I can't believe it will already be November this week! The year is already flying by!! You should have seen your students reading and language grades for the first nine weeks stapled in the planners last Wednesday. There is such a lag between the end of the nine weeks and when they actually get their report cards, I wanted them to know what they had earned the first nine weeks and to be aware that I was already collecting grades for the second nine weeks. I hope everyone had a nice three day weekend!
Reading
This week students will focus on predicting outcomes. This is when readers think about what they already know along with personal experience to make what I like to call an "educated guess" about what they think will happen in the story. This helps readers set a purpose and stay interested in what they are reading as well as show if they are understanding what is happening in the story. Our selection story this week is The Fear Place. Students will have vocabulary words along with the story. They will receive a study guide to study through the week. Students should also borrow a book through the week to read the story at home.
Language
This week students will think about what it takes to make stories interesting. We will work on creating suspense and interest in their writing. They will have to write a story about a time they were scared. Ask your child what they are writing their story about.
Spelling
We do have a spelling list this week. Look for the pretest to come home in their reading folder. Students should be studying their words throughout the week. I am very happy to say the spelling grades are coming up nicely!!
Dates to remember
Monday, November 12..................Veterans Day
Monday, November 19..................Spelling Bee Test
Tuesday, November 20..................Character Day Parade
Wednesday, November 21-Monday, November 26.........Thanksgiving Holiday
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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