Transcript Mr. Barber’s 5th Grade Class

Mr. Barber’s
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5
Grade Class
2011-2012
My Objectives
1. Ensure each student is able to demonstrate
the required 5th grade skills in Language Arts
and Social Studies.
2. Strive to equip each student with the
knowledge/experiences necessary to become
productive contributors to society.
3. Provide support and encouragement as each
student begins to acquire the necessary tools
that will allow him/her to successfully transition
into Middle School.
Philosophy of Teaching
Every child has the capacity to learn, but not
every child learns at the same pace.
Genuine teaching takes place when
weaknesses are first identified and
strategies are successfully implemented to
meet those needs.
What does that mean for this
class?
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Data Driven
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Previous FCAT results
Baseline assessments
FAIR Testing
DRA’s
Initial Observations
Goals We Will Accomplish
• 9 weeks goals
– Reading
– Writing
– Social Studies
• Weekly objectives
– Check planner and weekly update
Basis For Goals
All goals are based on the recently updated
Elementary Standards. These standards
are written to meet the Sunshine State
Standards upon which the FCAT is based
on.
Language Arts
• Reading
– Guided Reading
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Chapter Books (fiction and non-fiction)
Science Books (follow science curriculum)
Guided Reading Curriculum
Schedule Reading components
Reader’s Workshop Model
Guided Reading, Shared Reading,
Independent Reading
Language Arts
• Writing
– Different styles of writing
• Narrative and Expository
• Creative- Poetry, Biographies, Autobiographies,
speeches
• Reports
• Integrative
Social Studies
• Its EVERYTHING!
• History is a main focus in this class; a
large part of our Reading and Writing will
stem from our studies in History.
• History Alive! Textbook
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I.S.N’s
Grades…
Reading
– Guided Reading Assignments
– Mini Assessments (bi-weekly)
– Reading Assessment (at least 1 each 9 weeks)
Writing
– Individual Papers
– Group Papers
– 1 Prompt Writing per 9 weeks
– Weekly Spelling/Vocabulary Tests
Social Studies
– Group Projects
– Chapters Tests (every three chapters)
– Participation in class
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• Student initiated and maintained
• Does NOT count towards grade
• Classroom awards
– Guitar Display
– Barber Bucks
Classroom Management
aligned with PAWS
• Positive Reinforcements
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Barber Bucks
Barber Shop
Note Home
Phone Call
tickets
• Negative Consequences
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Loss of Barber Buck
Mark in Behavior Chart (according to specific behavior)
Note Home
Phone Call
Office Referral
Communication
• Planners and/or ISNs
– Check to see what your child did in school, it
should be in there!
– Check for recent test grades
– Check for upcoming assignments or due
dates
– Check for any notes from me
– Write any notes back to me
Communication
• Newsletter
– Will tell what objectives were accomplished in
this class
– Will give any important information specific to
this class
– Will showcase various students work
Name:__________________________________________________
* Don’t forget to sign and return for Monday!
Behavior Chart
Monday
Early Release
8/31-9/4
9/14-9/18
Wednesday
First Day of
School
8/24-8/28
9/7-9/11
Tuesday
No School
Labor Day
Early Release
9/21-9/25
9/28-10/2
10/5-10/9
Early Release
10/12-10/16
10/19-10/23
Early Release
Thursday
Friday
Parent Signature
Dear ParentsStudent behavior will be tracked on the previous chart. When a student breaks a rule, they
will mark the chart with the corresponding number of the rule that they have broken. Feel free to
check your student’s chart nightly. The rules are listed below. These are the behavior indicators that
are listed on the quarterly report card.
1- Follows school and classroom rules.
2- Follow directions.
3- Is prepared for class.
4- Listens attentively.
These are the numbers that are listed on the chart
5- Participates in class activities.
6- Works without disturbing others.
7- Completes work in assigned time.
8- Completes homework assignments.
9- Shows effort to do best work.
10- Works cooperatively with others.
11- Takes care of personal and school property.
12- Respect others and is courteous.
13- Practices self control.
14- Respects authority.
For example, if the student did not bring his/her book to class, Rule 3, then they will receive a
mark. Additional rules broken will result in your child moving to the next consequence.
Consequences for poor choices are as follows1) Receive a mark
2) Time out in class. Student fills out a behavior reflection to be signed and returned.
3) Time out in another class. Parent is immediately called.
4) Office Referral.
Please be aware that a pattern of 5 of the same behaviors needing improvement will be
reflected on the Student Progress Report. Please take time to discuss behavior with your child.
Please remember to return the signed behavior chart on Monday. Thank you for your continued
support.
Communication
• My Contact Information
Cell Phone- 784-6941
E-mail- [email protected]
School Phone- 973-7394
Communication
Website
http://huntersgreen.mysdhc.org/teach
er/1941barber/
•Intro Video
•Information regarding all subjects
•Civil War Rap video
•Photostory on Christopher Columbus
•Webquests
•Links to Resource Websites
Questions?