1. Welcome to Back to School Night!!

2. Who Am I? Grew up in Bucks County Graduated from CBW
University of Delaware
Elementary & Spec. Ed & Spanish
Master’s of Literacy

3. My Expectations: Create lifelong learners
Build student’s confidence/motivation
Develop students into “readers”
Prepare students for middle school

4. My Procedures: Homework Procedures Classroom Procedures Reading Log
25 Book Goal
Spelling Homework
Writing Homework
Math Homework
Classroom Procedures

5. 4th Grade Read Alouds: Storytown - Advanced
Develops a reading community
Develops Comprehension Skills
Develops social skills/discussion habits

6. 4th Grade Reading/Writing
Storytown Program
On Grade Level Materials
Robust Vocabulary
Instructional Materials
Decoding/Fluency
Focus Skills/Strategies
2 skills/strategies in each theme
Writing & Grammar
Centers

7. 4th Grade Reading/Writing
Storytown Continued:
Schedule/Routine
Let’s Take a Walk Through the Book!!!

8. 4th Grade Reading/Writing
Assessments:
For Each Lesson:
Oral Reads – Rate/Fluency/Accuracy
Comprehension
Use of the Focus Skill
Vocabulary
Grammar
Theme Tests (End of 5 Lessons)

9. 4th Grade Writing: Writing Process & On Demand Writing
Storytown Materials:
2 traits per theme
1 form of writing for each lesson
Review Week – Students will Publish one of their writing pieces
Writing piece due each week
Except for the end of the month
Monthly Newsletter

10. 4th Grade Spelling Wilson Reading Program Schedule/Routine:
High Frequency Words
Storytown spelling words may be incorporated if/when it is appropriate
Schedule/Routine:
Day 1 – New Words are introduced & pre – tested; 1st night of homework
Day 2 – 5 Work with words & pattern in class, students continue to complete their spelling grid at home (1 assignment nightly)
Day 6 – Spelling list is tested

11. 4th Grade Math: Everyday Math Program Supplements Homework
Schedule/Routine
Goals
Student/Parent Support
Assessments
Supplements
Homework

12. Any Questions?