1. Third Grade Back to School Night Literacy Presentation

2. Spalding (spelling, reading, and writing) -research based literacy program focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension -provides an interactive, multisensory approach to language instruction Step Up to Writing (Intermediate) -writing tools and mini lessons used to supplement Spalding writing curriculum -multisensory, consistent approach to writing instruction Shurley Grammar -grammar concepts and sentence diagramming lessons to supplement Spalding grammar/writing curriculum -multisensory instruction with jingles and sentence diagramming question and answer flow to support long term retention Daily Language Instruction (DLI) -weekly grammar concepts -editing for errors What curriculum do we use?

3. A.M. Language Arts 9:11-11:29 (20 min snack/recess break in the middle) P.M. Language Arts 1:08-3:02 Read Aloud (10-15 min) -demonstrate fluent and expressive reading; model new reading concepts/strategies Spelling (15-20 min) -phonogram practice (oral and written), spelling dictation, rule application, vocabulary Grammar/Writing (40-45 min) - language usage rules and application Reading (40-45 min) - reading strategies (CAFÉ), fluency, comprehension What does our Literacy block look like?

4. *Check IC for assignment and assessment information.* Spelling/Vocabulary -15% of overall grade Grammar -15% of overall grade Writing -35% of overall grade Reading -35% of overall grade *Any work that isn’t finished during allotted class time, may be sent home to complete that evening as homework.* Language Arts Gradebook

5. Things to know: Spelling Homework- Rather than assigning spelling soup or choose three each week, students will be required to “self study” for weekly spelling/vocabulary tests. There is a list of ideas for effective studying on my website under “my downloads.” Feel free to use these weekly to help your child study, but it will not be collected as a grade. Most weeks, however, I will be assigning at least 1 authentic spelling/vocab activity to be completed at home for a grade. These will always be posted in IC. Spelling Tests- Most weeks your child will have a spelling test at the end of the week. The words for the week will be posted on my website the Friday before. These words will mostly come from our Spalding spelling curriculum; however, some weeks may include words from Science/History vocabulary. There may also be a phonogram quiz to accompany the spelling test. All phonograms will come directly from the spelling words. Spelling Homework & Tests

6. To replace the reading log that has previously been required, this year students will be completing a monthly book report. Students will… 1. Choose a good fit book based on their Lexile level. 2. Read the book and choose a book report activity to complete. A list of book report options will be emailed home. Feel free to choose one of these options or find your own creative way to present the information. 3. Monthly book reports are always assigned on the first day of the month and due the first day of the following month. For example, the first book report assignment will be assigned on September 1 st and due on October 1 st. 4. These book reports will be counted as a reading grade each month. The rubric will be on our teacher websites under “my downloads” for your reference throughout the school year. Monthly Book Reports Book Report Checklist Name (1) ______ Title (1) _____ Author (1) _______ Good Fit Book/Lexile Level (1) ______ Genre (1) ______ Neatness/Presentation (5) _____ Effort (5) ______ Plot (10) ______ Creativity (5) ______ Conventions (5) _____ Spelling (5) _____ Language Usage (5) ______ Total: _____/ 45

7. This year, there will be two ways to find your child’s Lexile level! 1.MAP scores- This information will be sent home 3 times during the school year and will contain your child’s Lexile level from that test’s score. 2.Istation reports- This information will be accessible to you monthly on the Istation parent portal (parent handout report) so you can track your child’s progress throughout the year. How do I find my child’s Lexile level? What should I do with this information? 1.Visit www.lexile.com to enter your child’s Lexile level and find a huge list of good fit books OR enter the title or author of a book to find its Lexile range.

8. Why read 20 minutes per day?

9. Thank you for coming to Back to School night and for all the hard work you put in at home to help your child succeed at school! If you have any questions for the third grade team, please fill out a question card before leaving. Include your name, email, child’s name, and question. Questions About Third Grade?