Chestnut Accelerated Middle School for the Visual and Performing Arts
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
413-750-2333
Reading Class is in Room A226
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I created this website to keep you informed about what is going on in our reading classes. Please read these pages periodically because it is the best way to stay informed. If you would like to email me concerning your child's progress please do so using the following address: renayingram@ hotmail.com
or schoolmatters@hotmail.com. In the address bar please type your child's name for easy reference. Thanks, Mrs. JIhad - Reading Teacher
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General Weekly
Assignments Include
Vocabulary
Development
Reading
for Meaning
Literature Responses - Quick Writes
Read 180 Reading Support Program
Interactive
Readers Workbooks and Homework Pages
Process
Reading
- Text Rich Classroom
Homework - Three Times Weekly
Creative
Writing - Poetry, Short Stories etc.
Reading Strategies for Success - Programs I Use
I apply…
PROCESS READING…
To provide a literature based approach that will allow students’ the opportunity to self-select a thematically designated books, which are both reader friendly and challenging based on their interest inventory. Donations of juvenile fiction novels accepted all year long.
I
apply…
C.R.I.S.S.
STRATEGIES
Creating Independence Through
Student-Owned Strategies…
To
develop narrative and expository text identification and comprehension skills.
I apply…
The
"Read 180 Program"
To teach students how to read effectively and thoughtfully through the use of technology. Visit the READ 180 site for more information.
I apply…
"Interactive
Readers"
To help students pause and reflect during their instructional reading time and learn the lifelong strategies of good readers.
Spelling Points
Daily Assignments
Behavior Points
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Make
Ups - We Want To Make your Child Shine
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I am available on Wednesdays and Thursdays for student conferences and make-up work.
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Homeroom Period is a study period - Our Goal - Every Student
In Our Homeroom Class Will Earn a B or Better in Reading During the Second Quarter
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Click on The NEWS Links for More Information About Our
Reading Classes and Up and Coming Events
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March
and April - Design your own book
cover or book
poster. Include title, author, author's
biography, book review and pictures. Worth 15 points = 3 class assignments or
1 homework grade. GO FOR IT!!!
Mail
answers by email to - schoolmatters@hotmail.com
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