The SAGE reading program is designed to be an enriching literacy experience. For our students the skill of reading comes easily. Keeping reading a meaningful, enriching experience, while expanding our vocabulary and knowledge is the goal of the SAGE class. To meet this goal we will be exploring the structure and style of various forms of literature, learning to analyze and question what we read from both the reader's and the writer's perspective.
Classroom Expectations:
*Come to class each day prepared to join in the discussion by listening, watching,
participating, and learning!
*Bring all necessary materials; pencils, completed assignments, assigned reading
books and your current independent reading book.
*Apply the "Golden Rule". Treat others the way you would like to be treated,
always being respectful toward other students, school staff, and classroom materials.
All classrooms at Las Brisas Elementary School are designated as
“NUT FREE”.
Reading Sage Students will not be having a "Snack Time" in Class.
If your child needs to eat snack during class for medical reasons, please remember that snack must be NUT FREE. Suggested snacks are: pretzels, popcorn, rice snacks, chips, crackers, goldfish, graham crackers, fruit snacks, rice krispie treats, cereal bars, but always check the label to make sure the food was not processed on equipment that may have come in contact with nuts.
Reading SAGE Grading Guidelines
A majority of your child's grade each quarter will come from the following categories:
Assigned Readings:Each week students will be assigned reading. Students may be asked to find, in their reading, examples of the element of literature that is the current area of focus in class. If we are looking at character development (How the author gives you a sense of who a character is and what motivates him to do what he is doing), the students will record examples from the text showing the author providing insights into the character, and record those finding in their Sage Student Notebook.
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Class Work: Students have work in our William & Mary curriculum materials. Each grade has a specific workbook and students will have assignments in those books. In addition to our William & Mary curriculum we will be working with the Daybook of Critical Reading and Writing. This series contains excerpts from good literature which we use to hone our reading and writing skill. Most work in the Daybook will be done in class. Occasionally the Daybook may need to come home due to the nature of the assignment or time issues. Entries in the Daybook must be legible, articulate and contain complete thoughtful responses.
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Theme/Genre Study: Each quarter students will be doing a number of activities related to the theme or genre we are studying. We do at least two projects during the year. The specific criteria for each project and a timeline for completion will be available on this site and come home before we begin the work.
Grading
A = 90% to 100% No one should fall below a "C". We'll be talking before that happens
B = 80% to 89% I update my PowerSchool page fairly regularly. If you have any
C = 70% to 79%. questions or concerns regarding grade/assignments please contact me.
Homework Guidelines:
Regular homework will consist of daily reading. Students should always be reading a book, whether it's the assigned reading or a book of their choice and they should have another book "waiting in the wings" as they approach the end of the book they are reading. Other homework will be given as work in the W & M workbook, Daybook or on projects progresses during the quarter. The work is expected on the due date
Classroom Expectations:
*Come to class each day prepared to join in the discussion by listening, watching,
participating, and learning!
*Bring all necessary materials; pencils, completed assignments, assigned reading
books and your current independent reading book.
*Apply the "Golden Rule". Treat others the way you would like to be treated,
always being respectful toward other students, school staff, and classroom materials.
All classrooms at Las Brisas Elementary School are designated as
“NUT FREE”.
Reading Sage Students will not be having a "Snack Time" in Class.
If your child needs to eat snack during class for medical reasons, please remember that snack must be NUT FREE. Suggested snacks are: pretzels, popcorn, rice snacks, chips, crackers, goldfish, graham crackers, fruit snacks, rice krispie treats, cereal bars, but always check the label to make sure the food was not processed on equipment that may have come in contact with nuts.
Reading SAGE Grading Guidelines
A majority of your child's grade each quarter will come from the following categories:
Assigned Readings:Each week students will be assigned reading. Students may be asked to find, in their reading, examples of the element of literature that is the current area of focus in class. If we are looking at character development (How the author gives you a sense of who a character is and what motivates him to do what he is doing), the students will record examples from the text showing the author providing insights into the character, and record those finding in their Sage Student Notebook.
.
Class Work: Students have work in our William & Mary curriculum materials. Each grade has a specific workbook and students will have assignments in those books. In addition to our William & Mary curriculum we will be working with the Daybook of Critical Reading and Writing. This series contains excerpts from good literature which we use to hone our reading and writing skill. Most work in the Daybook will be done in class. Occasionally the Daybook may need to come home due to the nature of the assignment or time issues. Entries in the Daybook must be legible, articulate and contain complete thoughtful responses.
.
Theme/Genre Study: Each quarter students will be doing a number of activities related to the theme or genre we are studying. We do at least two projects during the year. The specific criteria for each project and a timeline for completion will be available on this site and come home before we begin the work.
Grading
A = 90% to 100% No one should fall below a "C". We'll be talking before that happens
B = 80% to 89% I update my PowerSchool page fairly regularly. If you have any
C = 70% to 79%. questions or concerns regarding grade/assignments please contact me.
Homework Guidelines:
Regular homework will consist of daily reading. Students should always be reading a book, whether it's the assigned reading or a book of their choice and they should have another book "waiting in the wings" as they approach the end of the book they are reading. Other homework will be given as work in the W & M workbook, Daybook or on projects progresses during the quarter. The work is expected on the due date