Our reading series, Wonders, is aligned to the ELA Common Core standards.  This series also includes grammar, spelling, and writing instruction.  In addition to whole group instruction, paired reading, and independent work, students will be working in reading stations in my classroom.  The leveled readers and packets in these stations are differentiated for the different reading levels of 4th grade students.  Your child may change groups based on assessments, classroom performance, and teacher discretion.  Please check the newsletter for the weekly story selection, skills, and assessments and/or due dates.  I also include a reading “mini-project” to reinforce skills in a creative way for each selection.

Before the winter break and after PSSA testing, we will complete novel units.  My reading assignments do change during those times and will be communicated to students and parents.

Reading comprehension tests and vocabulary tests will be given on Day 6.  A reading “mini-project” will be assigned with each lesson or groups of lessons.  These assignments are another way for students to earn grades outside of taking a test.  They will reinforce one of the selection’s reading skills, include writing, and often allow for student creativity.  They will be graded based on the rubric on the assignment and in Schoology.