Welcome to

Room A13

Language Arts

Making Meaning literacy program Literature circles and class novelsKidBiz Home reading assignmentsWord study and grammarWriting linked to readingAssigned writing assignments and

choices

Math

enVision Math SeriesWebsite: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ User name: student ID numberPassword: password Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities

• First in Math• IXL Math – available until December 21

Science

Microworlds

Mixtures and Solutions

Matter and Elements

Ecosystems

Inquiry-based, hands-on learning Students will switch classes

for two math themes.

Social StudiesSocial Studies

Civics, colonies, exploration, geography, current events, Time for Kids

Five essential questions guide our lessons

Website for textbook: http://www.eharcourtschool.com/

Social StudiesEssential Questions

• How does geography of a region influence the culture of its inhabitants?

• How do rules protect individual rights as well as meet the needs of society?

• How and why do people move? • How do we use the past to build the

future? • What are the responsibilities of a

good citizen? • What are the lessons that can be

learned from current events?

Research Project

Multi-genre question-based research project

Non-fiction and creative writing components

Presentation created during library class

1st-2nd marking periods

Report CardsStandards-based

4= Advanced (exceeds expectations)3= Proficient (meets expectations)2= Basic (approaching expectations)1= Below Basic (needs improvement)

Additional CriteriaTime and effortCompletion of assignments

PSSAPennsylvania State Standardized Assessment

March 12-19, 2012: Reading & MathReading: reading comprehension,

critical thinking, inferencing skills, etc.

Math: problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning, etc.

April 16-18, 2012: WritingPersuasive, narrative, informational

Resources for Home

http://www.crsd.org/molishushttps://citrix.crsd.org - Citrix gives

students access to district student desktop and documents from home computer.

Sign up for Goodnoe, district, and PTO listserv email notices.

Homework to practice skills, enrich, for reading, to complete projects.

Special Events

Halloween parade and class partiesMeals for the Homeless service

projectScience Fair – October 13March Madness TournamentQuarterly team-building special

activitiesField Trips: Arbor Day, Washington’s

Crossing, Churchville Nature Center, Walking tour of Newtown