First off...glad so many of ya'll made it out to Open House this year. There are lots of new things to learn about third grade. If you were unable to make it please don't hesitate to write any questions you have in the planner. I check them every morning.
Now...
This week we started Spelling! Every Monday (or first day of the school week) students will have a lesson on their spelling focus then take a pretest in their planner. After the pretest they are to check their words and correct any misspelled words in the spelling column beside the pretest. This helps them focus on exactly which words they need to study through out the week.
I also had them write down 5 ways to study spelling during the week. They can choose one way each night or do the same way each night it is up to them as long as they are studying. I told them the proof will be on their test Friday if they studied or not.
One last note...part of the spelling test is the focus for the week. This should be written above the spelling list. Students should know what pattern they are studying so they can use it in Reading and Writing when they need to sound out words.
Until next time :) R. O'Steen
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