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Reading
- Common Core based
- Reading/Writing Workshop, Literature Anthology, Close Reading companion, leveled readers
- Students will read a variety of genres, develop and practice using reading skills
- Cold Read skills test given at the completion of the unit of study
- Cold read similar to PSSA assessments
Studying tips
- Use skill handout worksheet and practice book pages as a study guide
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Spelling
- 20 words per list derived from Wonders Series
- New list given every Monday
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unless inclement weather/holiday, in that case, list will be given next school day
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- Words MUST be written in cursive ( as well as print to help with grading purposes)
- Assessments given on Friday
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unless inclement weather/holiday, in that case, test will be given next school day
- If absent, test will be given the next day the child is in school
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Studying tips
- focus on five words per night and gain mastery
- give a pretest on Thursday night
- study ONLY the words spelled incorrectly
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Grammar
- Grammar lesson derived from Wonders Series
- New skill taught weekly
- DLP worksheet completed daily
- helps students practice using grammar skills from previous lessons
- Assessment given on Thursday based on weekly skill
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unless inclement weather/holiday, in that case, test will be given next school day
- If absent, test will be given the next day the child is in school
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Studying tips
- Use grammar worksheets ( completed in class) as a study guide
- ( Typically Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday's grammar worksheets)
