1. Mrs. Cojocar’s Language Arts Class
10-11 School Year

2. About Mrs. Cojocar Graduated from Montclair State University in 1999
Teaching Experience:
2 years in a private school in Bloomfield (Child Development Center)
This is my 10th year here at Manville
Two boys ages 10 and 3

3. Mrs. Cojocar’s Professional Goal
To create a safe, enriching, and engaging environment for children and to provide instructions designed to develop critical thinking and creative thinking so that they can become independent thinkers and enthusiastic lifelong learners prepared for the increasing demands of the 21st century.

4. Reading Read a variety of genres
Read independently at home 5 times a week
Make connections and predictions as we read to improve reading comprehension
Reader’s Theater
Guided Reading
Reader’s Notebook

5. Writer’s Workshop Personal Narrative Persuasive Essays
Use the writing process
Expository Essays
Speculative essays
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Poetry
Writer’s Notebook
We will break down assignments into smaller more manageable parts
Spelling each full week of school (Word Wall)

6. Homework Policy 30+ minutes of reading 5 times a week
Record three things each night they read to help them remember what they read
Student responsibility
Parent communication and assistance

7. How can you help???
Help them organize their notebooks and backpacks when possible
Make sure they are reading a novel every night of the week
Contact me with any questions/concerns

8. Remember……
Together we can make a positive difference in your child’s academic success and behavior!
I am honored to have to the opportunity to be your child’s teacher.

9. Thank You
Thank you for taking the time and effort to come to out “Back to School Night.” Our continued contact can help ensure your child has a successful school year.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s education, please contact me through or a phone call to the school. I get my s right away and it is the best way to get in touch with me.
An early discussion can often prevent a small concern from becoming a big problem.

10. Contact Information
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