We have completed Theme 1 in our reading series. Students took their benchmark test Friday and will begin a new theme. This theme is "Give it All You've Got" Students will read about characters that face a challenge of some sort and have to overcome through endurance, problem solving, and determination. Ask your child each week what the story's challenge was all about.
Reading
This week in reading our focus will be fact and opinion. Students will be able to determine statements of fact and well as write them. Students will also be able to explain how facts and opinions in writing could influence the reader. This week's story is Michelle Kwan, Heart of a Champion. Students will read about Michelle Kwan and learn facts about her as well as some opinions.
Students do have vocabulary words this week. Look for their study guide in their reading log folder. Students should study the words throughout the week.
Language
This week students will write paragraphs using facts and opinions about people they read and learn about. Ask your child for facts about who they read about as well as some opinions.
Spelling
This week student's spelling words are compound words. You should see a pretest in their reading log folder to study throughout the week.
Date to remember
October 16.......................Early dismissal
October 26.......................Planning Day
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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