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5
Grade Language Arts
2014-2015
Room C221
Angela Murphy
Reading Specialist
amurphy@umasd.org
610-205-8948
Wonders Reading Program
Reading/Writing Workshop
Short reads to teach/model close reading
Guided collaborative practice of key skills
Literature Anthology
Provides application of close reading
Connects reading and writing
Leveled Readers
Differentiate to Accelerate & Remediate
50% Literary Text/50% Informational Text
Wonder Works Intervention
Intervention program that was designed
to supplement the Wonders Reading
Program.
Additional time in class will be spent reteaching and reviewing skills and
concepts taught in the Wonders Reading
Program.
Connect Reading & Writing
Writing Traits
Grammar and Spelling
o Trait instruction to
o Develop mastery of
ensure successful writers
grammar and language
convention
o Writing practice every
day
o Weekly instruction
o Writing and grammar
integrated
o Integrated into writing
instruction
More on Writing…
Types of Writing:
Narrative
Informative
Persuasive/Opinion
Domains of Writing (Traits):
Focus
Content
Organization
Style
Conventions
One published piece a marking period
District writing formative assessments
Language Arts Expectations
Students should come prepared with:
Language Arts binder and LA folder
Homework
Novel/SSR book
Pencils
Students should come to class ready to
listen, participate, show respect to others,
and to try their best.
LA Class Schedule
Do Now & SSR reading/activity
Homework check & review
Essential Question
Learning Objective/Goals
Lesson of the Day
Closure
Language Arts Homework
Homework Packet
One grammar & one spelling page each night
Study weekly spelling & vocabulary words
Reading Log…25 Book Challenge
20 minutes of independent reading at
least four times per week…fill in log and
return to school…25 Book Challenge
Always refer to the Agenda Book for assignment
modifications
Language Arts Grading Policy
Grade calculations are based on the following:
Unit Assessments - 20%
Unit Tests
Writing Assignments/Book Reports
Weekly Assessments – 60%
Quizzes: Spelling/Grammar
Tests: Vocabulary/Reading
Informal Assessments – 20%
Homework
Classwork
Reading Log
Expectations
Arrive on Time.
Be Prepared.
Actively Listen.
Be Respectful.
Maintain Self-Control.
Have a Good Attitude.
Absences
 Gather make up work and missed assignments from
the Absence Bin the day you return to school
 Three days to turn in missing work for every day of
your absence
 Must make up tests within three days of returning to
school.
Interims & Report Cards
Interims are sent home half-way through
marking period
You can view your child’s grade through
the parent portal…sign up in the
Administration Building
Parents will be contacted when necessary
How Can You Help?
Check agenda book and homework nightly.
Encourage your child to read. Make sure to
sign the student reading log and check over
homework.
Help your child with time management for
project completion.
Help your child stay organized. Clean out
folders and book bag on a daily basis.
Make sure that your child has several
sharpened pencils everyday for school.