Happy
New Year to you! I’m so glad to be back at Horizon with my classes; I’ve very
much enjoyed hearing stories about your family adventures over the Christmas
break. But, now that we’re back, it’s time to get refocused on learning! Here
are some updates:
·
The
newest RVF is attached to this email. It is due January 23rd. ALL
questions on the back side need to be answered despite the confusing direction
on the top of the page.
·
Mr.
Hardt has asked that instead of one large 300 point A.R. grade at the end of
the trimester, that I break the grade up into smaller chunks throughout the
tri., and I am happy to oblige. These grades will begin showing up in the grade
book quite soon. However, they will have extended due dates because they are
not scored until the end of the trimester. In this class all AR assignments and
points are due by March 6th.
A.R.
grades are made up of the following components (not just taking and passing the
3 required AR tests each trimester):
a.
A.R.
comprehension tests taken in the library.
b.
Back-sides
of all RVF sheets.
c.
In-class
skill quizzes using AR book.
d.
In-class
AR book quick writes
e.
Goal
setting for the trimester’s reading.
f.
Having
an AR book in class at all times.
g.
Score
from the required genre’s AR test
h.
Reading
one book from the required genre for the trimester.
These
required genres are:
1.
Trimester
1- a classic
2.
Trimester
2- biography or autobiography
3.
Trimester
3-Historical Fiction
·
Parents
often ask me how they can support our learning at home. I’ve written a few
parent to student discussion topics if you too have been asking this same
question.
1.
In
Social Studies we are learning about Ancient Egypt. If you have any resources
or knowledge about this civilization please discuss it with your child. It’s
such an interesting part of our world’s history.
2.
Ask
your child to talk about the mood or tone in the novel he is reading. Ask why
s/he feels this way using proof from the book.
Please
contact me if you have additional questions or concerns.
