PACE Reading 2013 2014 Overview v Overall goals





















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PACE Reading 2013 -2014 • Overview v. Overall goals v. Components of program v. Themes covered each year v. Student expectations v. Parent communication v. Grading Scale Tauber - PACE Reading

Overall Goals To develop and apply effective reading skills and strategies. ØTo become lifelong readers ØTo retain/develop passion for reading ØTo self-regulate one’s reading abilities and application of reading skills ØTo understand the author’s purpose and intentions ØTo appreciate and experience a variety of quality children’s literature Ø…. Tauber - PACE Reading

Components of Program ü Novels • Used in whole group, small group, and independent settings • Used to apply active reading skills, apply comprehension skills, communicate ideas with others, and experience quality literature ü Classroom Discussions/Written Responses • Used in whole group and small group settings • Used to assess students’ level of thinking and comprehension of novels Tauber - PACE Reading

Components of Program (cont. ) ü Daybooks • Used periodically in whole group setting and as independent preview or follow-up • Used to help students’ learn and practice one concept/skill through a compact, enriched excerpt from novel ü Vocabulary Building Activities • Used in whole group, small group, and independent settings • Used to help build students’ vocabulary (note: primary source of vocabulary building will be novels read throughout year) Tauber - PACE Reading

Components of program (cont. ) ü Internet/Computer • Used as needed in small group and independent settings • Used as needed to research specific information and present using technology ü Projects/Presentations • Note: Developing research and oral presentation skills are part of the PACE critical content • Used to develop/apply independent reading skills and critical thinking skills • Other advantages: requires student to develop good planning skills due to long-term nature of assignment and to develop and practice presentation skills Tauber - PACE Reading

Including Higher-Order Thinking Skills Tauber - PACE Reading

Student Work Tauber - PACE Reading

Student Work Tauber - PACE Reading

Student Work “Oh, the characters we’ve met!” Tauber - PACE Reading

Student Work Tauber - PACE Reading

Student Work Tauber - PACE Reading

Themes Covered Per Grade (see handout) q. Grade 3: Community q. Grade 4: Change q. Grade 5: Truth Tauber - PACE Reading

Student Expectations § Come to class with all needed material § Be willing to read and complete assigned work during novel units § Have homework completed on time and with maximum effort § Be focused and engaged in classroom discussions and activities Tauber - PACE Reading

Student Expectations § Show respect for all classmates and Lincoln teachers (Character Counts!) § Accept challenge of class “Every child deserves an opportunity to struggle. ” ~ Dr. Sylvia Rimm § Ask for help, ask for clarification, ask questions! Tauber - PACE Reading

Parent/Teacher Communication • Unit Newsletters • Weekly work (and at end of unit) • End of unit student evaluations, along with teacher feedback • Contact by e-mail OR phone (see handout) Tauber - PACE Reading

Grading Scale Ø Same reading report cards ØGrade 3: number overall and subcategory academic grades, number effort grades ØGrade 4 -5: letter overall grades, number effort and subcategory academic grades Tauber - PACE Reading

Grading Scale (cont. ) Ø Grade 3 overall and subcategory grades: Ø 92 - 100 = 4* (excels in expectations) Ø 78 - 91 = 3* (meets expectations) Ø 66 - 77 = 2* (working towards expectations) Ø 65 - = 1* (minimal progress towards expectations) Tauber - PACE Reading

Grading Scale (cont. ) Ø Grades 4 -5 overall grades: Ø 90 - 100 = A* Ø 80 - 89 = B* Ø 70 - 79 = C* Ø 60 - 69 = D* Ø 59 - = F* Ø Grades 4 -5 subcategory grades: Ø 92 - 100 = 4* (excels in expectations) Ø 78 - 91 = 3* (meets expectations) Ø 66 - 77 = 2* (working towards expectations) Ø 65 - = 1* (minimal progress) Tauber - PACE Reading

Grading Scale (cont. ) Ø Overall academic percentage grade will be calculated Ø 3 rd Grade Comprised of: Ønovel grades (written work, tests, and discussions) *Note: late and missing work does affect grades Tauber - PACE Reading

Grading Scale (cont. ) • Overall academic percentage grade will be calculated 4 th – 5 th Comprised of: Ønovel grades (written work, tests, and discussions) *Note: late and missing work does affect grades Tauber - PACE Reading

Thank you for coming. I look forward to working with you this year. Please stay in the classroom if you are interested in viewing the reading components, exploring the classroom, or have additional questions. Tauber - PACE Reading
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