Welcome to 5th grade Reading! I have taught 5th and 6th grade Reading at Buffett for the last five years. Prior to Buffett, I taught 6th grade at Spring Lake Magnet Center. I am currently a grad student and will recieve my masters degree in Elementary Reading and Literacy at the end of February. Needless to say, I have learned a tremendous amount about research-based practices that maximize learning and I plan to use this knowledge to enhance reading experiences for all learners.
OVERVIEW: (November 9th to December 18th)
Our second inquiry learning concept will be "Creating a New Nation". We will establish a number of essential questions (Big Picture Questions) and read diligently to pursue a wide range of information to better understand and respond to each question. You can look forward to fictional texts, informational texts, and many online sources.
ROTATIONS:
Rotations is an approach to Reading Workshop that allows the teacher to meet in small groups and with individual students to meet students' needs. While students are working with their learning team practicing reading skills, the teacher can pull flexible groups of students to extend skill practice.
Students have a literacy menu that defines the tasks they should work on during this time. Rubrics, or scoring guides, are also available for students and parents to better understand what is expected for each level of proficiency (Advanced, Proficient, Progressing, Beginning).
Welcome to 5th grade Reading! I have taught 5th and 6th grade Reading at Buffett for the last five years. Prior to Buffett, I taught 6th grade at Spring Lake Magnet Center. I am currently a grad student and will recieve my masters degree in Elementary Reading and Literacy at the end of February. Needless to say, I have learned a tremendous amount about research-based practices that maximize learning and I plan to use this knowledge to enhance reading experiences for all learners.
OVERVIEW: (November 9th to December 18th)
Our second inquiry learning concept will be "Creating a New Nation". We will establish a number of essential questions (Big Picture Questions) and read diligently to pursue a wide range of information to better understand and respond to each question. You can look forward to fictional texts, informational texts, and many online sources.
ROTATIONS:
Rotations is an approach to Reading Workshop that allows the teacher to meet in small groups and with individual students to meet students' needs. While students are working with their learning team practicing reading skills, the teacher can pull flexible groups of students to extend skill practice.
Students have a literacy menu that defines the tasks they should work on during this time. Rubrics, or scoring guides, are also available for students and parents to better understand what is expected for each level of proficiency (Advanced, Proficient, Progressing, Beginning).