5th Grade Reading

EQ: How can we work together to ensure that your

child’s literacy skills are sufficient for the CRCT,

middle school, and beyond?

Information Age

• Our students are coming of age at a time when we are bombarded with information.

• I must teach these students to read critically, with an analytical approach.

• These reading skills are the beginning of literary analysis, which will be required of them in high school and college.

Independent Reading

• Students must read 25 books during the school year as prescribed by the state standards.

• 1st 9 weeks: 6 books+• 2nd 9 weeks: 6 books+• 3rd 9 weeks: 6 books+• 4th 9 weeks: 5 books+• In class: 2+ novels=

25 books

Grading of Independent Reading

Books Read

Grade

6 books 100%

5 books 85%

4 books 70%

3 books 50%

2 books 40%

1 book 30%

Grading

Tests 40%

Quizzes 15%

Class work 25%

Homework(Including the independent reading)

20%

Class WorkI will use a variety of fictional and informational texts to teach reading skills, including:

Main IdeaFact and OpinionSequencingCompare and ContrastCause and EffectDrawing ConclusionsInferenceSummarizing

Pre-reading SkillsContext CluesStory ElementsAuthor’s Purpose

5th Grade Reading

Tests:• Questions stems will

help prepare students for standardized testing.

• Questions will focus on critical thinking skills.

• Tests will typically be open book.

• 40% of total Reading grade.

Homework:• Read for 20 minutes.

Why? To make a habit of reading!

• Comprehension HW will usually be due on Thursday.

• My agenda is on my webpage.

Late Work Policy

– Day 1 late= minus 10% off grade (ex. 95%=85%)

– Day 2 late= minus 20% off grade (ex. 95%=75%)

– Day 3 late= minus 30% off grade (ex. 95%=65%)

– More than 3 days late= minus 50% off grade

What do you need to know about the CRCT?

• The CRCT is based on the Common Core Standards, which I have studied and will methodically teach and review.

• Students in 5th grade must pass the Reading and Math sections for promotion.

• Check out my CRCT Preparation Links:http://mysite.cherokee.k12.ga.us/personal/tracie_jordan/site/pages/Favorite%20Links.aspx

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Questions?

• This presentation is also available on my webpage.

• Information about the AR/Independent Reading requirements are on my webpage.

• Email me with questions or confusion.

Thank you for coming out tonight.