PACE Reading 2013-2014
PACE Reading 2013-2014. Overview. Overall goals Components of program Themes covered each year Student expectations Parent communication Grading Scale. Overall Goals. To develop and apply effective reading skills and strategies. To become lifelong readers.
PACE Reading 2013-2014
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PACE Reading 2013-2014 • Overview • Overall goals • Components of program • Themes covered each year • Student expectations • Parent communication • Grading Scale Tauber - PACE Reading
Overall Goals To develop and apply effective reading skills and strategies. • To become lifelong readers • To retain/develop passion for reading • To self-regulate one’s reading abilities and application of reading skills • To understand the author’s purpose and intentions • To appreciate and experience a variety of quality children’s literature • …. Tauber - PACE Reading
Components of Program • Novels • Used in whole group, small group, and independent settings • Used to apply active reading skills, apply comprehension skills, communicate ideas with others, and experience quality literature • Classroom Discussions/Written Responses • Used in whole group and small group settings • Used to assess students’ level of thinking and comprehension of novels Tauber - PACE Reading
Components of Program (cont.) • Daybooks • Used periodically in whole group setting and as independent preview or follow-up • Used to help students’ learn and practice one concept/skill through a compact, enriched excerpt from novel • Vocabulary Building Activities • Used in whole group, small group, and independent settings • Used to help build students’ vocabulary (note: primary source of vocabulary building will be novels read throughout year) Tauber - PACE Reading
Components of program (cont.) • Internet/Computer • Used as needed in small group and independent settings • Used as needed to research specific information and present using technology • Projects/Presentations • Note: Developing research and oral presentation skills are part of the PACE critical content • Used to develop/apply independent reading skills and critical thinking skills • Other advantages: requires student to develop good planning skills due to long-term nature of assignment and to develop and practice presentation skills Tauber - PACE Reading
Including Higher-Order Thinking Skills Tauber - PACE Reading
Student Work Tauber - PACE Reading
Student Work Tauber - PACE Reading
Student Work “Oh, the characters we’ve met!” Tauber - PACE Reading
Student Work Tauber - PACE Reading
Student Work Tauber - PACE Reading
Themes Covered Per Grade(see handout) • Grade 3: Community • Grade 4: Change • Grade 5: Truth Tauber - PACE Reading
Student Expectations • Come to class with all needed material • Be willing to read and complete assigned work during novel units • Have homework completed on time and with maximum effort • Be focused and engaged in classroom discussions and activities Tauber - PACE Reading
Student Expectations • Show respect for all classmates and Lincoln teachers (Character Counts!) • Accept challenge of class “Every child deserves an opportunity to struggle.” ~ Dr. Sylvia Rimm • Ask for help, ask for clarification, ask questions! Tauber - PACE Reading
Parent/Teacher Communication • Unit Newsletters • Weekly work (and at end of unit) • End of unit student evaluations, along with teacher feedback • Contact by e-mail OR phone (see handout) Tauber - PACE Reading
Grading Scale • Same reading report cards • Grade 3: number overall and subcategory academic grades, number effort grades • Grade 4-5: letter overall grades, number • effort and subcategory academic grades Tauber - PACE Reading
Grading Scale (cont.) • Grade 3 overall and subcategory grades: • 92 - 100 = 4* (excels in expectations) • 78 - 91 = 3* (meets expectations) • 66 - 77 = 2* (working towards expectations) • 65 - = 1* (minimal progress towards expectations) Tauber - PACE Reading
Grading Scale (cont.) • Grades 4-5 overall grades: • 90 - 100 = A* • 80 - 89 = B* • 70 - 79 = C* • 60 - 69 = D* • 59 - = F* • Grades 4-5 subcategory grades: • 92 - 100 = 4* (excels in expectations) • 78 - 91 = 3* (meets expectations) • 66 - 77 = 2* (working towards expectations) • 65 - = 1* (minimal progress) Tauber - PACE Reading
Grading Scale (cont.) • Overall academic percentage grade will be calculated • 3rd Grade Comprised of: • novel grades (written work, tests, and discussions) • *Note: late and missing work does affect grades Tauber - PACE Reading
Grading Scale (cont.) • Overall academic percentage grade will be calculated 4th – 5thComprised of: • novel grades (written work, tests, and discussions) *Note: late and missing work does affect grades Tauber - PACE Reading
Thank you for coming. I look forward to working with you this year. Please stay in the classroom if you are interested in viewing the reading components, exploring the classroom, or have additional questions. Tauber - PACE Reading