Well we are off and running! Last week we spent our time focusing on rituals and routines in both Reader's and Writer's Workshop. Students learned how to use their supplies, expectations for behavior in school as well as how to manage and move about in the classroom.
Another focus the students began for the beginning of the year, are their baseline assessments. Students will take many assessments such as the FAIR test, DRA2, reading baseline and FCAT practice test along with the county benchmarks in Reading, Math and Science. All these assessments will help us know how to help students more specifically in their areas of weakness.
Reading
This week in reading students will begin reviewing and practicing strategies through the use of their reading logs. Look for a folder to come home with a focus each night and a book they have chosen to read and practice their strategies.
Writing
Our focus in writing this week will be using the writing process with narrative writing. Students will also participate in the CSE writing prompt on Thursday.
Spelling
Students will not have a focused Spelling list this week, however they will have one next week.
Vocabulary
Students do not have a focused vocabulary list this week, however they will have one next week.
Date to Remember:
Open House.........Thursday, September 1
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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