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Sixth Grade Reading

Sixth Grade Reading. Open House Mr. Craney. Tonight’s Agenda. You should be in your child’s first period class. You will follow your child’s daily schedule. Thank you for being here!. Student’s Agenda. Tests and events entered each day during AA period.

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Sixth Grade Reading

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  1. Sixth Grade Reading Open House Mr. Craney

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • You should be in your child’s first period class. • You will follow your child’s daily schedule. • Thank you for being here!

  3. Student’s Agenda • Tests and events entered each day during AA period. • Students should fill out agendas each day. • Check to see if they are doing this! • Rules and dates of events are included.

  4. Reading • Grading • Comprehension of stories read in text. • Moodle and My Big Campus • Writing responses to what student have read. • Vocabulary • Accelerated Reader (15% of grade) • Students already have Reading Range and goals.

  5. Accelerated Reader • STAR Test taken at the beginning of each quarter to establish a reading range. • Students are assigned a Reading Goal based off of their STAR test scores. • Annual Progress Reports send home with Report Cards. • Diagnostic Reports sent home with Report Cards. • Goals to be met the Wednesday before the end of each grading period (Oct. 2, 2013).

  6. Success in AR • Choose book in reading level. • Read same book as a friend. • Write 2-3 sentence summary for each chapter on a flashcard. • Don’t wait until the last minute. • Read 20or more minutes a night. • Read nonfiction

  7. Rewards for AR Students current on AR goals are rewarded with: • Extra Credit • Gym days in Advisory • End of nine weeks treat • Candy, Beverage, Prizes • Possible Electronic Day

  8. Books • Reading Street-Textbook • Spring Board-Textbook • Sharks by Mary M. Cerullo • The Cay by Theodore Taylor • Hatchet by Gary Paulsen • Number the Stars by Lois Lowry • Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt • My Own Story by Ryan White • Holes by Louis Sachar

  9. Books with Textbook Series • Leveled readers go with each story. • Lessons and vocabulary same. • Reading: Partner, individual, guided, popcorn, readers’ theatre, etc.

  10. Vocabulary • Very important part of the Reading program • Generally 10 words, definitions, and pictures

  11. Grading Scale 90-100% - A 80-89% - B 70-79% - C 60-69% - D 0-59% - F Weighted Grades 15%-AR 20%-Projects 30%-Homework 35%-Exams/Tests

  12. Parent Responsibilities • Be supportive • Don’t believe everything your child says. • Questions: Call or e-mail • Great School System and Community. • Looking forward to working with you and your child. • Power School Access-Login and password can be picked up in guidance

  13. Forms • Nurse Form • Transportation Form • Picture envelopes-Aug. 16th • Student Handbook pg. 1 • Electornic Device Registration • Gym • Physical and Drug Policy • Other: _____________

  14. How to Keep in Touch • E-mail • jcraney@plainfield.k12.in.us • School Phone • (317)838-3966 (ext.1716) • Homework Website: • http://mrgauck.weebly.com/homework-page.html

  15. Assignment • Sign up for Power School Parent • Download Apps • Make sure your kids are organized • Check their binders, folders, and agendas weekly • Make sure Main Office has your updated contact information (email, phone, address). • Email with compliments, concerns or clarification

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  17. Advanced Reading Outside Class: • My Big Campus • Read • AR Read (25 Min +) • Discussion Forums • Write • Discussion Forums • Homework • High Expectations During Class: • My Big Campus • Projects • Edit • Analyze • Synthesize • Support Thoughts • Groups • Small & Large

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