1. Welcome to Back to School Night
Literacy
Room 305
Ms. Wojtaszek

2. Main Focus areas
Reading
Writing
Vocabulary
Grammar

3. Reading Variety of rigorous texts Fiction and nonfiction
Text resources vary depending on the targeted skill. Some common sources are:
Textbook
Novels (book room and self-selected)
Scholastic Scope magazines
Newsela

4. Writing One writing task per marking period Writing tasks:
Research Simulation
Literary Analysis
Narrative
Creative Writing
Informal Writing
Free-write journals
Poetry
Letters

5. Vocabulary Wordly Wise 3000 One word a day
Extends over a 3 week period
One week of review
Students are assessed at the end of review week
Text-based

6. Grammar NoRedInk will be used as a supplemental resource.
Establishes a baseline for your understanding of grammar, usage, mechanics and style.
Allows for more individualized learning.
Aims to provide high interest content based on interests.
Will be used in class and may be assigned as homework.

7. Independent Reading Part of our daily routine Self-selected
Book Talk selection
Classroom novel (Book Clubs & whole class)
Classroom Library
Students may check out one book at a time
Students must return the novel to check out another.
If a book is not returned, the student must acquire reading material on his/her own.

8. Independent Reading Project
Four Book Talks assigned over the course of the year.
Alternates between fiction and nonfiction
Self-selected novels with a few limitations
Predominantly done at home
Encouraged to read in class
All materials are posted on Classroom each marking period.
Projects are presented over the course of several weeks.
Students select a presentation date on a shared calendar
If a student doesn’t sign up he/she will be assigned a date.

9. Grading
All assessments and assignments will be given different point values. The overall percentage breakdown is as follows:
Assessments= 50%
Participation= 30%
Homework= 20%
Please check portal weekly.

10. The key to success is being prepared!
Students are expected to arrive with daily supplies and assignments.
As per school policy, students will not be able to return to their lockers to retrieve forgotten items (homework, supplies, books, etc.).
If a student is unprepared, it is his/her responsibility to get caught up on their own time.
Assignments that are not handed in or submitted on the due date, designated time, or at the start of class are considered late.

11. Absences & Late Work Absences:
It is the student’s responsibility to retrieve work missed due to an absence.
Students should aim to have assignments completed within two days of return.
Accommodations will be made for lengthy absences.
If a student is absent the day an ongoing assignment is due or the day of a test or quiz, he/she is expected to be prepared to hand in the assignment and/or take the test or quiz.
Late Work:
Students have two days to complete a missed assignment.
Half credit
Not accepted on occasion; students are given notice

12. After School Help
A predetermined day will be posted in advance each week.
Additional time arranged if necessary
Late bus-3:40pm
Parent pick up-3:20pm.

13. Best method of contact is via email.
Contact Information
Best method of contact is via .
If you would like to speak via phone, you may me and I will contact you as soon as possible.

14. Thank you for coming and I look forward to a successful year!!!