5th Grade English Language Arts

 

S1 CP# 1105

S2 CP# 1105.2

Support Class 1105E/1105E.2

 

Teacher: Casey Blair                                             

Email: cblair@cwcharter.org 

Work Number: 209.988.6876        

Office Hours: Mondays 8:30-9:00 by appt only

 

Semester 1 class 

School Begins: Wednesday, August 10, 2022  

Classes begin: August 15, 2022         

Last Day to Drop: Friday, September 2 

 

Semester 2 class 

School Begins: January 3, 2023

Classes Begin: January 9, 2023

Last Day to Drop:Friday, January 13  

      

 

Class Times: Mondays and Tuesdays   11:00-12 pm

EL Support Class:  Wednesdays  11:00-12:00 pm 

Course Goals Overview:     

Here are some examples of what we will be working on during the year:

Attached you will find the Pacing Guide. It is a live document and may be subject to change. 

 

• Analyzing literature and informational text
• Reading skills and strategies
• Vocabulary skills and strategies
• Language conventions
• Designated English Language Development (ELD) time

For writing, students will:

• Generate, identify, and organize details
• Determine main ideas and draw conclusions
• Order and sequence events
• Compare and contrast ideas
• Chart causes and effects
• Evaluate information and make decisions

Classes are held three times weekly in Canvas which is the course management system that is available to students, parent teachers, and Education Specialists, 24/7. Detailed weekly assignments and announcements will be posted on my Canvas homepage page. In addition, for your reference, a pacing guide containing suggested assignments is included at the end of this syllabus.  

Day 3 of this English class is designed to support our English Learners.  On this day we deliver the state mandated DELD  (Designated English Language Development) to our EL students.  We also deliver targeted interventions on any concepts and skills that our EL students seem to be struggling with. English Only students do not need to attend on Day 3, as this is a targeted EL intervention day.  

 

PLEASE NOTE: The pacing guide can be subject to change and is a suggested guide for assignments. Students in Canvas classes should read the Canvas homepage for up-to-date and detailed assignments. 

Enrolled students will meet online, three days a week, using the Elluminate/Blackboard learning management system that allows students to meet in a collaborative classroom. During class they will use headsets with microphones, webcams, and other online tools to communicate with other students and the teacher.  

Technology Requirements: 

Students must have reliable internet access, headset with microphone, and a working school Gmail account to access Google Docs.

 

Required Materials: 

• Journeys Online & Student Edition Textbooks ISBN 978-0-547-88553-7
• Write-In Reader (consumable) ISBN: 978-0-547-87423-4
• Writing Handbook (consumable)  ISBN-13: 978-0547864532
• Reader’s Notebook (consumable) ISBN: 978-0-547-86068-8
• This includes practice in: independent reading, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and writing strategies

 

• Novels
• The Mouse and the Motorcycle  by Beverly Cleary
• ISBN 978-0380709243
• Read aloud on YouTube by “Jessica Lawrence”
• Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
• ISBN 978-0064400558
• Read aloud on YouTube by “Storytime with Miss Jeannie”
• Headset with a working microphone.

Textbooks: 

Students will be using both the hard copy text and the online version of Journeys; the publisher is Houghton Mifflin. The traditional text and the online version come as a package which includes the student edition (SE), a Reader’s Notebook and a Writing Handbook. When students check-out the package, they will receive a username and password for the digital component. The traditional texts include hardcover student editions, a Reader’s Notebook and a Writing Handbook.  The digital version and the texts will be available for checkout from the learning center as a package on a first-come, first-served basis  in August and they can be previewed at the learning center now. The ES can then activate the student in my class. I will verify this.

 

The Reader’s Notebook and the Writing Handbook are consumable workbooks that provide opportunities for students to practice what we are learning in class. The teacher will teach the lesson concepts and then provide “I do, We do, You do” opportunities for students to master the material. We will work on workbook pages together in class and then what we don’t finish, will be assigned for homework throughout the week. It’s very important to attend class regularly to know how to complete these assignments.   

 

The Integrated Online Student Edition has all the features of the print edition plus Digital Journeys which provide comprehensive standards instruction in writing, speaking and listening. The online version also provides audio, so the student can follow along with the reader to gain better understanding of the material. 

 

Note to ESs/Parents: Common Core  & EL Standards are included in the Journeys Student Text (online and hard copy).

 

5th Grade ELA Standards:

Click here for grade level standards:  Grade 5 Standards  

CA ELD Standards

 

Student Responsibilities:

• Log on to Canvas for announcements, weekly assignments, and grades.
• Attend weekly online classes – on time.
• Complete and submit ALL assignments on or before the due date. 
• Each student should print out their syllabus/pacing guide and/or refer to the Canvas homepage each week in order to plan their schedules and be aware in advance of the dates and times of their class and assignments.
• Each student comes to class prepared to participate and learn with the proper materials, including orally participating in discussions and answering questions.
• Please read and comply with the CWCS Truancy Policy. See the link below.
• Read the syllabus and follow the CW Code of Conduct/Plagiarism Policy. See the link below.

 

Parent Responsibilities:

• Make sure your student attends class regularly and adheres to all class policies.
• Attend at least ONE class with your child each week. Be there to help your child with learning how to use the online tools and participate in class. 
• Contact me if your student is having difficulties understanding and completing homework assignments.
• Read and print the class syllabus for reference during ES meetings.
• Daily check Canvas for announcements and student’s weekly assignments.
• This course and daily instruction provided by the parent is required.
• Contact me directly if your child will be absent.
• Check Canvas daily for homework and class assignments.
• Attend a Canvas training at the beginning of the school year or semester.

• Complete and upload all required documents on the weekly Attendance Quiz in Canvas before the end of the school day each Friday. 

 

ES Responsibilities:

• Sign up students for class in Canvas.

• Be sure the student has a school email address and Google Drive set up on their device.

• Inform instructor of any specific student learning needs.
• Check student work at each Learning Record meeting to ensure completion of work.
• Support the parent with any questions about Canvas, how to navigate, enter class, and locate important information on my Canvas page.
• Contact me if the student is struggling or having difficulties in class.

 

Instructor Responsibilities:

• Will teach class three days per week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
• Post weekly homework to the Canvas page with additional resources and support.
• Assign homework/classwork each Monday for the week.
• Activate the student’s access to the online book.
• Answer any questions from the student or parent who needs additional support.
• Respond within 24 hours to calls/emails.
• Create a shared Google Doc for each student to be used this year for work.
• Grades will be entered in Canvas in a timely manner. No late work accepted.

 

CW Bullying Policy link:

Follow the links to access and read the CW Code of Conduct Policy,  Bullying, Plagiarism & Truancy policies.CW Bullying Policy Link.  CWCS provides their teachers annual online training modules on Bully Prevention and Awareness.  

Here is the Department of Education Bullying Module for your reference.

 

CW Truancy Policy link:  

http://cwcs-k12-pt.schoolloop.com/file/1400653987247/1400654149833/5959991182609890279.pdf

 

CW EL Department link:

http://www.connectingwaters.org/eldepartmentgoals

 

Plagiarism:  

Copying from the internet or any other source, sharing answers with classmates on an assignment, and direct cheating will not be tolerated.  For any given offense there will be a call home, a parent conference, a referral to your administrator, and a zero on the assignment regardless of the weight. Acceptance to the AP program is not possible with a plagiarism offense so keep this in mind.  There will be no tolerance for cheating.

Grading:

 

Content being graded	Percentage of grade
Attendance/Participation (attendance, attitude, diligence, attentiveness, punctuality, teamwork)	40%
Writing	20%
Reading	20%
Spelling	20%

Letter Grade	Percentage earned in class
E (3) = Excellent	100% - 90%
S (2) = Satisfactory	89% - 70%
N (1) = Needs Improvement	69%  and below
0 = Missing	No Submission

 

I will be using the following grading scale:

• E (Excellent)= Mastery. Consistently meets or exceeds expectations of grade level standards.
• Attending class and participating regularly. On time to class each day. Coming to class prepared. Working at grade level or above. Great feedback from ES that the student is completing all work outside of class.
• S (Satisfactory)= Progressing towards mastery. 
• Attending class and participating regularly. May be late at times but not on a regular basis.  Coming to class and may have times when not prepared. Good feedback from ES that students are completing most work outside of class.
• N (Needs Improvement)= Unable to, or with prompting and support, progressing toward meeting expectations of grade level standards. 
• Not attending class and participating regularly. May be late most of the time. Not prepared. Feedback from ES stating that the student is not completing work outside of class.

 

NOTE: All late or missing work will only be accepted via Canvas weekly quiz for the assigned week of assignments. All ES’s will need to verify completion of Reader’s Notebook pages for credit. Late or missing assignments will NOT be accepted after the Thanksgiving Holiday for Semester One or May 5 for Semester Two. 

 

A NOTE FROM YOUR ELA TEACHER:

  Your child will meet with me only 2 days per week, if an EL 3 days per week.  For any student, it is recommended that they receive at least an hour and a half  PER DAY of English Language Arts (ELA). The parent is an integral part of the instruction, so be sure that your child is receiving instruction from you on a daily basis, in addition to the instruction provided by the teacher. Therefore, please use this pacing guide to help you with planning your daily ELA instruction. I will be working with students on some work together in class, but what is not completed in class, is up to you to complete with your child as the parent/teacher. All recordings/conferences of class sessions expire two weeks after the date of class. Please make sure your student completes the work and fully understands the material each week. We are a team in your child’s education and your child’s success depends on all members giving 100%.

Please do not copy or use any part of this syllabus for purposes other than it is intended; for Casey Blair’s registered students’ reference only. Please email Casey Blair at cblair@cwcharter.org if you wish to use any part of this syllabus for reasons other than stated above.