Welcome to the 2011-2012 academic year at Bromley East Charter School. After teaching many years, I await this year with enthusiasm and a sense of fun.
This year we will continue with Six Traits Writing and the Lucy Calkins writing model which is, not only highly respected and succesful, but will be used throughout the middle school english classes. This standardization of our writing program will greatly benefit our students. Students will be familiar with terminology and procedures and this will facilitate a smooth transition between grades and, most importantly, their learning.
Students will be writing a variety of pieces within different genres of writing: memoirs, narratives, persuasive pieces, informational writing, responses to literature, essays, fiction and poetry and appropriate genres will be developed as longer pieces of writing (short story, expository)
Embarking on The Daily Five and the CAFE is being widely greeted with excitement as we implement this new school-wide reading paradigm - one tailored to the particular needs of each student. Students are assessed and an individualized plan is developed and monitored targeting the skills and critical thinking needed to assist your child in becoming a strong and more independent reader.
I am eager and positive for our academic year and am available to your children and our community.
