Transcript Mrs. Crandall’s Class Welcomes YOU!

Welcome
Parent Information Night
2014-2015
About Mrs. Trudell
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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
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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-- 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/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. 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.
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
- 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)
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)
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
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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
• 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.a
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BUCKEYE CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD
http://www.bcbookaward.info/
WE’RE OFF TO A
GREAT YEAR!
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