tauber - pace reading pace reading 2013-2014 overview overall goals components of program themes...
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Tauber - PACE Reading
PACE Reading 2013-2014
• OverviewOverall goalsComponents of programThemes covered each yearStudent expectationsParent communicationGrading Scale
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Overall Goals
To develop and apply effective reading skills and strategies.
To become lifelong readersTo retain/develop passion for readingTo self-regulate one’s reading abilities and application
of reading skillsTo understand the author’s purpose and intentionsTo appreciate and experience a variety of quality
children’s literature….
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Components of Program
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
Classroom Discussions/Written Responses• Used in whole group and small group settings• Used to assess students’ level of thinking and
comprehension of novels
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Components of Program (cont.)
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 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)
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Components of program (cont.)
Internet/Computer• Used as needed in small group and independent settings• Used as needed to research specific information and present
using technology 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
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Including Higher-Order Thinking Skills
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Student Work
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Student Work
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Student Work
“Oh, the characters we’ve met!”
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Student Work
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Student Work
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Themes Covered Per Grade(see handout)
Grade 3:
Community
Grade 4:
Grade 5:
Change
Truth
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Student Expectations
Come to class with all needed material Be willing to read and complete assigned
work during novel units
Be focused and engaged in classroom discussions and activities
Have homework completed on time and with maximum effort
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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!
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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)
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Grading Scale
Same reading report cards
Grade 4-5: letter overall grades, number effort and subcategory academic grades
Grade 3: number overall and subcategory
academic grades, number effort grades
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Grading Scale (cont.)
Grade 3 overall and subcategory grades:92 - 100 = 4* (excels in expectations)78 - 91 = 3* (meets expectations)66 - 77 = 2* (working towards expectations)65 - = 1* (minimal progress towards expectations)
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Grading Scale (cont.) Grades 4-5 overall grades:
90 - 100 = A*80 - 89 = B* 70 - 79 = C* 60 - 69 = D*59 - = F*
Grades 4-5 subcategory grades:92 - 100 = 4* (excels in expectations)78 - 91 = 3* (meets expectations)66 - 77 = 2* (working towards expectations)65 - = 1* (minimal progress)
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Grading Scale (cont.)
Overall academic percentage grade will be calculated
3rd Grade Comprised of: novel grades (written work, tests, and
discussions)
*Note: late and missing work does affect grades
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Grading Scale (cont.)
• Overall academic percentage grade will be calculated
4th – 5th Comprised of: novel grades (written work, tests, and discussions)
*Note: late and missing work does affect grades
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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.