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We are always looking for new parents to come in and read any age appropriate book to our class.  This would be a great opportunity for the students to get excited about reading having a special guest with us.  Below is the sign up sheet, please feel free to contact me if there are any questions/concerns.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Lk0PVehbfwiaNQSCczi5n9D84Qs2tzASujb9qlqKhyw/edit?usp=sharing

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I just want to say thank you again, for those of you who take time out of your busy schedules to help out in the classroom, whether it is doing book talks, teaching about a holiday that's important to you or sending pictures in that help us all learn.

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In our classroom, I make sure to validate every student's individual culture, religion, background etc. through representation in the classroom.  Students have a voice and are encouraged to talk about their unique backgrounds to the class.  Our school district believes in coming together to learn all cultures in order to create well-rounded students.

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At the end of each week on Fridays, students will be able to stand or sit in front of the class and show or read a piece of writing they have worked on during the week. Each students will have the opportunity to share.

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A writing wallet is a big decorated wallet (folder) that collects each student's work. This is the place students can store their unfinished work or new pieces. During independent writing and writing workshop they can look through their wallets to work on anything there or to look for inspiration.

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In the beginning of writing time before writer's workshop, I will give a min-lesson. A mini-lesson teaches students strategies about one topic of writing. For example, last week we learned strategies when learning which words get capitalized while writing.

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(akak discussion time) This is the time students will turn to look at a partner and talk about a question I have asked them. For example at the end of every mini-lesson I ask students to turn and talk about how they will use the new strategy they just learned in their writing.

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After each mini-lesson, students will have time to work on their writing pieces by themselves. They can either start a new piece or work on previous ones found in their writing wallet.

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Here is a list of other important parts of the writing process not mentioned in the steps

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A set of computers with a desk allows students to play educational games, watch videos and practice computer handling skills.

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Here is a list of ways we encourage students to communicate. I understand that students learn different ways, so it is important to communicate differently to fit each student's individual needs.

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Here is a list of common core standards our curriculum follows when creating activities to do in the classroom.  These standards highlight skills your child will be learning how to do throughout the school year. (For more information, you can click on the standard to take you to the website)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.1
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3
Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5
With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.6
With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.7
Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of "how-to" books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.8
With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

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This is when students get to create and publish their finished piece. We will have a publishing party, where parents have the option to come in and listen to our authors read their finished books.

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Students will be able to look over their work with a partner. This is called a peer review, where they discuss and ask questions before editing their piece. Students will have one on one conferences with me as well. This is the time to make their writing the best it can be.

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Students will start writing their story. They can walk around the room and look at the posters we make from mini-lessons to help them with writing.

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Students will write down ideas, using webs or maps. They can talk with another student or teacher to decide what they want to write their piece about.

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A series of steps students follow from start to finish when creating a piece of writing.

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Along with the kidney table, students will be able to work at their desks of 4 to collaborate, while also independently working on their writing piece.

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Small groups area for reading and writing workshop

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Small groups area for reading and writing workshop

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I use a kidney table to sit in the middle, so I can guide children when then participate in small reading groups.  This also acts as a place for children to participate in the writer's workshop under guidance.

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I have the students sit on a rug in front of the big easel to give mini-lessons.  This way all students can see as I teach them different strategies. This is also the area where students will be able to stand up in front fo the class during share time to share their work.

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It's important to have a comfy area where children can go to read.  The student-friendly book shelf is organized by bins to help children pick their books based on reading level and interests in mind.

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Below are pictures of our classroom with an explanation of how this promotes studnet's reading, listening, and speaking development

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I'm so glad you have taken the time to check out our class website.  Below you will learn what we are doing in the classroom and the reasoning behind what we do.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me!

Email: mk865098@wcupa.edu