FHSD Elementary ELA Newsletter
October 2014
Data and Assessment Information
Mastery Connect Data will be generated on November 3rd for all 1st quarter Units of Study data
ELA Study Island Benchmark dates for participating schools
- 2nd quarter November 3-28
- 3rd quarter February 23-March 8
- 4th quarter April 27th-May 15th
What is the purpose of keeping the data in Mastery Connect?
- PLC's focus meetings around data
- Data in MC can be used to monitor growth
- Teachers who are well versed in MC use it for their grade book
- Ancedotal notes & observation data can be entered into MC
- Data can be monitored to assess tier one curriculum
- Do teachers have the tools and resources they need
- What areas do we need to improve in the units?
- What type of PD would be beneficial?
Writing Rubrics
Kindergarten Information
- Unit 1 the Concepts of Print data
- Unit 2 the Phonemic Checklist
Mastery Connect optional data entries for first quarter
- Unit 2 Day 20 The Dish Ran Away With the Spoon narrative writing
Mastery Connect optional data entries for second quarter
- Unit 3 Formative #1-Journal check on student writing about a narrative event
- Unit 4 Formative #2-Week 2 writing identify if students are using capital letters at the beginning of a sentence
- Unit 4 Second Quarter Summative-Week 3 narrative writing piece about something students have done with their family.
Think Central is used throughout the units for interactive science lessons
- User name-should be first initial last name OR in some cases first and middle initial and last name
- Password-employee number
First Grade Information
Mastery Connect optional data entries for first quarter:
- Unit 1 Narrative Writing (write about a time you were a good friend days 11-15)
- Unit 2 Narrative Writing (write a story including characters, setting, and sequential events on days 11-15)
- Unit 2 Narrative Writing (write about a time you had a lot of feeling about an event day 19)
Mastery Connect optional data entries for second quarter
- Unit 3 Formative #1 Narrative writing (topic of choice day 8)
- Unit 4 Formative #2 Opinion writing (topic of choice days 3-8)
- Unit 3 Second Quarter Summative Opinion Writing (write opinion about a fairy tale days 14-15)
Think Central is used throughout the units for interactive science lessons
- User name-should be first initial last name OR in some cases first and middle initial and last name
- Password-employee number
Second Grade Information
Mastery Connect data entries for first quarter:
- Unit 1 Building a Bridge Reading Formative
- Unit 2 Text Features Multiple Choice Reading Summative
Mastery Connect optional data entries for first quarter
- Unit 1 Informational Writing (How to build a bridge) Formative
- Unit 2 Informational Writing Stages of Animal Life Cycle Summative
Mastery Connect data entries for second quarter
- Unit 3 Formative #2-Multiple Choice "The African Landscape" (week 4)
- Second Quarter Summative Assessment Native American Recording Presentation
Mastery Connect optional data entries for second quarter
- Unit 3 Formative #1-Opinion Writing (week 3)
- Second Quarter Summative Assessment Native American Informative Writing
Think Central is used throughout the units for interactive science lessons
- User name-should be first initial last name OR in some cases first and middle initial and last name
- Password-employee number
Third Grade Information
Mastery Connect data entries for first quarter:
- Unit 1 What a Character! Character Traits Reading Formative Assessment
- Unit 2 Summative Reading Assessment
Mastery Connect optional data entries for first quarter
- Unit 1 3 Branches of Government Formative
- Unit 2 Summative Opinion Writing Assessment
Mastery Connect data entries for second quarter:
- Unit 3 Formative #2-Multiple Choice & Constructed Response quiz on cause/effect
- Unit 3 Second Quarter Reading Summative
Mastery Connect optional data entries for second quarter
- Unit 3 Writing Summative-Write like Lynne Cherry Narrative
- Unit 3 Formative #1-Ecosystem Informational Writing
Think Central is used throughout the units for interactive science lessons
- User name-should be first initial last name OR in some cases first and middle initial and last name
- Password-employee number
Units of Study Revision Teams for 3rd grade units of study (1 person per building)
1st semester revisions: January 13th @ District Learning Center (DLC) sub code 005
The Chris Van Allsburg book Just a Dream will need to be given to 4th grade for their unit 4. (via lit coaches) The rest of the Van Allsburg books will remain in 3rd grade. This book ties in nicely with their unit and works perfectly with what they are teaching.
Third Grade Nature Unleashed books have been delivered! Keep them this year, do not send them home, they will be used from year to year. There are two grants available for materials and/or field trips through the Missouri Department of Conservation. Teachers are required to participate in a training session to receive the grants. If your team is interested in learning about this opportunity feel free to contact Steven Juhlin at Steven.Juhlin@mdc.mo.gov. There’s no charge for the training, or for the materials.
Should students paraphrase or use a direct quote for standards RL.3.1 & RI.3.1?
Based on the vertical alignment of the standards grades 2-4 and the CCR students should be taught both – finding answers directly in the text and inferring supported by the text.
Fourth Grade Information
- Unit 2: 1st quarter Reading Summative Assessment (day 15)
Mastery Connect optional data entries for first quarter:
- Unit 1 Formative Reading Assessment (week 3, summary with theme)
- Unit 2 Formative Reading Assessment (note-taking organizer reflecting on different text structures to show author's purpose/main idea)
- Unit 2: 1st quarter Informational Summative Assessment (day 15)
Mastery Connect data entries for second quarter:
- Unit 3 Second Quarter Reading Summative Day 35
Mastery Connect optional data entries for second quarter:
- Unit 3-Formative #1 Perspective Letter (Day 5)
- Unit 3-Formative #2 Transcontinental Railroad Comparison (Day 28)
- Unit 3 Literary Essay
Please take the unit 2 survey, your feedback is appreciated and valued. The survey closes on October 28th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UnitsofStudy-Unit24thGrade
Units of Study Revision Teams Revision Teams for 4th grade units of study (1 person per building)
1st Quarter revisions: October 29th @ District Learning Center (DLC) sub code 005
Tip for Blubber Experiment
- Students put on the glove
- Grab a handful of Crisco with the glove hand
- Pull the glove off inside out trapping the Crisco inside of the glove
- Put the glove on with the Crisco inside and spread it around between the glove and hand
Second Semester Units
Great news! The materials for second semester have been ordered and should arrive prior to winter break. An updated human growth and development video will accompany unit 7 materials.
Fifth Grade Information
Mastery Connect data entries for first quarter:
- Unit 2: 1st quarter Reading Summative
Mastery Connect optional data entries for first quarter:
- Unit 1 Writing Formative Compare/Contrast Informational Text (week 2 point to point)
- Unit 1 Writing Formative Point of View Journal Entries (weeks 2-3)
- Unit 2: 1st quarter Writing Summative (Environmental Issue Narrative)
Question #3 of first quarter summative assessment should read: Paragraph 5 says, “Poppen improved on his design.” Circle a sentence in paragraph 6 that provides evidence for how Jake Burton improved on Poppen’s design.
Mastery Connect data entries for second quarter:
- Unit 3 Second Quarter Reading Summative
Mastery Connect optional data entries for second quarter:
- Unit 3 Formative #1 Close Reading
- Unit 3 Formative #2 Colonial Commercials
- Unit 3 Formative #3 Notecard Confessions
Please take the unit 2 survey, your feedback is appreciated and valued. The survey closes on October 28th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UnitsofStudy-Unit25thGrade
Units of Study Revision Teams for 5th grade units of study (1 person per building)
1st Quarter revisions: October 30th @ District Learning Center (DLC) sub code 005
Second Semester Units
Great news! The materials for second semester have been ordered and should arrive prior to winter break. The team chose a new human growth and development resource. Each building will receive a kit for boys and girls, along with a DVD in November. You can check out the videos and various resources before they arrive at Proctor and Gamble's Always Changing site. http://www.pgschoolprograms.com/programs.php?pid=1
Class and PLC Visits
I would like to set up class and PLC visits for second quarter. Let me know of a date and time that would work for you or your team. I look forward to hearing about the great stuff-taking place in your classrooms.
Voicethread
The district has purchased VoiceThread. It's a wonderful resource that allows teachers and students to upload, share, and discuss various types of media.
Students, teachers, or an outside audience can comment on VoiceThread slides using one of commenting options: microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio-file upload.
A VoiceThread can be private, shared with specific people, or opened up to the entire world.
If you would like guidance using this tool talk with your 21 CLA for further assistance.
Voicethread Info for teachers/students
Elementary students and staff will login with this info:
Username: Student ID / lunch number
Password: francis
Carrie Hepburn
Email: carrie.hepburn@fhsdschools.org
Location: 1405 Hwy D, Saint Charles, MO, United States
Phone: (636) 851-6341
Twitter: @CarrieHepburn