Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What is a Reader's Response Journal?
- What is a Writer's Notebook?
- What is the Words Their Way Program?
- What help can my child get with the Everyday Math Program?
- How do I help my child study for tests?
- How do you assess reading and writing?
What is a Reader's Response Journal?
The Reader's Response Journal is a marble notebooks that
we use during reading time where students write their thoughts on
what I have read and/or what they have read independently. Any
reading work is placed in this book.
What is a Writer's Notebook?
A Writer's Notebook is where students will complete writing
entries and work on the various steps of the writing process.
It's also a place to write down thoughts and ideas for future
writing projects.
What is the Words Their Way Program?
Words Their Way is a program where students are assessed and then
learn at their own pace on their own word level. Students are
placed in groups and work in partnerships as well as independently
on different reinforcing activities during the week. On some
Fridays, students are assessed and graded.
What help can my child get with the Everyday Math Program?
As a parent, you can review the Parent Letters sent home at the
beginning of every Unit. Also, you and your child can read the
Student Reference Manual (hard copy textbook) provided for
students to help them review and learn concepts. Students can
even view and play games on the math websites located on my Links
page.
How do I help my child study for tests?
Your child should be aware of subject matter taught first in
school by participating in activities, completing classwork and
listening attentively in class. How you can help: First, save
your child's homework from math, social studies, science and
health to help you study. You may recycle these items once the
test is taken. Next, utilize study guides that are sent home approximately a week prior to tests. Finally, study a
little each night (read over homework, make up new problems, make
up index study cards) if possible.
How do you assess reading and writing?
Reading and Writing are also completed stricly in class (unless
work needs to be finished at home). Your child's level is
assessed as well as work completed during class time.