Back to School Night 2018 2019 Language Arts

Back to School Night 2018 -2019

Language Arts • Focus is on building language, vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills • One lesson per week – Review lessons are saved for short weeks • Typically first two pages are Monday, second two are Tuesday, last two are Thursday • Spelling Squares will be added in a couple weeks • Definition, sentence, picture, 2 things I think of • Can be done on worksheets or will have a PDF avail for CB

Reading • Most of reading will be SRA Corrective Reading supplemented with Systems 44 • SRA Corrective is a phonics-based direct instruction program in small group with the teacher. Develop decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills • Systems 44/Read 180 – Scholastic Reading Programs • Done online after signing into the program • Requires headphones with a microphone to complete. Can be worked on at home too

Math • We are using the Saxon Math curriculum • Continuous learning curriculum with spiral review built in • Focuses on application of math concepts as well as functional math skills • IXL • Used as a supplement to support math computation skills • All students have a log on – can be accessed anywhere • Log into IXL. com – firstnamelastname 867 pw – student number

th 5 Social Studies/Science • Will utilize Unique Learning – Different units per month • Log on will be through Canvas • Weekly current events with New-2 -You • Reading, writing, math, and functional activities built in to coordinate

Connecting • Use the school website to keep up to date with events and news • Access to files and needed paperwork • Home Access – allow you to see student grades • Canvas – Online learning platform with assignments, links, calendars, etc