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August 21, 2006
8/14 - 8/18
Objective: Acclimate to 6th grade connections schedule and routine
Activities: discuss reading gains made by previous classes; view power point presentation on classroom procedures and expectations; discuss syllabus; discuss behavior/conduct point sheet; discuss reading log; Listen/view band & orchestra presentation of instruments; demonstrate knowledge of P.E. locker combination; locker assignment
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08/14 - 08/18
Objective: To evaluate reading comprehension grade level; To evaluate silent reading speed and comprehension; to introduce idioms and their meaning
Skills: read with comprehension; read with speed; comprehend idioms
Assessment: Brigance Silent Reading Comprehension Tests; Jamestown Timed Readings-Book One; create poster showing the figurative meaning and literal meaning of a selected idiom
Standards:
Posted by Kirshner at 09:18 PM | Comments (0)
THE FIRST PROJECT OF THE YEAR ENTITLED, IT'S ALL ABOUT ME!, IS DUE FRIDAY, AUG. 25TH. STUDENTS RECEIVED THE ATTACHED GUIDELINES TODAY, 8/21.
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August 17, 2006
Reading
Mrs. Kirshner
2006-2007
Dear Students and Parents,
I am very proud of the spring test scores and personal reading advancements students made this past year. I hope 06-07 will be another record setting year! We will be using a new comprehensive literacy curriculum called Language! It is an inclusive program that covers all parts of language learning: grammar and usage, listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing, phonemic awareness and phonics, word recognition and spelling, and vocabulary and morphology. Students will also use the Academy of Reading Program which improves decoding, builds reading speed, increases fluency and automaticity.
Supplies-
1” binder, dividers w/tabs -approx. 8;
notebook paper
Keep colored pencils and a glue stick in a zippered pouch in your reading binder.
Materials-
Students MUST have a novel/book for silent reading with them AT ALL TIMES.
Students should bring their binder, agenda & pen/pencils to class each day.
Classwork and Homework-
Each student will be expected to read 20 – 30 minutes each night and record this in their reading log. Of course “stuff happens” and you may not get to read each night. Therefore, try to read 5 out of 7 nights per week. Each evening reading will count as 5 points with a maximum of 105 points possible. Reading logs will be checked once a month for a grade. Homework will be assigned 1-2 times per week and will be due the next day or as otherwise indicated.
Label assignments following the MLA style introduced in your Language Arts class.
Behavior Management-
Students have the opportunity to earn points each day by meeting classroom expectations.
Positive reinforcement i.e. praise, rewards, and privileges are used to encourage appropriate behaviors; however, if a student chooses to disregard or consistently fails to meet classroom expectations, the following consequences will occur:
Loss of points, resulting in a lower conduct grade on report card, Serve a morning or afternoon detention, Parent/Student/Teacher conference, meet with administration.
Grading-
Classwork = 35%
Reading Log = 10%
Tests & Projects = 45%
Homework = 10%
Communication- Parent / Teacher communication is very important to me. There are 4 ways to reach me. 1) The best way to reach me is through e-mail. My e-mail address is: connie.kirshner@cobbk12.org I have access to check my mail numerous times each day, and find it to be the most productive way to communicate. If you have an e-mail address and are receptive to receiving feedback through e-mail, please provide it below. I enjoy e-mailing parents happy notes, such as: letting you know an awesome test score or an exceptional act of kindness, etc. I can also provide you with information about his/her behavior, ability to attend (especially after medication changes), info to look for in your student’s book bag, reminders, etc. Please e-mail me so I will have your e-mail address filed. 2) You may want to reach me by voice mail. The telephone number to Mabry is: 770-928-5546 - extension 430. Unfortunately, I cannot check my voice mail frequently. 3) I initial the student agenda daily after the student writes their assignments and upcoming test or projects. Sometimes I write notes there, and you can do the same. 4) You will have access to my blog page (like a website) through www.mabryonline.org Look under the heading “staff”. Assignments and information will be provided, along with worksheets or project directions that can be downloaded and printed.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kirshner
I have read Mrs. Kirshner's student letter.
Student____________________________________________________
Parent_____________________________________________________
Parent E-mail address:
_________________________________________________________
Posted by Kirshner at 08:52 PM
Read 20-30 minutes each evening! Use your reading log to keep track of the pages and time you read.
Posted by Kirshner at 04:38 PM
August 11, 2006
6th grade Reading
Mrs. Kirshner
August 14, 2006
Dear Students and Parents,
I am looking forward to an exciting 2006-2007 school year and I hope you are too! The goal of our school is to maximize student achievement. Enhancing reading strengths and improving reading weaknesses will accomplish this. According to school guidelines and I.E.P. specifications, reading is provided as one of your connection classes. I hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to boost your reading skills by staying motivated and putting forth your best effort.
Notebook-
Use a 1” binder for Reading.
Dividers w/tabs -approx. 5
Notebook paper
Keep colored pencils and a glue stick in a zippered pouch in your reading binder.
Materials-
Students MUST have a novel/book for silent reading with them AT ALL TIMES.
Students should bring their binder, agenda & pen/pencils to class each day.
Students will improve reading decoding and comprehension through a variety of programs and strategies, such as, but not limited to:
1) The Academy of Reading Program (a computer program that improves decoding, builds speed, and increases fluency)
2) STARS –Strategies to Achieve Reading Success (Articles written to focus on 12 different comprehension skills)
3) Insights to Comprehension (workbook devoted to comprehension skills)
4) Soar to Success Reading Program (Reading curriculum developed to attack vocabulary, literal & inferential comprehension, and fluency)
5) Newspapers and Magazines
6) Novel Studies
Classwork and Homework-
Each student will be expected to read 20 – 30 minutes each night and record this in their reading log.
Also, homework will be assigned 2-3 times per week and will be due the next day or as otherwise indicated.
Label assignments with name, date, and class period.
Behavior Management-
Students have the opportunity to earn points each day by meeting classroom expectations.
Positive reinforcement i.e. praise, rewards, and privileges are used to encourage appropriate behaviors; however, if a student chooses to disregard or consistently fails to meet classroom expectations, the following consequences may occur
Loss of points, resulting in a lower conduct grade on report card
Serve a morning or afternoon detention
Parent/Student/Teacher conference
Meet with Administrators
Grading-
Classwork = 35%
Reading Log = 10%
Tests & Projects = 45%
Homework = 10%
Communication-
Parent / Teacher communication is very important to me. There are 4 ways to reach me.
1) The best way to reach me is through e-mail. My e-mail address is: connie.kirshner@cobbk12.org I have access to check my mail numerous times each day, and find it to be the most productive way to communicate. If you have an e-mail address and are receptive to receiving feedback through e-mail, please provide it below. I enjoy e-mailing parents happy notes, such as: letting you know an awesome test score or an exceptional act of kindness, etc. I can also provide you with information about his/her behavior, ability to attend (especially after medication changes), info to look for in your student’s book bag, reminders, etc. Please e-mail me so I will have your e-mail address filed.
2) You may want to reach me by voice mail. The telephone number to Mabry is: 770-928-5546 - extension 430. Unfortunately, I cannot check my voice mail frequently.
3) I initial the student agenda daily after the student writes their assignments and upcoming test or projects. Sometimes I write notes there, and you can do the same.
4) You will have access to my blog page (like a website) through www.mabryonline.org Look under the heading “staff”. Assignments and information will be provided, along with worksheets or project directions that can be downloaded and printed.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kirshner
I have read Mrs. Kirshner's student letter.
Student ___________________________________________________________
Parent____________________________________________________________
Parent E-mail address: _______________________________________________
Posted by Kirshner at 04:10 PM
August 10, 2006
Welcome to all new and returning Mabry students.
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