2. Back-to-School Night September 10 th, 2014 www.mshoplamazian.wikispaces.com Ms. Christine Hoplamazian choplama@udsd.org 215-643-3421 ext. 6214 www.mshoplamazian.wikispaces.com choplama@udsd.org

3. 3A’s Daily Schedule 8:45 – 9:05Morning Meeting 9:10 – 9:40Team Time 9:40 – 10:35Snack/Language Arts 10:40 – 11:20Special 11:25 – 11:55Reading Club 12:00–12:25-12:50Recess/Lunch 12:55 – 1:10DEAR/Read Aloud 1:10 – 1:50Language Arts 1:50 – 2:50Math 2:50 – 3:35Science/Social Studies 3:40Dismissal

4. Classroom Guidelines for 3A This list is the result of collaboration between the teacher and the students. All students agreed to work as a TEAM to follow our guidelines for a successful year! Treat others with respect and kindness. Think before acting. Listen to and look at the speaker. Keep hands and feet to yourself. Follow the verbal and written directions. Help to keep our school/classroom clean. Put forth your best effort. Learn something new every day!

5. Reading –Harcourt Trophies –Guided Reading –Novel Units –Independent Reading –Reading Logs –RTII: “Reading Club” –Book Report Writing –Writing Process –Pen Pals –Publishing –Spelling –Handwriting –Poetry

6. Spelling Instruction Goal: Mastery of spelling words and grammar skills in contextGoal: Mastery of spelling words and grammar skills in context Moving away from traditional rote memorizationMoving away from traditional rote memorization Mondays: Pre-test and Mini-lesson of the week’s spelling patternMondays: Pre-test and Mini-lesson of the week’s spelling pattern Daily: Spelling Homework/Review WordsDaily: Spelling Homework/Review Words Fridays: Dictation Sentences and Grammar Check-upFridays: Dictation Sentences and Grammar Check-up Challenge WordsChallenge Words

7. Eureka Math, Common Core-based Topics: Properties of Multiplication and Division Place Value and Problem-solving with Measurement Multiplication and Area Fractions on a Number Line Collecting and Displaying Data Geometry and Measurement Word Problems Lesson Components Fluency Practice (Sprints, Group Counting) Application Problem Concept Development Student Debrief/Exit Ticket  Maple Glen Parent Math Night is 9/17 at 6:30pm!!!

8. Program: Scott Foresman Continuing Focus: Scientific Method Units of Study –Patterns in the Sky/Solar System –Rocks and Minerals –Weather (new unit!) Robbins Park and Planetarium Trips Science Fair ~ FIELD TRIP ~

9. Map Skills Native Americans Team Teaching Approach Countries Research Research Project Power Point Current Events Scholastic News Article Summary

10. Sample of daily homework: –Reading Log –Spelling Tic Tac Toe –Math Workbook Page –Review for upcoming tests/quizzes Take-Home Projects www.mshoplamazian.wikispaces.com