P.A.R.A.D.E PROGRAM

 

Class Description

 

Title of class:   K-3 Themes    

 

Date:  September 2009 - June 2010    

Grade group(s):   Kindergarten through 3rd grade    

 

Schedule:

Day:  Monday      Block:   Block 1 and 2 - 9:00 am to 11:45 am                     

 

Class Length:  Yearlong

 

Core Class  X

 

Purpose:  To provide an integrated approach to reading and writing instruction based on thematic units, students interests, and students academic skills and abilities     

 

Description of learning activities: Students will participate in small guided reading groups, quarterly writing projects around the themes using the writing process and a variety of genres, journal writing, and literacy activities such as games, puzzles, and literacy folders. 

 

Follow-up or at-home activities:  Parents should be spending a minimum of an hour a day on literacy development at home as decided on their Student Learning Plan.    

 

Textbook/Materials needed:  Leveled Readers (available for check out by parents only)    

 

Any student costs:  None