2020-2021 Class Roster
Hello Eagles!
My name is Michale ” Michelle” Ward
This is my 4th year teaching and its nothing in this world I love most but teaching. To wake up and do what you love is a BLESSING! I have taught in Saint Louis Missouri for the past four years at Riverview Gardens School District. I have four years teaching experience in grades 4th and 5th grade I am excited to be in District 189 working with the 4th grade students of Dunbar Elementary.
I graduated from Harris Stowe State University with a B.S. in Urban Education. I earned my first graduate degree from Lindenwood University in “MAT” Masters of Arts in Teaching/ Elementary Education. I also earned my second graduate degree, School Administration in Education degree from Lindenwood University. I will be starting my doctorate degree in the Spring of 2021 in Teacher Leadership. Dr. Ward loading lol.
I am excited about being able to come back and support my hometown. I am a product of ESTL #189 and I am eastic to be back serving in my community.
For the week of August 17, 2020 – August 21, 2020, we will be working on the activities listed below.
TECHNOLOGY GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
STUDENT WELCOME LETTER
PARENT WELCOME LETTER
LOGIN DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTS
SCHEDULES AND MEETING LINKS (Click on the schedule below for the meeting links; you MUST have a district issued chromebook for access.) 
OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
Introductions
Getting to Know Each Other
Rules, Routines, and Procedures
Roll out Daily Five
Pre-Assessments
Reading
Comprehension Skill–
3rd Grade Review Skills for Reading – RL.3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
Study Island – Literal and Non-Literal Language
Fluency– Students should be able to read 102 – 122 words correct per minute
Comprehension Strategy– Reread
Genre–
Vocabulary Strategy– Idioms
Speaking and Listening – Engage in collaborative conversations about clever ideas
Essential Questions – Why is it important to follow rules, routines, and procedures?
Phonics/Word Study
short vowels
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing
Write to Sources
- Write about the text, Cite evidence
Writing Process
RACES
Restate the question.
Answer the question.
Cite text evidence.
Explain your thinking.
Sum it up.
Writing Paragraphs- A paragraph must include:
1. A topic sentence (Indent the first line of this sentence)
2. Three supporting detailed sentences
3. A wrap it up statement or concluding statement
4. Write complete sentences
Grammar
Complete sentences
Weekly Homework
Monday- Friday
Read for 20 minutes, and complete the reading log.
Study spelling and vocabulary words
Practice reading fluency