Common Core for ELA & Math Common Core for ELA & Math

~ conceptual teaching of math content~ conceptual teaching of math content

~ more writing in math to explain ~ more writing in math to explain reasoningreasoning

~ connecting with more non-fiction at ~ connecting with more non-fiction at appropriate reading levelappropriate reading level

NC Essential Standards for Science & NC Essential Standards for Science &

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Whole ClassWhole Class Scott Foresman Reading SeriesScott Foresman Reading Series Library of Non-Fiction Leveled Readers-Library of Non-Fiction Leveled Readers-

skill basedskill based Novels-project based learningNovels-project based learning Specific focus lessons based on reading Specific focus lessons based on reading

strategies and skillsstrategies and skills Time for Kids (Daily5 and current events)Time for Kids (Daily5 and current events)

Literature

*Quoting from the text*Making inferences*Theme*Compare/Contrast *Point of View*Meaning of unknown words and phrases

Nonfiction*Quoting from the text*Making inferences*Compare/Contrast Text Structure*Main Idea*Meaning of unknown words and phrases*Using & analyzing multiple sources; point of view*Relationship between events or people in technical texts (Science & Social Studies)

ReadingReading

Small GroupSmall Group

Groups of 5-8 students with teacherGroups of 5-8 students with teacher Groups based on student data from Groups based on student data from

Baseline, AIMS and assessments given in Baseline, AIMS and assessments given in class class

Materials: Novels, Leveled Readers, Non-Materials: Novels, Leveled Readers, Non-Fiction books, Articles, etc.Fiction books, Articles, etc.

DailyDaily 55 5 components to Reading: Read to Self, 5 components to Reading: Read to Self,

Read to Someone, Work on Writing, Read to Someone, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading, and Word WorkListen to Reading, and Word Work

Students become independent learners Students become independent learners and are accountable for their workand are accountable for their work

Approximately 20-30 minutes per Approximately 20-30 minutes per sessionsession

Multiplication & Division Powers of TenDecimalsFractionsCoordinate GridsAlgebraic ExpressionsVolumeMetric and Customary Measurements & ConversionsGeometry- Classifying Two Dimensional ShapesOrder of Operations

Building Number Sense Number Talks

Ways we DIFFERENTIATE Math: -Enrichment, On level, or Reteach classwork, homework & projects -In class remediation or enrichment small groups during Math

Dolphin Time -Math Games/Centers for each objective Reading: -Leveled reading groups -Leveled readers in class with skill and vocabulary practice -Words Their Way is individualized spelling lists based on each

child’s needs (Spelling & Writing) -Small group instruction, enrichment & remediation during Reading

Dolphin Time

Writing in all content areasMulti-Paragraph EssaysOpinion NarrativeInformative/ExplanatoryPROBESScience and Social Studies are integrated into writing

Water Cycle Matter: Properties and Change Energy: Conservation & Transfer Weather Human Body Genetics Ecosystems Force and Motion

Experiments and hands on investigations Projects Vocabulary Application of concepts Assessments Competitive Edge

• Weekly Newsletter emailed• Monday Folder • E-mail• Agendas• Class websites

The most efficient means of communication are e-mail or written notes.For important messages during the day, please

telephone the office.

Grading Scale A 100 – 90 B 89 – 80 C 79 – 70 D 69 - 60

Please jot down any personal Please jot down any personal questions you might have on an questions you might have on an index card. Include your name on the index card. Include your name on the card. I will be happy to contact you card. I will be happy to contact you individually to discuss these individually to discuss these questions.questions.

Thank you for your time tonight! Thank you for your time tonight!