Welcome to Room A13

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Welcome to Room A13
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Language Arts

• Journeys new language arts program
• Independent reading
• World Read Aloud Event
• KidBiz
• Home reading assignments
• Me Magazine

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Math
enVision Math Series Website http//www.pearsonsu
ccessnet.com/ Explore lessons, vocabulary, and
interactive activities

• Mrs. Lawall is the math teacher
• First in Math login information coming soon
• Science/math link

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Science

• Inquiry-based, hands-on learning

• Microworlds
• Mixtures and Solutions
• Matter and Elements
• Ecosystems

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Social Studies

• Colonies, exploration, geography, government,
  current events
• Five essential questions guide our lessons
• Website for textbook http//www.eharcourtschool.c
  om/

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Social Studies Essential Questions

• How does geography of a region influence the
  culture of its inhabitants?
• How do rules protect individual rights as well as
  meet the needs of society?
• How and why do people move?
• How do we use the past to build the future?
• What are the responsibilities of a good citizen?
• What are the lessons that can be learned from
  current events?

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Research Project Global Citizenship

• Multi-genre question-based research project
• Non-fiction and creative writing components
• Library-to-classroom connection
• Build presentation skills
• 1st-2nd marking periods

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Report Cards

• Standards-based
• 4 Advanced (exceeds expectations)
• 3 Proficient (meets expectations)
• 2 Basic (approaching expectations)
• 1 Below Basic (needs improvement)
• Additional Criteria
• Time and effort
• Completion of assignments

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PSSA Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment
(tent. dates)

• April 8-12 and 15, 2013 Reading Math
• Reading reading comprehension, critical
  thinking, inferencing skills, etc.
• Math problem-solving, number concepts, logical
  reasoning, etc.
• Week of March 11-15, 2013 Writing
• Persuasive, narrative, informational

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Resources for Home

• http//www.crsd.org/molishus
• https//citrix.crsd.org - Citrix gives students
  access to district student desktop and documents
  from home computer.
• Sign up for Goodnoe, district, and PTO listserv
  email notices.
• Homework to practice skills, enrich, for reading,
  to complete projects.
• eFriday Folders

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Special Events

• International Dot Day (Sept. 14)
• Halloween parade and class parties
• Meals for the Homeless service project
• March Madness Tournament
• Minute to Win It, Kickball Event (end of year)
• Music Talent Show (spring)
• Field Trips first trip to Old City on October
  11.