"Mustang Reading Corner"

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Hi, my name is Ms. McNeal. I have been in education for 24 years. I have taught 6-8th grade ELAR for 7 years and 4-5th grade for 2 years. I have held the reading specialist, RTI coordinator, and backup testing coordinator positions for 15 years at a middle school. I believe in creating a dynamic, student-centered learning environment that encourages a love of reading and writing while simultaneously fostering the development of critical thinking and communication skills. This is a key component of my personal literacy teaching philosophy. According to my theory, a teacher should balance direct instruction with student choice and encourage real-world learning to meet the various needs of every student.
  • Welcome, Mustang Family!

    Welcome, Mustang Family!

    Welcome, teachers, parents, and students, to the “Mustang Reading Corner,” where reading can take you anywhere in the world.

    Posted by: Ms. McNeal—Reading Specialist—Heritage Rose Elementary, “Home of the Mustangs”

    Hello Teacher and Parents,

    The fifth-grade team’s vision is to build and inspire a culture of learners through self-reflection, collaboration, and innovation that will foster student and staff growth! I am excited to launch our “Mustang Corner” reading blog. Here you will find updates on classroom reading activities, tools for promoting reading at home, and methods for cultivating a love of reading. These are just a few of the topics that can be shared in our reading blog for parents and educators. Additionally, it can serve as a forum for discussing student progress, acknowledging accomplishments, and offering advice on how to get better at reading.

    Our theme is “Mustang Reading Corner,” which represents all the places we can go as lifelong readers!

    Weekly blogs will include:

    Activities for Reading in the Classroom.
    Discuss the books we read in class, any reading-related assignments, and how parents can engage in these activities at home.
    Reading Resources:.
    Give kids access to websites, applications, or library materials that can support their reading development and enrichment.
    How to Encourage Reading at Home:
    Provide helpful tips for creating a reading-friendly atmosphere, scheduling dedicated reading time, and engaging in reading conversations with children.
    Honoring Reading Achievements.
    Emphasize the reading accomplishments of your students, such as achieving reading objectives or cultivating a passion for reading.
    Handling Typical Reading Difficulties:.
    Describe typical reading challenges and how to overcome them, for as by working on comprehension or phonics problems.

    Upcoming 5th Grade Tasks: Assessments, field trips, reminders, or classroom needs

    Ready to enter the Mustang Corner?

    Stay tuned for the first blog post, “Mustang Reading Resources,” with all the tools needed to enhance digital literacy!

    Thank you for all that you do to help our lifelong learner!

    Ms. McNeal—Reading Specialist—Heritage Rose Elementary “Home of the Mustangs”