Welcome to Back to School Night

2015-2016

Welcome to Back to School Night

2015-2016Sarah Schaeffer

6th grade Language Arts

Sarah Schaeffer6th grade

Language Arts

CommunicationCommunication

I believe that communication is key to student success. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at: sschaeffer@lbusd.org

Please visit my Haiku page to view daily homework and reminders

I believe that communication is key to student success. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at: sschaeffer@lbusd.org

Please visit my Haiku page to view daily homework and reminders

Tips for a successful yearTips for a successful year

Homework club Monday - Thursday in the library from 3-4

Homework club Monday - Thursday in the library from 3-4

CurriculumCurriculum Standards-driven Reading

Literature Text Independent Reading/Weekly Reading Logs Scholastic Scope Magazine Poetry (Nancie Atwell) Novels:

Standards-driven Reading

Literature Text Independent Reading/Weekly Reading Logs Scholastic Scope Magazine Poetry (Nancie Atwell) Novels:

Independent Reading

Independent Reading

“Independent reading significantly improves a student’s reading comprehension and vocabulary increases familiarity with models of good writing and spelling. It also serves as an important affective purpose; that is, to develop a life-long appreciation for reading for pleasure and information. Recent research also indicates that the volume of reading also affects general cognitive development.” California Public School Standards and Instruction

“Independent reading significantly improves a student’s reading comprehension and vocabulary increases familiarity with models of good writing and spelling. It also serves as an important affective purpose; that is, to develop a life-long appreciation for reading for pleasure and information. Recent research also indicates that the volume of reading also affects general cognitive development.” California Public School Standards and Instruction

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One Million Word Reading Challenge…Parents support this through:

•Signing weekly reading logs •Book conferencing after book completion•Students complete book projects each semester •Word count found on www.arbookfind.com

Writing Common Core Text Types

Narrative, expository/ informative, argumentative Multi-genre report (Oral History Report)

*This year’s Oral History Luncheons will take place on 3/21-3/23*

Google Drive Writing Process Writing the Wave

Writing Common Core Text Types

Narrative, expository/ informative, argumentative Multi-genre report (Oral History Report)

*This year’s Oral History Luncheons will take place on 3/21-3/23*

Google Drive Writing Process Writing the Wave

GradingGrading 15% Independent Reading 25% Homework/ Classwork 20% Testing/Quizzes 30% Writing 10% Final Participation points will be included

classwork or independent reading

15% Independent Reading 25% Homework/ Classwork 20% Testing/Quizzes 30% Writing 10% Final Participation points will be included

classwork or independent reading

Late Work Policy6th Grade Language Arts

Late Work Policy6th Grade Language Arts

Homework: Reading Logs- due Thursdays (Per. 0, 1, 3) or Fridays(Per.

6) Turn in following Mon. only : -4 pts

DPE and other daily homework- Points deducted for incomplete assignment.

Writing /Reading Projects: Final drafts and reading projects will have points

deducted for each day Students missing important papers or independent

reading book will lose participation points for that day.

Homework: Reading Logs- due Thursdays (Per. 0, 1, 3) or Fridays(Per.

6) Turn in following Mon. only : -4 pts

DPE and other daily homework- Points deducted for incomplete assignment.

Writing /Reading Projects: Final drafts and reading projects will have points

deducted for each day Students missing important papers or independent

reading book will lose participation points for that day.

Thank you for joining me tonight and taking an active

role in your child’s education.

Thank you for joining me tonight and taking an active

role in your child’s education.

A special thank you to School Power and PTA for helping to provide resources and tools that support students’ learning.

A special thank you to School Power and PTA for helping to provide resources and tools that support students’ learning.