ELA
- Continued, similar efforts in the area of writing--a successful initiative including nightly writing home study in the first semester, Google writing threads, SRSD, genre focus, mentor texts, interdisciplinary units, and more.
- Continued building of reading workshop program including current collection, new books, reading response, fluency focus, and online share.
- Reading: Every child, Every day
- Use of Lexia to support students' reading/writing, and managing students' Lexia levels with greater detail.
- Greater use of other technologies to support students' writing and reading growth and engagement.
MATH
- Continued adherence to 90-minute math (30 minutes numeracy, 60 minutes concept), blended curriculum, quick-feedback home study sites such as Khan Academy, That Quiz, and Xtra Math.
- Greater regular emphasis on the SMPs and problem solving.
- Continued use of standards-based scope and sequence.
SCIENCE
- Greater attention to hands-on science. Students are eager for this, and I will be looking for more ways to make this happen.
- Continued interdisciplinary, project-base, blended study units.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
- Continued learning related to advocacy, share, and communication in an effort to develop my teaching/learning program for the benefit of children.
- Focus on the details of the fourth grade program--shoring up the weak areas after analysis of test results, parent/student surveys, self reflection, and evaluations.
- Organization and synthesis of professional blog.
MATERIALS
- More beanbags.
- More storage units.
- Creation/Science Exploration supplies.
In the meantime, I'll focus on the students' mastery of math concepts, skills, and knowledge; terrific team research, presentation, and service learning projects, and regular in-class, online, and written response to students' efforts to develop growth and learning.
