1. Welcome to 6th Grade English Language Arts!
Mrs. Ryan
Mrs. Malone, Teacher Assistant
Mrs. Vitola, Reading Teacher
Please take handouts on the back table.
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2. Mrs. Ryan Corinne Ryan-ELA Classroom Teacher Email:
Voic Ext. 4424
Website-

3. Mrs. Vitola Kerry Vitola -Lead Reading Teacher Email: Phone: 858-3516

4. READING Genres of Literature include: * Realistic Fiction
* Class Novels
* Realistic Fiction
* Non-Fiction
* Action/Scope/Storyworks Magazine

5. READING COMPREHENSION
Explicit instruction will be implemented through:
Guided Reading
Independent Reading (Zone Reading)
Small group instruction
Conferring
Our goal is to help your child acquire and utilize
active reading strategies to further develop their comprehension.

6. Reading Zone Read, read, read!!!
Structured time both in/out of school for independent reading.
Free choice
Reading-to-writing connection
Conferencing
Opportunities to utilize taught strategies

7. Homework/Grading Policy
Independent Reading
-Demonstrate evidence of utilizing Active Reading Strategies
-Post-its and written responses in Reader’s Notebook.
Grading Policy
-Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Written Assignments- 70%
- Homework, Classwork & Participation - 30 %

8. WRITING Writing Process *Utilizing graphic organizers Paragraphs
* Editing skills
Paragraphs
Poetry & Creative Writing
Expository Writing
Chromebooks

9. SPEAKING Class participation Group discussions Book Talks (sharing)
Presenting Projects
Cooperative Learning

10. Mrs. Ryan Thursday Afternoons (2:45-3:30 pm) E2-14
Extra Help
Mrs. Ryan Thursday Afternoons (2:45-3:30 pm) E2-14

11. Thank you!