1. Students are expected to  come to class on time with materials, homework, and current work.  follow classroom routines and rules.  complete class work and homework on time.  see the teacher for any work missing work especially after an absence.  respect classmates and teacher.  work to the best of their abilities.

2.  Socratic Seminar-style class; the Shared Inquiry Model focuses on critical thinking, speaking and listening  Designed for students that are meeting grade level expectations for reading  Encourages peer collaboration  Exposes students to sophisticated text

3. Reading Workshop  Short stories, novels, poetry, non-fiction texts  Independent Reading  Reading strategy work Shared Inquiry Discussion  allows students to achieve a deeper understanding of a text by discussing questions, responses, and insights with fellow readers. Writing  Responses to literature  Use of appropriate grammar and conventions Vocabulary

4.  Independent Reading  Book Hooks  Reading Logs  Vocabulary Work  Shared Inquiry Logs  Reading Response Work

5. Reading Responses Shared Inquiry Work Tests/Quizzes Class Work Homework

6.  Check the quality of your child’s work.  Check to see that your child has the supplies and materials s/he needs.  Check the planner.  Make sure your child has a library card and take him/her to the library.  Make sure the binder is organized.  Sign graded work, quizzes, and tests.