Elementary Grade 6 Reading Curriculum Reflection Survey

The purpose of this survey is to reflect on the instructional practices of the reading course of study in its first year of implementation. The survey results will be reviewed by the curriculum committee this summer and presented during the grade level summer staff development sessions. Please complete ONE survey with your grade level partners.


What building does your grade-level team represent?
Barclay Elementary School
Bridge Valley Elementary School
Buckingham Elementary School
Butler Elementary School
Cold Spring Elementary School
Doyle Elementary School
Gayman Elementary School
Groveland Elementary School
Jamison Elementary School
Kutz Elementary School
Linden Elementary School
Mill Creek Elementary School
Pine Run Elementary School
Titus Elementary School
Warwick Elementary School


CURRICULUM: What are 3 of the most positive aspects of the change in reading curriculum and materials?


Examine the Sixth Grade Reading Marking Period Map and Weekly Plan for Shared Texts and Lit Circles found on the CB intranet.


    COMPREHENSION TOOLKIT: Did your work with the Toolkit this year influence your teaching of strategies when using Quest materials and Shared Reading Novels? What are your thoughts about this for next year?


    SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION: What does instruction look like in a small group setting for struggling readers? For advanced readers? Discuss how you challenged students at all levels.


    INDEPENDENT READING: How do you make independent reading a priority during the reading block? How do you schedule it? How do you promote student accountability?


    MANAGEMENT: After year one of the new reading program, how will you adapt your instructional pacing as compared to the suggested time line of the Sixth Grade Marking Period Map?


    What additional suggestions do you have for improving the Sixth Grade Reading Marking Period Map and Weekly Plan for Shared Texts and Lit Circles?


Examine the January collaborative resources found on the staff development page on the CB intranet.


    With your team, identify one ASSESSMENT and one INSTRUCTIONAL resource that you can use or adapt for next year.


    What additional resources would you like to see developed to support Year 2 of the Reading Course of Study implementation?


REFLECTION: What did you feel was helpful while implementing the new Reading Course of Study?


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: How should sixth grade teachers be supported during Year 2 of the Reading Course of Study implementation?





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