Clarification Needed: 4th, 5th, 6th by https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo Questions, Comments, Suggestions en-us 2016-10-04 21:31:07 UTC 2026-02-09 04:27:23 UTC hello@padlet.com I am wondering how this work dovetails with the Writing PD, Interventions for ELA, 4C's, 21st Century Learning with digital literacies, etc. Are we all working off the same definition of what is literacy? https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821506 2016-10-06 14:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821506 Standards folders https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821659 In the 6th grade group there are folders inside each unit with the names of the standards. The folders are empty. What is the objective of having those folders on each unit?]]> 2016-10-06 14:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821659 Why are all of our assessments "traditional" paper and pencil tests? What if we want to use a rubric to assess a skill in place of a paper and pencil district test? https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821729 2016-10-06 14:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821729 Grammar and Writing kaitlyn_hanson https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821739 I'm wondering if there are connections within these units (which are wonderfully written) and grammar/writing instruction]]> 2016-10-06 14:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821739 Navigation Time matt_busch https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821744 As a new member and new to 6th grade, it would be great to have some time to navigate the materials in Schoology so I am not asking questions that already have obvious answers.

]]> 2016-10-06 14:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821744 Formative Assessments https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821766 Should all teachers on a team be using the SAME formative assessments and/or all teachers in the district at a grade level be using the same formative assessments and giving them at the same time?]]> 2016-10-06 14:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821766 Scope and Sequence bpederson https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821813 Should we have a day by day scope and sequence for every unit? ]]> 2016-10-06 14:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128821813 Do we have a framework of standards and expectations for teaching grammar? https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822033 2016-10-06 14:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822033 Do we need to stick to a timeline when going through the units (either as a team or individually?) https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822085 2016-10-06 14:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822085 https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822089 Do all schools have the same resources? i.e. saravello (sp?)

]]> 2016-10-06 14:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822089 Writing bpederson https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822102 Are we going to focus on grammar and writing??]]> 2016-10-06 14:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822102 Are all teachers expected to use Lucy Caulkins? https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822309 2016-10-06 14:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822309 Any way of incorporating the unit assessments into Schoology for grading and immediate feedback? https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822373 2016-10-06 14:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822373 writing curriculum https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822375 Will we ever have a formal, consistent writing curriculum?]]> 2016-10-06 14:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822375 When/How are we determining what our writing curriculum will be? https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822452 Michelle Ament and the coaching team are working on framing this out now. We will eventually combine our efforts.]]> 2016-10-06 14:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128822452 6th Grade Grading Practice matt_busch https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128856149 How do 6th grade teachers use Campus and letter grades consistently across the district working in sync with CFAs/Growth Mindset, etc.?

Our hope is to help our PLCs understand the difference between the purpose and use of formative and summative assessments. The "why" is transforming. Let's start with each of our ELA/SLA writers. Model it, talk about it, help your team move forward. If every writer, on every grade level, starts easing into this, we'll make a difference in helping teachers develop a growth mindset.]]> 2016-10-06 15:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/heidi_fitch/1wmqyxhtjjjo/wish/128856149