading/Book Clubs Guided Reading/Book Clubs Different Units of Study Different Units of Study Vocabulary Vocabulary Character Analyses Character Analyses Reading Responses/Notebooks Reading Responses/Notebooks Close Reading* Close Reading*

Teaches the writing process Teaches the writing process Students experience different types of writing (Personal Narratives, Literary Essays, Informational Writing; Realistic Fiction, Persuasive Speeches) Students experience different types of writing (Personal Narratives, Literary Essays, Informational Writing; Realistic Fiction, Persuasive Speeches) Teaches grammar Teaches grammar in the context in the context of writing (editing) of writing (editing)

Teaches strategies for spelling words Teaches strategies for spelling words Has a phonics component Has a phonics component In-class activities working In-class activities working with the words (games, word with the words (games, word puzzles, word sorts, vocabulary puzzles, word sorts, vocabulary connections) connections) Includes sentence writing Includes sentence writing Weekly Lists/Tests on Fridays Weekly Lists/Tests on Fridays

Addition & Subtraction within 1000 Addition & Subtraction within 1000 Represent & Interpret Data Represent & Interpret Data Understand Multiplication Understand Multiplication Multiplication Facts & Strategies Multiplication Facts & Strategies Use Multiplication Facts Use Multiplication Facts Understand Division Understand Division Division Facts & Strategies Division Facts & Strategies Understand Fractions/Compare Fractions Understand Fractions/Compare Fractions Time, Measurement, Weight Time, Measurement, Weight Geometry Geometry

The Democratic Classroom The Democratic Classroom Communities Communities Geography (7 continents) & Culture Geography (7 continents) & Culture Native Americans Native Americans Immigration Immigration US Traditions/World Traditions US Traditions/World Traditions Natural Resources Natural Resources Economics Economics Related Reading & Writing Tasks* Related Reading & Writing Tasks*

Science Process Skills Science Process Skills Science Notebooks Science Notebooks Inquiry Inquiry Balance & Motion Balance & Motion Nutrition & Digestive System Nutrition & Digestive System Water & Climate Water & Climate Ecosystems Ecosystems Related Reading & Writing Tasks Related Reading & Writing Tasks

1.Morning Meeting* 2. Math 3. Word Study 4. Reading Workshop 5. Snack/Read Aloud 6. Writing Workshop 7. Lunch/Recess 8. Social Studies or Science 9. Special Class

Utilize reusable party products/tally chart Utilize reusable party products/tally chart Encourage green behaviors in the classroom (Scrap paper; recycling, trash to treasure art projects, etc.) Encourage green behaviors in the classroom (Scrap paper; recycling, trash to treasure art projects, etc.) Waste-Free Lunches Waste-Free Lunches Annual Green Day in April Annual Green Day in April Environmental/Sustainability Education integrated into the curriculum Environmental/Sustainability Education integrated into the curriculum

Agenda Books Agenda Books Reading (Read for 20 minutes & fill out online reading log) Reading (Read for 20 minutes & fill out online reading log) Writing (Quick Write) Writing (Quick Write) Math (Worksheets to reinforce skill taught that day; Multiplication & Division Fact Fluency Practice) Math (Worksheets to reinforce skill taught that day; Multiplication & Division Fact Fluency Practice) Word Study (Daily WS task; Tests on Fridays) Word Study (Daily WS task; Tests on Fridays) No Homework on Fridays! No Homework on Fridays!

Logical Consequences/Self-Evaluations Logical Consequences/Self-Evaluations Report Cards (Standards-Based) Report Cards (Standards-Based) Conferences (November & March) Conferences (November & March) Room Mothers Room Mothers (Mrs. Moore & Mrs. Saito) (Mrs. Moore & Mrs. Saito) Birthdays Birthdays Healthy Snacks Healthy Snacks Please be mindful of nut allergies Please be mindful of nut allergies Class website: Class website:

Schiff Nature Preserve (Friday, September 25, 2015) Schiff Nature Preserve (Friday, September 25, 2015) Bronx Zoo (Thursday, June 2, 2016) Bronx Zoo (Thursday, June 2, 2016)

Write your hopes and dreams for your child on the paper hands Write your hopes and dreams for your child on the paper hands Sign up for a conference in November Sign up for a conference in November

Thank you! Thank you for visiting the African Savanna class!