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Mrs. Cowan’s Class Schedule
2006-2007
“Leap Into Learning”
 7:40
– 8:00 am
: D.E.A.R.
Time “Drop Everything and Read”
During this time, students are expected to quietly read while waiting for class to begin.
Homework is to be turned in upon entry into the classroom.
Agendas are to be left open above the student’s cubby for teacher
inspection.
 8:00
– 8:10 am
:
Announcements
 8:10
– 8:30 am
: Language
Arts
During this time, students will receive instruction in the area of
language arts. This includes
language conventions, writer’s craft, vocabulary, spelling, and phonics.
Below are some resources that will be used for instruction:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/trophies.html
 8:30
– 10:00 am
: Reading
Block
During this time, our students will be immersed in a 90 minute
block of activities related to reading.
They will be required to read independently on their Accelerated
reader Level. They will also
engage in literacy centers, guided reading activities, and whole group
instruction. Below are some resources that will be used for instruction:
http://www.renlearn.com/ar/
10:00
– 10:45 am
:
Writing Block
During this time, our class will work on a specific writing skill.
Writer’s Workshop is an interdisciplinary writing technique which
can build student’s fluency in writing through continuous, repeated
exposure to the process of writing. Below
are some resources that will be used for instruction:
http://www.mrscowan.com/writingstrategies.htm
 10:45
– 11:45 am
:
Math Block
During this time, our class will work on mathematics.
We will be using the Harcourt Mathematics program.
I believe in a hands on approach when it comes to teaching
mathematics. I enjoy the use
of manipulatives and incentives to teach real-life math skills.
Below are some resources that will be used for instruction:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/math2004/math2004_gr4.html
http://www.renlearn.com/mathrenaissance/overview/
http://www.renlearn.com/starmath/
11:46
– 12:11 pm
: Lunch
12:15
– 12:30 pm
:
Read Aloud
During this time, I will be reading a chapter text to the students.
12:30
– 1:00 pm
: Social
Studies/Science
During this time, I will alternate between weekly between Science
instruction and Social Studies instruction.
1:00
– 1:30 pm
: Activities
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1:30 – 1:50 am
:
Recess
2:10 pm
: Dismissal
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