1. Caroline L. Reutter School NJ ASK Family Night March 27, 2014

2. NJ ASK 101 May 5/6 – ELA May 7/8 – Math Make-Ups – Week of May 12 Arriving to school on time Limited Interruptions Altered Schedules

3. NJ ASK 101 NJ ASK Preparation Review of test-taking strategies and/or content nightly a month before the test Good Nights Sleep and Breakfast Words of Encouragement

4. NJ ASK 101 Designed according to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Three Types of Questions: Multiple Choice Open-Ended (extended-constructed response) Short Constructed Response

5. NJ ASK 101 Writing Prompts Informative/ explanatory or narrative writing prompt Persuasive or Argument (6 th ) Prompt Special Needs Accommodations 60-90 minutes daily for fifth grade Two hours – one hour for sixth grade

6. NJ ASK 101 In-Class Preparation Differentiated Instruction; small groups, mini- lessons on specific content, guided reading DRA2 (Reading Levels) Modified Enrichment schedule Basic Skills Support School-Wide Preparation NJ ASK After School Program Teacher-guided assistance through instructional coaches, peer observations, and discussion at PLC meetings Unit Assessments and Data Analysis

7. NJ ASK 101 Thank you for Coming Thank you to the Main Road PTA and Reutter School PTO ELA and Math Presentation Contact for Additional Assistance or Questions / 694-0223