Language Arts Resource Room Grades 4

Word Study Project Read –Multi-sensory, phonics based reading and spelling program –Syllabication –Students are grouped together based on need –Direct instruction of skill or rule, followed by student practice in the classroom –Quizzes every couple of weeks to check for skill transfer

Reading Workshop Program aimed at improving comprehension and fluency using each child’s independent reading level –“Just Right” books – TC Letter Level (M,N,O) –READING & THINKING

Reading Workshop Read alouds Guided reading – “Book Clubs” Independent reading Assignments: Reading responses, post-its, conferences, logs

Reading Workshop Homework – 20% Quizzes – 25% Class work/Projects – 55%

Writer’s Workshop Program aimed at motivating writers based on individual experiences Provides students with “toolbox” of ideas to write about Goes through entire writing process –immersion, generating, drafting, revising, editing, publishing

Frame Your Thoughts An applied writing program -Sentence Structure -Paragraphs -Driven by concept teaching and progresses from the simplest to the most complex sentence design.

Assignments Personal Narrative Realistic Fiction Personal Essay Writing On Demand Informational Essay Research Project

Grading Breakdown Class work - 40% Final drafts – 50% Homework – 10%

Positive Behavior Supports Behavior/Reward Bucks –Cash-in for prizes each week Homeworkopoly –Completing Homework Student Concern Box PERSEVERANCE

Consequences Warning Stop & Think Sheet Call/Meeting with parents Meeting with principals