Classroom Guidelines
•
1 like•451 views
This document outlines the objectives and expectations for Mr. Ulmer's sophomore English class. The class will focus on developing skills in writing, literature analysis, speech, and grammar. Students will analyze short stories, poetry, drama, and novels. They will have opportunities for both individual and group presentations. Grades will be based on the percentage of total points earned. Students are responsible for keeping up with assignments and asking for help. Classroom rules require students to be prompt, prepared, polite, and positive. The document provides information on course materials, grading policies, classroom rules, and how to stay informed about the class through the teacher's website, email, office hours, and text reminders.
Report
Share
Report
Share
Download to read offline
Recommended
Classroom guidelines
This document outlines the curriculum and expectations for a World Literature and Composition class. The class will focus on improving writing skills like paragraph structure, essay format, thesis statements and research papers using MLA format. Students will also read and analyze various short stories, poems, plays and novels, and present individually and in groups. Grammar, vocabulary, and usage will be addressed when editing writings. Grades will be calculated based on points earned divided by total points possible, and students are responsible for keeping up with classwork. Communication with students and parents will occur through the class website, email, text messaging, and the HomeLogic grade portal.
Classroom guidelines
This document outlines the objectives and expectations for Mr. Ulmer's sophomore English class. The class will focus on improving writing skills like paragraph structure, essays, thesis statements, and MLA research papers. Students will also read and analyze various short stories, poetry, drama, and novels. Everyone will have opportunities to present individually and collaboratively in speech assignments. Grammar, usage, and vocabulary will be addressed when editing writings, with vocabulary coming from class readings. Grades are based on the total points earned divided by possible points. Students are responsible for keeping up with classwork and can check progress on HomeLogic weekly. Proper classroom behavior involves being prompt, prepared, polite, and positive. Students and parents can stay informed through
Compass Classic Readers
Compass Classic Readers provide adapted versions of classic works of literature for beginning and intermediate English language learners. The stories are retold using vocabulary and sentences appropriate for different grade levels. Each reader helps students improve their vocabulary and reading skills while enjoying famous stories. Key features include graded texts, discussion questions, a glossary, audio recordings, and a workbook with additional activities to reinforce learning.
Young Learners Classic Readers
*Provides beginning English language learners enjoyable and easy reading practice of famous stories from around the world.
*Young English language learners will enjoy developing their vocabulary and reading fluency with the easy-to-read adaptations included in this varied collection of well-known tales for children.
Compass Readers
*New graded readers from Compass!
*7 levels of fiction and nonfiction
*70 titles-10 titles per level
Poems and short stories
Writing poems and short stories can be a way to express oneself and share culture. The document discusses writing poems and short stories, including reading examples, writing your own, editing them, and publishing your work online or with an organization. It encourages readers to remember to read, write, and share creative works with others. In a few short sentences, the document provides tips for creating and sharing poems and stories as a means of expression and cultural sharing.
A Long Walk to Water: Lesson1 unit2
1) Students will have discussion appointments to talk about the novel A Long Walk to Water with different partners. They need to sign up for five appointments with different classmates.
2) The central theme of A Long Walk to Water is that individuals are able to survive in challenging environments through remarkable resilience.
3) The challenges that characters Nya and Salva face so far in the novel include lack of water and hardship.
Recommended
Classroom guidelines
This document outlines the curriculum and expectations for a World Literature and Composition class. The class will focus on improving writing skills like paragraph structure, essay format, thesis statements and research papers using MLA format. Students will also read and analyze various short stories, poems, plays and novels, and present individually and in groups. Grammar, vocabulary, and usage will be addressed when editing writings. Grades will be calculated based on points earned divided by total points possible, and students are responsible for keeping up with classwork. Communication with students and parents will occur through the class website, email, text messaging, and the HomeLogic grade portal.
Classroom guidelines
This document outlines the objectives and expectations for Mr. Ulmer's sophomore English class. The class will focus on improving writing skills like paragraph structure, essays, thesis statements, and MLA research papers. Students will also read and analyze various short stories, poetry, drama, and novels. Everyone will have opportunities to present individually and collaboratively in speech assignments. Grammar, usage, and vocabulary will be addressed when editing writings, with vocabulary coming from class readings. Grades are based on the total points earned divided by possible points. Students are responsible for keeping up with classwork and can check progress on HomeLogic weekly. Proper classroom behavior involves being prompt, prepared, polite, and positive. Students and parents can stay informed through
Compass Classic Readers
Compass Classic Readers provide adapted versions of classic works of literature for beginning and intermediate English language learners. The stories are retold using vocabulary and sentences appropriate for different grade levels. Each reader helps students improve their vocabulary and reading skills while enjoying famous stories. Key features include graded texts, discussion questions, a glossary, audio recordings, and a workbook with additional activities to reinforce learning.
Young Learners Classic Readers
*Provides beginning English language learners enjoyable and easy reading practice of famous stories from around the world.
*Young English language learners will enjoy developing their vocabulary and reading fluency with the easy-to-read adaptations included in this varied collection of well-known tales for children.
Compass Readers
*New graded readers from Compass!
*7 levels of fiction and nonfiction
*70 titles-10 titles per level
Poems and short stories
Writing poems and short stories can be a way to express oneself and share culture. The document discusses writing poems and short stories, including reading examples, writing your own, editing them, and publishing your work online or with an organization. It encourages readers to remember to read, write, and share creative works with others. In a few short sentences, the document provides tips for creating and sharing poems and stories as a means of expression and cultural sharing.
A Long Walk to Water: Lesson1 unit2
1) Students will have discussion appointments to talk about the novel A Long Walk to Water with different partners. They need to sign up for five appointments with different classmates.
2) The central theme of A Long Walk to Water is that individuals are able to survive in challenging environments through remarkable resilience.
3) The challenges that characters Nya and Salva face so far in the novel include lack of water and hardship.
Encouraging students to read extensively
Extensive reading can be successful when students have access to a wide variety of genres at different levels to choose books that interest them. The books should challenge students without being too difficult to build reading fluency. Teachers can motivate students by asking about their books and encouraging optional mini-presentations or reviews to share opinions that help other students choose books. Regular short reading periods in class help students feel comfortable with the activity.
The use of blogs in teaching and learning literature in FL
The difficulties of teaching literature in foreign languages and how can using blogs be a motivator for learners.
Campbell High School Summer Reading podcast 1 directions
Confused about the summer reading assignment? Podcast #1 gives you details on the directions, why we complete summer reading, how to pick a book and how to read for the assignment.
Graded Readers
This document provides guidance for teachers on using graded readers, which are simplified books for language learners. It discusses two main ways graded readers can be used: as a class reader chosen by the teacher for all students, or in a library system where students choose their own books. It emphasizes that both approaches are complementary and can motivate students to read more. Some recommendations include using class time for activities to increase comprehension rather than focusing on grammar, and reading aloud parts of the book to develop pronunciation and engagement.
Reading workshop 031114
The document discusses a reading workshop that focuses on reading instruction in classrooms. It introduces topics like reading levels and standardized tests. The workshop then explores the Oxford Reading Tree scheme and asks teachers to share details about reading practices in their classrooms, such as frequency, location, and the teacher's role. Teachers are also asked to consider question types they might use for fiction and non-fiction texts and to practice asking questions with sample text passages.
Word work kdg
This document discusses strategies for teaching word work and writing in kindergarten. It describes using a morning message as an authentic way to work with high frequency words. The teacher models writing the message, spelling words aloud and explaining punctuation. Later, students interactively write the message. Predictable charts are also discussed, where the teacher dictates sentences over multiple days before students build their own. Interactive writing and charts are suggested to reinforce letter identification and other concepts.
Yatvin Intro, 1, & 2
This document summarizes guidelines for English-only teachers in mixed-language classrooms from chapters 1 and 2 of an unknown work. It provides recommendations for welcoming English language learners, using various teaching methods like oral instruction and visual aids, maintaining a hospitable classroom environment, and necessary classroom materials. Physical classroom setup suggestions include round tables that can accommodate newcomers and not sitting English language learners together to encourage English use and socialization.
1 literacy developmental plan
This literacy developmental plan outlines expectations for listening, speaking, reading and writing skills from Kindergarten to Grade 3. By the end of Grade 3, students should be able to read fluently and enjoy reading, use multiple reading strategies, write in different forms using rich vocabulary and spell words accurately. The plan provides specific expectations for each grade level to develop foundational literacy skills and become successful literacy learners.
Curriculum Night-8th Grade Language Arts-J. Walsh
This document provides information about an 8th grade Language Arts class taught by Mrs. Walsh. It outlines the curriculum, which includes genre studies, vocabulary, grammar, and article of the week assignments. It describes the writing and reading workshop structure, homework and late policy, parent-teacher conference dates and the teacher's website for posting grades and assignments. Parents are assigned homework to write an email describing their child as a learner by October 31st.
Big Book Project
The document provides instructions for creating a big book that teaches 10 topics in English and another language through visual aids such as pictures. Each topic must include a minimum of 10 words or phrases in both languages along with a picture for each word. The cover of the book must feature images of places from the country where the secondary language is spoken. The authors of the big book are listed as Diana Cristina Oróstegui González, Sonia Oróstegui, and Carlos Oróstegui.
Power of reading
The Power of Reading is a school development project which engages teachers and children in the literacy curriculum through using high quality books and proven teaching approaches. The Power of Reading helps to develop inference and deduction and comprehension skills.
Curric. night 7th
This document provides information about an 8th grade Language Arts class taught by Mrs. Walsh. It outlines the curriculum, which includes genre studies, vocabulary, grammar and an article of the week. It describes the writing and reading workshops, homework policies, parent conferences and how to access the class website for assignments.
Y10 Information for Parents
St Gregory the Great Catholic School provided information for parents on the KS4 English program. Students will take one tier of English exams at the end of Year 11 covering both language and literature. The language exam is divided into two papers worth 50% each, assessing reading comprehension, analysis, writing skills, and creative writing. The literature exam also has two papers worth 40% and 60%, examining Shakespeare, 19th century novels, modern texts, poetry, and unseen analysis. The school's course is designed to prepare students and includes termly assessments, individual skills trackers, book trackers with targets, and an English newsletter. Parents are asked to support students by discussing content, checking homework, ensuring attendance, encouraging reading, and providing supplies
Making a triangle
Ian's story triangle. The instructions tell the reader to write a word from their story at the top of a triangle shape, then add one more word below on each subsequent line, building up to 6-7 lines total. The reader then copies their word triangle onto paper and displays it for others to read.
W R I T I N G P R A C T I C U M
The document proposes creating a writing practicum blog for an English class to provide students a space to practice their English skills and receive feedback in a more natural way than typical homework. The blog would include labels to guide different writing activities, formats for common text types, questions to practice vocabulary, and debates for interacting and sharing opinions on articles. Blog rules require students to write in English, participate at least twice, provide feedback to peers, and accept feedback from the teacher to improve their writing while maintaining courtesy.
Make it-with-minibooks-slideshare
1) According to Ofsted reports, achievement in primary schools was good or outstanding in around 60% of schools visited, with pupils making most progress in speaking and listening.
2) While some schools planned reading systematically, this was rare, and planning for writing was even more rare.
3) At the secondary level, students' written work was often too short and lacked creative writing because students did not know or could not apply grammatical rules. Writing did not build upon speaking skills in many classes observed.
Chapter Poetry
This document discusses using poetry in early childhood education. It covers how poetry can build listening skills, vocabulary, imagination, and reading ability. It also outlines different poetry elements like rhyme, alliteration and figurative language. The document provides techniques for teachers to introduce poetry to young children, such as having a poem of the day, and types of poetry like lyric, descriptive and narrative poems. It emphasizes selecting culturally diverse poetry from various sources like libraries and teacher-created poems.
Slide show
The document discusses developing good writing skills in English. It outlines several stages of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Some tips for improving writing include reading books, keeping a journal, getting feedback, and not giving up. The document also describes different types of classroom writing instruction: shared writing where the teacher writes for students, interactive writing where students help write, guided writing where the teacher provides lessons, and independent writing.
Exams preparation for language improvement - HIGOR CAVALCANTE
This document provides an action plan for preparing for English language exams through extensive reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar and vocabulary practice. It recommends reading widely from books, magazines, newspapers and past exam papers. Writing practice should include varied genres and models while focusing on organization, style and accuracy. Listening skills can be improved through English media and practice exams. Speaking practice involves interacting with advanced English speakers and activating new vocabulary. Grammar and vocabulary studies should be thorough and continual with a focus on understanding word forms and meanings. Regular practice of exam tasks and previous papers is also advised along with consulting recommended language learning books.
English teacher english learner forever - HIGOR CAVALCANTE
This document discusses the need for English teachers to continue developing their language skills. It provides quotes emphasizing how teachers need a deep understanding of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and other linguistic areas to effectively teach the language. The document also notes that many teachers' English levels barely exceed an elementary level and their skills can decline over time without further study. It argues this issue of ongoing teacher language development is an "unproblematized" area that is often not addressed by schools or professional materials. The document concludes by offering suggestions for independent study methods and resources teachers can use to improve their English skills.
Jose P Training 12.17.08
This document provides information and strategies for teaching vocabulary to English language learners. It discusses the importance of vocabulary instruction, recommends direct teaching of specific words using visuals and examples, and suggests activities like word sorts, dictionaries, games and word walls. Effective vocabulary instruction incorporates techniques like pre-teaching key words, modeling independent learning strategies, encouraging wide reading, and using oral language development.
Our project, (2)
This document outlines an English spelling course for 10th grade students. It discusses conducting a needs analysis through a questionnaire that found over 55% of students were not good spellers. The course aims to improve students' spelling abilities through developing strategies like breaking words into syllables. It will have skills-based content covering prefixes, suffixes, spelling rules. Students will be assessed through dictation quizzes, writing tests, and a final exam. The course will be taught using various interactive methods and activities. Challenges include coordinating members' schedules and distributing the needs analysis survey.
More Related Content
What's hot
Encouraging students to read extensively
Extensive reading can be successful when students have access to a wide variety of genres at different levels to choose books that interest them. The books should challenge students without being too difficult to build reading fluency. Teachers can motivate students by asking about their books and encouraging optional mini-presentations or reviews to share opinions that help other students choose books. Regular short reading periods in class help students feel comfortable with the activity.
The use of blogs in teaching and learning literature in FL
The difficulties of teaching literature in foreign languages and how can using blogs be a motivator for learners.
Campbell High School Summer Reading podcast 1 directions
Confused about the summer reading assignment? Podcast #1 gives you details on the directions, why we complete summer reading, how to pick a book and how to read for the assignment.
Graded Readers
This document provides guidance for teachers on using graded readers, which are simplified books for language learners. It discusses two main ways graded readers can be used: as a class reader chosen by the teacher for all students, or in a library system where students choose their own books. It emphasizes that both approaches are complementary and can motivate students to read more. Some recommendations include using class time for activities to increase comprehension rather than focusing on grammar, and reading aloud parts of the book to develop pronunciation and engagement.
Reading workshop 031114
The document discusses a reading workshop that focuses on reading instruction in classrooms. It introduces topics like reading levels and standardized tests. The workshop then explores the Oxford Reading Tree scheme and asks teachers to share details about reading practices in their classrooms, such as frequency, location, and the teacher's role. Teachers are also asked to consider question types they might use for fiction and non-fiction texts and to practice asking questions with sample text passages.
Word work kdg
This document discusses strategies for teaching word work and writing in kindergarten. It describes using a morning message as an authentic way to work with high frequency words. The teacher models writing the message, spelling words aloud and explaining punctuation. Later, students interactively write the message. Predictable charts are also discussed, where the teacher dictates sentences over multiple days before students build their own. Interactive writing and charts are suggested to reinforce letter identification and other concepts.
Yatvin Intro, 1, & 2
This document summarizes guidelines for English-only teachers in mixed-language classrooms from chapters 1 and 2 of an unknown work. It provides recommendations for welcoming English language learners, using various teaching methods like oral instruction and visual aids, maintaining a hospitable classroom environment, and necessary classroom materials. Physical classroom setup suggestions include round tables that can accommodate newcomers and not sitting English language learners together to encourage English use and socialization.
1 literacy developmental plan
This literacy developmental plan outlines expectations for listening, speaking, reading and writing skills from Kindergarten to Grade 3. By the end of Grade 3, students should be able to read fluently and enjoy reading, use multiple reading strategies, write in different forms using rich vocabulary and spell words accurately. The plan provides specific expectations for each grade level to develop foundational literacy skills and become successful literacy learners.
Curriculum Night-8th Grade Language Arts-J. Walsh
This document provides information about an 8th grade Language Arts class taught by Mrs. Walsh. It outlines the curriculum, which includes genre studies, vocabulary, grammar, and article of the week assignments. It describes the writing and reading workshop structure, homework and late policy, parent-teacher conference dates and the teacher's website for posting grades and assignments. Parents are assigned homework to write an email describing their child as a learner by October 31st.
Big Book Project
The document provides instructions for creating a big book that teaches 10 topics in English and another language through visual aids such as pictures. Each topic must include a minimum of 10 words or phrases in both languages along with a picture for each word. The cover of the book must feature images of places from the country where the secondary language is spoken. The authors of the big book are listed as Diana Cristina Oróstegui González, Sonia Oróstegui, and Carlos Oróstegui.
Power of reading
The Power of Reading is a school development project which engages teachers and children in the literacy curriculum through using high quality books and proven teaching approaches. The Power of Reading helps to develop inference and deduction and comprehension skills.
Curric. night 7th
This document provides information about an 8th grade Language Arts class taught by Mrs. Walsh. It outlines the curriculum, which includes genre studies, vocabulary, grammar and an article of the week. It describes the writing and reading workshops, homework policies, parent conferences and how to access the class website for assignments.
Y10 Information for Parents
St Gregory the Great Catholic School provided information for parents on the KS4 English program. Students will take one tier of English exams at the end of Year 11 covering both language and literature. The language exam is divided into two papers worth 50% each, assessing reading comprehension, analysis, writing skills, and creative writing. The literature exam also has two papers worth 40% and 60%, examining Shakespeare, 19th century novels, modern texts, poetry, and unseen analysis. The school's course is designed to prepare students and includes termly assessments, individual skills trackers, book trackers with targets, and an English newsletter. Parents are asked to support students by discussing content, checking homework, ensuring attendance, encouraging reading, and providing supplies
Making a triangle
Ian's story triangle. The instructions tell the reader to write a word from their story at the top of a triangle shape, then add one more word below on each subsequent line, building up to 6-7 lines total. The reader then copies their word triangle onto paper and displays it for others to read.
W R I T I N G P R A C T I C U M
The document proposes creating a writing practicum blog for an English class to provide students a space to practice their English skills and receive feedback in a more natural way than typical homework. The blog would include labels to guide different writing activities, formats for common text types, questions to practice vocabulary, and debates for interacting and sharing opinions on articles. Blog rules require students to write in English, participate at least twice, provide feedback to peers, and accept feedback from the teacher to improve their writing while maintaining courtesy.
Make it-with-minibooks-slideshare
1) According to Ofsted reports, achievement in primary schools was good or outstanding in around 60% of schools visited, with pupils making most progress in speaking and listening.
2) While some schools planned reading systematically, this was rare, and planning for writing was even more rare.
3) At the secondary level, students' written work was often too short and lacked creative writing because students did not know or could not apply grammatical rules. Writing did not build upon speaking skills in many classes observed.
Chapter Poetry
This document discusses using poetry in early childhood education. It covers how poetry can build listening skills, vocabulary, imagination, and reading ability. It also outlines different poetry elements like rhyme, alliteration and figurative language. The document provides techniques for teachers to introduce poetry to young children, such as having a poem of the day, and types of poetry like lyric, descriptive and narrative poems. It emphasizes selecting culturally diverse poetry from various sources like libraries and teacher-created poems.
What's hot (17)
The use of blogs in teaching and learning literature in FL
The use of blogs in teaching and learning literature in FL
Campbell High School Summer Reading podcast 1 directions
Campbell High School Summer Reading podcast 1 directions
Similar to Classroom Guidelines
Slide show
The document discusses developing good writing skills in English. It outlines several stages of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. Some tips for improving writing include reading books, keeping a journal, getting feedback, and not giving up. The document also describes different types of classroom writing instruction: shared writing where the teacher writes for students, interactive writing where students help write, guided writing where the teacher provides lessons, and independent writing.
Exams preparation for language improvement - HIGOR CAVALCANTE
This document provides an action plan for preparing for English language exams through extensive reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar and vocabulary practice. It recommends reading widely from books, magazines, newspapers and past exam papers. Writing practice should include varied genres and models while focusing on organization, style and accuracy. Listening skills can be improved through English media and practice exams. Speaking practice involves interacting with advanced English speakers and activating new vocabulary. Grammar and vocabulary studies should be thorough and continual with a focus on understanding word forms and meanings. Regular practice of exam tasks and previous papers is also advised along with consulting recommended language learning books.
English teacher english learner forever - HIGOR CAVALCANTE
This document discusses the need for English teachers to continue developing their language skills. It provides quotes emphasizing how teachers need a deep understanding of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and other linguistic areas to effectively teach the language. The document also notes that many teachers' English levels barely exceed an elementary level and their skills can decline over time without further study. It argues this issue of ongoing teacher language development is an "unproblematized" area that is often not addressed by schools or professional materials. The document concludes by offering suggestions for independent study methods and resources teachers can use to improve their English skills.
Jose P Training 12.17.08
This document provides information and strategies for teaching vocabulary to English language learners. It discusses the importance of vocabulary instruction, recommends direct teaching of specific words using visuals and examples, and suggests activities like word sorts, dictionaries, games and word walls. Effective vocabulary instruction incorporates techniques like pre-teaching key words, modeling independent learning strategies, encouraging wide reading, and using oral language development.
Our project, (2)
This document outlines an English spelling course for 10th grade students. It discusses conducting a needs analysis through a questionnaire that found over 55% of students were not good spellers. The course aims to improve students' spelling abilities through developing strategies like breaking words into syllables. It will have skills-based content covering prefixes, suffixes, spelling rules. Students will be assessed through dictation quizzes, writing tests, and a final exam. The course will be taught using various interactive methods and activities. Challenges include coordinating members' schedules and distributing the needs analysis survey.
English teacher: English learner forever
This document discusses the importance of English language teachers continuously developing their own English proficiency. It includes quotes from experts emphasizing that teachers need a deep understanding of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and other aspects of the language to be effective educators. The document also notes that while courses are sometimes available, many schools do not prioritize language development for teachers. It provides suggestions for independent study including extensive reading, media consumption, and exam preparation. Recommended resources for different areas of language study are also listed.
English teacher english learner forever
This document discusses the importance of English language teachers continuously developing their own English proficiency. It includes quotes from experts emphasizing that teachers need a deep understanding of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and other aspects of the language to be effective educators. The document also notes that while some schools offer courses for teachers, language development is often overlooked or not prioritized. It provides suggestions for independent study, including extensive reading, using reference materials, taking exams, and following language blogs.
English 3 Intro
This document outlines the syllabus for an English III Honors course. It details the required texts which include novels, short stories, and vocabulary books. Students will learn composition skills through writing analytical papers on various literary works. They will also learn research techniques, the writing process, and MLA formatting. Expectations are outlined for written assignments, class participation, technology use, testing procedures, and grading. The course will cover units on grammar, vocabulary, literary elements, and various reading assignments throughout the year.
ACTION ORIENTED APPROACH [Autosaved].pptx
Reader's Theater is a strategy that allows students to practice their oral reading skills by reading a script aloud without memorizing, blocking, costumes, or additional props. Students read from a script to bring the story to life for an audience through vocal expression.
KS1 English Learning and Expectations
The document provides information about the Key Stage 1 English curriculum expectations for reading and writing in Years 1 and 2. It outlines what children are expected to be able to do in reading and writing by the end of each year. Mixed ability groupings are used and children are challenged and encouraged to progress at their own pace. Assessment focuses on formative assessment to understand children's comprehension. The SATs administered at the end of Year 2 are outlined which assess reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Ap language syllabus
This document outlines the syllabus for an AP English Language and Composition course. The course focuses on developing students' skills in both reading and writing rhetoric through analyzing various texts and applying rhetorical techniques to their own writing. Students will read both fiction and nonfiction works and engage in both formal and informal writing assignments. The goal is to prepare students for success in a college freshman composition course and on the AP exam through close analysis of model essays and applying concepts like rhetorical devices, organization, and textual support to their own writing. Students will write in multiple formats and receive feedback to improve their skills in developing a mature prose style.
Orientation handout 2013
This document outlines the schedule and curriculum for 7th and 8th grade language arts. It includes the following components each day: independent reading, spelling/vocabulary, writing workshop, grammar/literature. The grammar concepts will be taught using The Language Network books. Students will complete spelling/vocabulary pre-tests and post-tests every two weeks. Independent reading will take place daily, and students will keep reading logs and confer with the teacher weekly. Literature instruction will apply concepts to independent novels and whole class novels. The writing workshop will focus on the six traits of writing and include various writing assignments throughout the year like essays, fiction, and reviews. Homework will mainly consist of spelling/vocabulary assignments, and late work will be dock
Mini Lessons on Phonology
The document provides guidance for teaching phonics to English language learners, including considering students' first languages, explicitly teaching sound-letter relationships, using vocabulary instruction strategies like pre-teaching words and teaching word learning strategies, and incorporating songs, videos and hands-on activities to develop phonics skills in a meaningful way. Teachers should learn about students' linguistic backgrounds to tailor instruction and use multimodal methods to actively engage students in practicing phonics.
1486013775.2322ApproachestoTeachingReading.ppt
This document discusses different approaches to literacy instruction including basals, literature-based approaches, and individualized reading. It provides details on:
- The basal approach which uses graded anthologies and supplementary materials. Basal lessons include activating prior knowledge, skill lessons, reading comprehension, and follow up activities.
- Literature-based approaches center literary selections as the core materials and allow for tailoring to student interests. Models include core texts, text sets, and thematic units.
- Individualized reading workshops include preparation, independent reading time, literature discussion groups, teacher conferences, and extension activities.
- Other approaches covered are language experience, Reading Recovery, Success for All, Four Blocks, and Early Steps
Increasing Rigor Using Complex Text
Do you feel like what you are doing is watered down? Are you “telling” more than you are leading? So were we. Increasing rigor in your classroom with complex text will get the results you want. Find out how to do just that.
Presenter(s): James Burney and Heather Cameron
GR12 - ENGLISH HL – PAPER 1 IEB.pptx
A guideline on how to answer ENGLISH HL PAPER 1 questions on comprehension, poetry, and visual literacy.
5810 day 1 (aug 23 2014) part 3
This document provides an overview and instructions for a case study assignment focusing on analyzing a learner's language and literacy development. Students will select a learner to observe, collect language samples through interviews and recordings, and analyze samples of the learner's oral language, reading, and writing. The assignment consists of several sections, including an abstract, learner background, analyses of language domains, and a discussion synthesizing findings. Draft components will be submitted for feedback before compiling the final case study paper. Completing this assignment will enhance students' understanding of how to support learners' language and literacy skills.
Gr 10 English IGCSE Syllabus Overview and Exam Notes (1).pdf
The document provides an overview of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English qualification. It outlines the aims, objectives, content, prescribed texts, and assessment of the qualification. The qualification aims to develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English. It focuses on both non-fiction and fiction texts, as well as transactional and imaginative writing. Students will sit two exam papers assessing their understanding of prescribed texts and ability to write for different purposes and audiences. The document concludes with exam preparation tips, such as practicing past papers and using sample answers to refine responses.
Grammar – translation method
The document describes the Grammar-Translation method of foreign language teaching. Some key points:
1. It was commonly used from the 1840s-1940s and focuses on reading/writing over speaking/listening.
2. Grammar rules are explicitly taught and practiced through translation exercises.
3. Students analyze passages and translate between the target language and their native language.
Reading skill
This document discusses various aspects of reading, including:
- Extensive reading which encourages choosing books for pleasure, and intensive reading where teachers direct reading to develop skills.
- Approaches to reading like phonics, look-and-say, and whole sentence reading.
- Stages of reading development from ages 5-10.
- Models of literacy like bottom-up, top-down, and interactive models.
- Strategies for developing literacy like using scaffolds, conducting read alouds, and introducing new books.
Similar to Classroom Guidelines (20)
Exams preparation for language improvement - HIGOR CAVALCANTE
Exams preparation for language improvement - HIGOR CAVALCANTE
English teacher english learner forever - HIGOR CAVALCANTE
English teacher english learner forever - HIGOR CAVALCANTE
Gr 10 English IGCSE Syllabus Overview and Exam Notes (1).pdf
Gr 10 English IGCSE Syllabus Overview and Exam Notes (1).pdf
Recently uploaded
clinical examination of hip joint (1).pdf
described clinical examination all orthopeadic conditions .
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS Template 2023-2024 by: Irene S. Rueco
The Diamonds of 2023-2024 in the IGRA collection
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar KanvariaPengantar Penggunaan Flutter - Dart programming language1.pptx
Pengantar Penggunaan Flutter - Dart programming language1.pptx
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/y977uz6bpd3af4qsebv7r9b7s21935vdবাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...National Information Standards Organization (NISO)
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
Community pharmacy- Social and preventive pharmacy UNIT 5
Covered community pharmacy topic of the subject Social and preventive pharmacy for Diploma and Bachelor of pharmacy
Advanced Java[Extra Concepts, Not Difficult].docx
This is part 2 of my Java Learning Journey. This contains Hashing, ArrayList, LinkedList, Date and Time Classes, Calendar Class and more.
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama UniversityAkanksha trivedi rama nursing college kanpur.
Natural birth techniques are various type such as/ water birth , alexender method, hypnosis, bradley method, lamaze method etcExecutive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
Recently uploaded (20)
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
RPMS TEMPLATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR TEACHER 1 TO TEACHER 3
Pride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School District
Pride Month Slides 2024 David Douglas School District
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...
Pengantar Penggunaan Flutter - Dart programming language1.pptx
Pengantar Penggunaan Flutter - Dart programming language1.pptx
Digital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental Design
Digital Artefact 1 - Tiny Home Environmental Design
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 8 CẢ NĂM - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 (CÓ FI...
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
বাংলাদেশ অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা (Economic Review) ২০২৪ UJS App.pdf
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Pollock and Snow "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape, Session One: Setting Expec...
Community pharmacy- Social and preventive pharmacy UNIT 5
Community pharmacy- Social and preventive pharmacy UNIT 5
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Classroom Guidelines
- 2. Objectives! Writing:! Focus will be on good paragraph structure, general essay format, thesis statements and effective research writing using MLA format. !
- 3. Objectives! Literature: ! ! Using independent reading strategies, short stories, poetry, drama, and novels will be read and analyzed. !
- 4. Objectives! Speech:! Students are expected to respond aloud in class, and everyone will have opportunities to present to the class collaboratively and individually.!
- 5. Objectives! Grammar, Usage, and Vocabulary:! Teacher-generated vocabulary units as well as reading vocabulary will be studied. Grammar and usage issues will be addressed when editing writing.!
- 6. Materials/ Books! • iPad! • SSR book! • Various novels! • Vocabulary lists ! • Online assignments! • Various Apps!
- 7. Making The Grade! Grading in this class is very simple: the number of points gained divided by the number of points possible. ! "! "Students are responsible for asking for help and making up work. HomeLogic is updated weekly. !
- 8. The Rules! The Four (4) P 's: ! Prompt ! Prepared ! Polite ! Positive !
- 9. How To Stay Informed ! For Students and Parents! Bookmark my classroom website:! "www.chambersburg.k12.pa.us/ulmerand! ! E-mail: andrew.ulmer@casdonline.org! ! See me during mentoring ! ! Sign up for texts @ remind101.com !