Foundations/ READING Link to Conference Schedule (2018)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BeYfi2HY6OZHusjA2luZMz0PLtV6NqNThpnjeag3k8k/edit#gid=0 ACMS: Reading Class Mission Statement: “To give students consistent, frequent opportunities to read and interact with a variety of genres, and to develop or sustain a love of reading.” Reading is a 30 minute class, meeting four days per week. This is a graded class, based on meeting monthly AR goals, completion of projects and participation in class. Students will:
GATE/Foundations The GATE/ Accelerated Learning Class meets during the 3rd period Foundations Reading period. This class meets five times a week. Every Tuesday is Advisory using the school wide social emotional curriculum. Two days a week students read independently during class. The other two days focus on the three objectives of the district Accelerated Learning Curriculum: Creativity Fostering Creative Productivity Social/ Emotional Curriculum Address the unique social and emotional needs of gifted and high achieving students Advanced Academics: Use the GATE standards of depth, complexity, acceleration and novelty to extend the ELA CCSS Useful Resources: Gifted Teen Survival Guide Davidson Institute: Articles & Resources for Parents of Gifted Teens National Association for Gifted Children: Resource for Parents List of Books recommended by the California Gifted Network Year End Goal: 15 books read! Reading Decorum (socially acceptable behavior): In this class, you are expected to be engaged with text. This class is designed to make you a better reader. · For those of you who are ferocious, never put-down-the-book readers, you will have to pause with your book and participate in the other activities. · For those of you who are non-readers, hopefully this class will help you discover the joy and magic of a good book. · For those of you who are a little of both, you will enjoy the diversity of the activities designed to make you a better reader. |