1. System 44/ELA 7/8th grade

2.  System 44 is a reading intervention program designed to help students increase their reading and writing skills through intensive independent and group exercises. Each day, we will rotate through three different groups: Independent Reading, Small Group Instruction, and Computer Time. We will use technology, literature and expository texts as a base, incorporating critical reading and writing skills. When a student reaches a lexile score of 600 or greater, they will be considered for reassignment into a Read 180 class. We will also be using Google Classroom and Canvas as additional classroom management systems. Curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Course Description

3.   The System 44 Model for Blended Learning combines adaptive technology and teacher-led instruction to help students become proficient readers, writers, speakers, and critical thinkers. System 44 Classroom

4.   The System 44 Instructional Technology is intelligent and adaptive, collecting data based on individual responses and adjusting instruction to meet each student’s needs. A Systematic, Personalized Learning Progression for Every Student

5.   The System 44 Library includes 56 high-interest, age- appropriate titles available in three formats: as Paperbacks, Audiobooks, and eBooks. Each leveled title targets decoding skills and strategies to promote comprehension, while building vocabulary and content-area knowledge. Student Library

6.   Blended Learning provides a simple and clear organization for instruction and classroom engagement, and gets ALL students reading, writing, talking, and thinking critically every day. Small Group Instruction

7.  Reading practice at home is essential for student success. Therefore, students will be assigned 30 minutes of independent reading + log entry daily. Reading logs will be checked daily and turned in weekly. After an absence, logs may be turned in within one week. If a student was not absent but fails to turn in an assignment, he or she may turn it in late within one week at a penalty of 5% per day. Students are also expected to bring their Chromebooks daily, fully charged and ready for use. Homework assignments may vary. Homework

8.  CHAMPSTeacher Directed Instruction Reading groupComputerSmall GroupTransition Conversation0- Silent 1/2- Whisper/Quiet conversation 1- Whisper HelpRaise hand, wait to be called on Raise hand, someone will come to you Raise hand, wait to be called on Raise hand when seated ActivitiesListen, look, follow directions Work silently on independent work Work on only teacher assigned website Work alone, with partner, or group on teacher assigned work Teacher announce dismissal MovementNoAs needed for assigned work NoAs needed for assigned work Yes, when called to move Participation that is meaningful Ask and answer questions, actively listen Read appropriate text, be on task On task working through modules On task, listening to instructions, working on assigned work Follow directions 1 st time without playing around SuccessEveryone Learns! Individual Growth! Learning in individual Learning from each other Everyone is safe! Class Expectations

9.  0 – Silent 1 – Whisper 2 – Quiet conversation 3 – Presentation voice 4 – Outside Voice *not to be used inside Noise Level

10.  Grading System: Percentages split between two classes  A (90% and higher)  B (80-89%)  C (70-79%)  D (60-69%)  Classwork = 50% of grade (ELA)  Assessments = 50 % of grade (ELA)  Homework/Participation = 50% of grade (Reading Int.)  Homework/Participation = 50% of grade (Reading Int.

11.   District Writing Proficiency  District Benchmarks  Daily & Weekly Standards Assessments  Common Assessments (per grade level) Common Assessments

12.  Rewards & Consequences Consequences  1 – Verbal warning  2 – Detention  3 – Phone call home  4 – Office referral (ODR) Rewards  Compliments  Positive behavior report sent home  Parent phone calls  Prize/treat  Spartan prize/pride ticket

13.  Contact info: Kimberly Rafter Kimberly.Rafter@sausd.us 714-567-3300 ext. 52105 Thank you for coming!