· Reading various genres and forms of stories
· Working on writing mechanics and grammar (mini lessons)
· Silent reading at both school and home
· Guided Reading Strategies (Fountas and Pinnell)
· Writing responses which include critical thinking and analysis
· Reading trade/chapter books
· Comparing/Contrasting articles
· Oral presentations (formal and informal)
· Literature circles and book reports
· Think-A-Long reading and comprehension strategies
· Writer’s Workshop including independent writing
· Reading Series Trophies by Harcourt
· NYS Language Arts Assessment
· Performance task-topic pending
* Sample Class Rubric is attached in Open House packet
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