NAME:
Thomas Seery
SCHOOL:
Dolgeville Elementary School
CLASS:
5th grade ELA
SCHOOL PHONE:
(315) 429-3155 ext. 1106
I grew up in Saugerties, NY. After graduating high school, I attended
college. I received a Bachelors of Science in Education/Elementary from SUNY
New Paltz. I also received a Masters of Science in Education/Special
Education from SUNY New Paltz. I have worked in the Dolgeville Central
School District for Five years. I worked three years in the area of Special
Education. This is my second year teaching fifth grade ELA.
1) Increase students comprehension levels
2) Increase reading fluency
3) Practice dictionary skills
4) Review the eight parts of speech
5) Introduce figurative language and devices used in poetry
6) Review story elements such as plot, characters, etc.
7) Prepare students for the 5th grade NYS ELA Exam
8) Introduce a variety of writing techniques such as persuasive, friendly
letter, compare/contrast, How-to, adventure story, etc.