Welcome to Grissom’s Open House 2017 My Background The ELA Classroom Expectations - PBIS Word Generation Balanced Literacy Organization Materials Grading Parent Portal Booster Club Mrs. Micki Kaminski 7th Grade ELA

Balanced Literacy Read Aloud Shared Reading Guided Reading Independent Reading (IDR) Word Study Reading Workshop Writing Workshop

Literacy Block Organization Balanced Literacy Literacy Block Organization Reader’s Workshop Reading Focus Lesson (whole class lesson)   Guided Practice (small group lessons) Independent Practice (Ind. Reading and 1:1 Conferring) Share -------------------------- Time: 45-60 min. per day Word Study Word Strategies/Spelling (small group/ 1:1 support)    Time: 15 – 20 min. per day Writer’s Workshop Writing Focus Lesson (Ind. Writing and Time: 45 – 60 min. per day

Classroom Organization Daily (Weekly) Five Model Listen to Reading Read to Self Read with Someone Working with Words Working on Writing Reading/Writing Strategies and Skills Guided Reading Groups Strategy Based Writing Groups

Materials Making Meaning Literacy Anchor Texts Word Generation Vocabulary Step Up to Writing MAISA Writing Units Writing With Power Literacy Library Various Novels (Literature Circles)

ELA Grading Reading ELA Practice / Homework 45% Assessments Reading Strategies/Skills Vocabulary Development ELA Speaking and Listening Writing and Grammar Practice / Homework 10% Practice Work Weekly Readings and Strategies ELA Practice

ELA Assessments DRA - Reading District Writing Reading Fluency and Comprehension Gives Grade Level Equivalent Fall and Spring (as needed) District Writing Fall and Spring Argumentative Writing Basic Score with Rubric NWEA – Reading and Language Measures Academic Growth Give a Lexile (Reading Level) Challenges Students Goal Orientated

NWEA GOAL SETTING

Schoolwide Initiatives P B I S Word Generation The purpose of school-wide PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm.

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Welcome to Grissom’s Open House 2017 My Background Expectations Organization Materials Grading Mrs. Micki Kaminski 8th Grade Social Studies

Social Studies Pacing Guide September-October: New Empires in America October-November: Launching the Nation/Jefferson Era November- December: New National Identity, The Age of Jackson, Expanding West, North and South December-January: New Movements in America January-February: A Divided Nation February-March: The Civil War March-April: Reconstruction April-May: Americans Move West and Industrial Age May-June: Intro. Unit Economics

Classroom Organization Daily Warm Up Review Question/Statement Inquiry Based Reading Use of Reader’s Aides Practice Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies Active Engagement Class Discussion/Debate Daily Assessment Exit Tickets Quizzes / Tests and Projects

Materials Current Events WISE Various Units United States History Cyber Ethics (4 Lessons) Various Units United States History Beginnings to 1914 Online Textbook my.hrw.com    LOGIN:  ggrissom23  PASSWORD:  grissom       

Social Studies Grading Assessments 80% Tests, Quizzes, Projects Exit Tickets Focus Questions Inquiry Based Activities Practice / Homework 20% Chapter Questions Test Study Guides Classwork

Schoolwide Initiatives P B I S Word Generation The purpose of school-wide PBIS is to establish a climate in which appropriate behavior is the norm.

Website www.wcskids.net

Grissom Website

Website http://www.mythreesonsbaseball.weebly.com

Contact Micki Kaminski mkaminsk@wcskids.net 586-825-2560 ext. 26218 Best time to call 12:30-1:30