Parent Information Night Welcome Parent Information Night 2014-2015
About Mrs. Trudell Originally from Sharon, PA. Graduated John Carroll University 2000 Masters from Ashland in Curriculum and Instruction (Literacy) 2007 1999: Student taught at Bryden with Mrs. Dottore 2000: 1 year at Bryden in 3rd 14th year at Hilltop ( 9 in 4th, 5 as Reading Specialist) Literacy Specialist Endorsement (JCU) and National Writing Project Consultant from KSU Ohio Council Teachers of English/Language Arts Executive Board, ODE Network leaders board, PARCC assessment review committee Married in 2005 2 children (Emma 6 and Jackson almost 4)
Comprehensive Literacy Framework Students have a 80 minute Literacy block. Daily framework is flexible allowing for variations in content, groupings, direct instruction, small group and independent activities. Students participate in read-alouds with mini-lessons followed by 5 daily choices of read to self, read to someone, listen to reading, work on writing, or work on words while teachers conduct reading conferences or small group guided reading groups. Goal: develop independent readers who question text, think critically, and make informed decisions as they seek meaning from the texts read Allows for close observation of process and progress toward Common Core State Standards Meets the needs of ALL learners as we meet students at instructional levels and move them forward in their ability Features of books include: Wide variety of fic, nf, longer chapters, less pictures, unfam topics, more detailed settings, multisyllabic words, sophisticated vocab, mature themes, complex text structure, in depth plots and subplots in which kids have to hold information
Comprehensive Literacy Framework 1st month of school: Set culture, assess students and learn about students as readers and writers. HOMEWORK: DAILY READING CARD-- 20 minutes each night FLUENCY/COMPREHENSION- repeated or paired reading due FRIDAY (also Progress Book assignments) Spelling- 1st month– tests every other week and after assessments (Winter Break) students will be in spelling groups focusing on patterns of words. Blogs, projects, responses, graphic organizers, WEEKLY AUTHOR’S CHAIR, Grammar practice, and vocabulary practice
25 Books Standard http://www.beachwoodschools.org/25BookStandard.aspx
Comprehensive Literacy Framework WRITING WORKSHOP: Units of Study by Lucy Calkins- focus on Narrative, Argumentative and Informational text Goal: Students will develop writing strategies and skills, learn about writer’s craft, and use writing as a tool for learning and communication. They will write for sustained periods, explore different genres and formats and write for a variety of purposes and audiences. STUDENTS will be assessed in Reading THROUGH THEIR ABILITY to WRITE! Instruction will include mini-lesson, shared writing, guided and independent practice utilizing the 6+1 traits of writing (IDEAS, ORGANIZATION, VOICE, WORD CHOICE, SENTENCE FLUENCY, CONVENTIONS) and individual conferences. New this year K-5. A lot of PD, weekly meetings, trainings. I’m going to Maryland in 2 weeks to hear Lucy
Comprehensive Literacy Framework LANGUAGE and WORD STUDY: Goal: Students will explore the intricacies of language across multiple genres including literature, informational texts, and poetry. They will investigate the meaning and structure of words and the conventions and forms of written language. WEEKLY Word study according to patterns as identified on the Developmental Spelling Assessment. Be patient as we assess, different than trad spelling we were used to
Language Arts cont. Spelling - Counts on tests and final copy of any writing assignment - Integrated into writing rather than a separate subject - Application into everyday writing - Based on DSA (Developmental Spelling) Handwriting is reviewed but not explicitly taught in fourth grade Grammar integrated through reading and writing workshop – (grammarworkshop.com) Vocabulary Workshop purchased this year and will be accessed online (http://www.sadlierconnect.com/@hilltopelementary) Expected to write first and last name in cursive. A LOT more typing as CCSS expects 4th graders to type a full page pf text in a 45 minute setting.
Comprehensive Literacy Framework ASSESSMENTS: AIMSWEB (fluency and MAZE comprehension tests Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) Developmental Spelling Assessment (DSA) STAR reading assessment from ACCELERATED Reader (done in library as an added measure) Short Cycle assessments (1X quarter) Pre and Post Writing Assessments for each strand in Common Core Writing Standards (Narrative, Persuasive, Informational) Interest Surveys Formative Assessments (Entrance and Exit slips) http://epat-parcc.testnav.com/client/index.html - tests (PARCC- Performance Based Asssessment PBA (PARCC Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers)
GRADES A+ 98-100 C+ 77-79 A 94-97 C 73-76 A- 90-93 C- 70-72 B+ 87-89 F Below 60
HOMEWORK Homework is like the Three Bears Some say there is too little Some say there is too much Some say it is just right “If homework serves a good purpose and parents reinforce completion of tasks, students benefit by higher grades, better habits, and more positive attitudes towards school and learning.”- U.S. Dept. of ED
State Mandated Testing PARCC Next Generation Assessments Jan. PBA ELA mid year March 16-20 ELA testing- EOY April 13-May 15 Specific dates from these windows will be shared as As soon as District Determines.
Other Information Book Club -- Each month fiction/non-fiction emphasis --checks made out to SCHOLASTIC http://www.beachwoodschools.org/AleshaTrudell.aspx BUCKEYE CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD http://www.bcbookaward.info/
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