ELA and Reading
What will we do every day in ELA?
What is read?
What percentage of the grade is summative?
How often will students have Silent Reading?
Name TWO goals Mrs. Dwyer has for students this year.
What is: Become a stronger/more confident reader, writer, and thinker; discover reading/writing can be fun. (Any two.)
What percentage is formative?
What is 20%.
Can you listen to audiobooks?
What is: yes
Name TWO skills students will practice in ELA.
What is: Reading, writing, thinking, discussing, using evidence, etc. (Any two.)
Do daily work and homework directly affect the percentage grade?
What is no.
Name TWO places students can get books.
What is: School library, classroom library, home, or audiobooks. (Any two.)
The syllabus says students will support their thinking with what?
What is text evidence.
What is the purpose of formative assessments?
What is: They measure student learning and growth through quizzes, writing, activities, and checks for understanding.
What should you do if your book isn't a good fit?
Name THREE things students will do in ELA besides simply read.
Read, write, think, discuss, and explore a variety of topics and texts. (Any three.)
Give TWO reasons daily work/homework is still important
What is: They provide practice, prepare students for assessments, and provide feedback. (Any two.)
Name ALL FOUR options listed for finding something to read.
School library; classroom library; home; audiobooks.