Transcript Mrs. Crandall’s Class Welcomes YOU!

Welcome
Parent Information Night
2013-2014
About Mrs. Gorski
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Originally from Schenectady, NY.
Graduated Utica College in 2005
Masters from Syracuse University in 2006
Played intercollegiate basketball & water polo
Taught 4th & 5th grade in New York
Taught 1 year at Lawrence School in
Broadview Heights
2nd year at Hilltop
Professional Development: Guided Reading,
Curriculum Mapping, Units of Study, Writing
Workshop, Assertive Discipline
Married in 2006
2 children (Dominick 2 and Alexandra 3
months)
Comprehensive Literacy
Framework
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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
Comprehensive Literacy
Framework
1st month of school: Set culture, assess students and
learn about students as readers and writers.
HOMEWORK: DAILY READING CARD (YELLOW
CARD) 20 minutes each night
FLUENCY- repeated or paired reading and sign on
back of YELLOW CARD both due MONDAYS
Spelling- 1st month weekly tests and after
assessments students will be in spelling groups
focusing on patterns of words.
Blogs, projects, responses, graphic organizers,
WEEKLY AUTHOR’S CHAIR
25 Books Standard
• http://www.beachwoodschools.org/25Book
Standard.aspx
Comprehensive Literacy
Framework
WRITING WORKSHOP: Units of Study by Lucy Calkinsfocus 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.
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.
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.
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
• Handwriting is reviewed but not explicitly
taught in fourth grade
• Grammar integrated through reading and
writing workshop
Comprehensive Literacy
Framework
ASSESSMENTS:
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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)
GRADES
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A+ 98-100
A 94-97
A- 90-93
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
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C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
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
• Ohio Achievement Assessment
- Reading and Math
- Given WEEK of April 28, 2014
Please try NOT to schedule any
appointments this week!!
Other Information
 Book Club
-- Each month fiction/non-fiction emphasis
--checks made out to SCHOLASTIC
http://www.beachwoodschools.org/AliciaGorski.asp
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BUCKEYE CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD
http://www.bcbookaward.info/
WE’RE OFF TO A
GREAT YEAR!
Please be sure to visit our Unified Arts Staff