Classroom+Standards

= =  Birmingham Classroom Standards __ Cross curricular Standards: __ 1.   District Curriculum (bundles) is the foundation of all classroom instruction with an emphasis on the performance standard (i.e. verb). 2.   Essential questions for each curricular area will be posted to focus teacher instruction and student learning. 3.   Daily cross-curricular writing will consist of a variety of the following: a.   math journals b.    science journals c.   Reading response journals d.   Writers notebook e.   Class made books 4.   Explicit vocabulary instruction will be implemented across all curriculum areas. 5.   Multiple read alouds should occur daily across curriculum areas including a variety of genres. 6.   Guided small group instruction is driven daily by formal and informal data and ELA and Math. 7.   Students are volunteers; therefore, intentional and thoughtful considerations will be given to the Ten Design Qualities when designing lessons. __ Math Standards: __ 1.    Problem solving strategies posted in all classroom K: Draw a picture, act it out 1st: Draw a picture, act it out, look for a pattern, guess and check 2nd: Draw a picture, act it out, look for a pattern, guess and check, make an organized list, make a table 3rd: Draw a picture, act it out, look for a pattern, guess and check, make an organized list, make a table, use logical reasoning, solve simpler problems 4th: Draw a picture, act it out, look for a pattern, guess and check, make an organized list, make a table, use logical reasoning, solve simpler problems, work backwards 2.    Number lines with color coded dots posted in all classrooms 3.   Concrete, pictorial, abstract instruction 4.   Weekly Logic/Critical thinking instruction a.   Marcy Cook 5.   Regular Math Fluency Practice 6.   Problem of the Day  __ ELA standards: __ 1.   An interactive word wall will be regularly utilized through purposeful activities. 2.   Balanced Literacy is the blueprint for all ELA instruction, which includes: a.   Fluency b.   Comprehension c.   Vocabulary Development d.   Phonological Awareness e.   Writing 3.   Sound-Symbol cards 4.   Daily Independent Reading 5.   Daily Writing Instruction a.   Six Traits b.   Lucy Calkins