Betty Lauder6B
Grammar, test prep questions, journals
Spelling/vocabulary practice- weekly Wednesday to Wednesday, test each week
Reading Skills- read it, understand it, think it through
Writing Skills- sentence structure, paragraphing
Students are expected to hand write drafts AND edit/revise their own work. Adult help will come after the student process.
Common Core State Standards/ ELA Clear and consistent standards for
teachers, students and parents Relevant, real world skills to prepare for
college and careers Be prepared to compete in the global
economy “I Can” statements, learning goals, check
understanding PARCC in 2015
LexilesDifficulty of the text is consideredwww.lexile.com (6th gr. 850-1050 and 7th gr. 950-
1075)
Informational Text*Major basis of reading material across
the core subjects Literary Text
Genres, structure of stories, real-life connections and perceptions
Reading will be more connected with written responses
Defending answers by citing the author/author’s purpose
Making arguments based on information read
Making connections to the importance of the story or text
Using annotation (highlighting, underlining, circling, writing in the margins, etc.) to help make connections
Written Responses to reading text Journals, notes, short response
Writing ApplicationsArgumentative/OpinionNarrativeExpository/Informational
Students will use the “stoplight” method to highlight information in a text.
They will use the same method to structure their writing.
Green- topic Yellow- main ideas/points Red- examples, evidence
Read each night (20-30+ minutes), reread classroom stories
Spelling/vocabulary practice (10 mins.)-Due each Wednesday
Grammar practice (10 mins.) Unfinished class work (???) Occasional time for research/writing if
doing a project Book report on-going throughout the
quarter
Books must be grade level or above. Required number of pages for each quarter is 150-200+ pages.
Report directions and grading rubric are on my web site.
Be sure to check that all directions have been followed.
Students need to read new books to them. If the book has been made into a movie……I want them to write about the book.
Parent signature on the book report
Please use the Parent Vue Portal on Kyrene web site to check grade and work completion status. Usually updated weekly.
Student receive daily grades for class work and homework. This includes “walk-ins”.
Larger assignments such as projects, reader’s response, research, creative writing work will receive more points than daily work.
Unit studies to coordinate with SS (Marketplace) Skits, plays, performances Commercials/Advertising Poetry Slam Contest School Spelling Bee Game directions Word games/Brainteasers Friendly competitions in class Greek Mythology
Class website- resources, rubrics, handouts
Team website- homework
The best way to contact me is through email [email protected]
480-541-5912
Thanks for coming!
Grew up in Pennsylvania and went to Penn State Originally went into the legal profession then
decided to get my Master’s Degree in Education-Marywood University
Started out teaching in Pennsylvania, moved to Arizona in 2002
Total of 13+ years teaching, Gifted Endorsement
Love teaching 6th grade ELA the most Have a 7 year old son, Dante who is in 2nd grade
at Kyrene-Estrella
Placed if scored at or above the 97th percentile on national norms in one or more of three areas-verbal(language), quantitative(math), and nonverbal(spatial) reasoning.
Students should maintain a “B” or better average to stay in class. Will set up a parent meeting to discuss if grade drops below a “C”
Vocabulary program-Classical Latin & Greek roots
Introduction to Shakespeare Above grade level stories (Literature book,
novels) Higher levels of comparing/contrasting Challenge the views of the author and
discrepancy between texts(literary analysis) Higher level speaking skills(multi-media) Kyrene website (Programs & Services-Gifted
Programs)-organizations, resources, activities, and gifted web links