Last week we started our new story and focus-Cause and Effect with Katie's Trunk. Since it was a short week last week and another short week this week we are continuing with the same story, focus, spelling and vocabulary lists. Last week also ended the second nine week period. Grades are finalized and report cards will go out shortly.
Reading
Students will continue to work on cause and effect through the week using various texts to find cause and effect relationships. Students will also begin a series of research based lessons from the county which target 3 areas for review before FCAT this year. Ask your child what we are reviewing and what we are focusing on for the week.
Students will also take the second administration of the FAIR test this week. It is planned for students to take it on Thursday so remind them to do their best!!
The weekly spelling, vocabulary and reading tests will be this Friday. Students received the words and study guides last week.
Don't forget to ask your child what they are reading. Reading logs are assigned each night Monday thru Thursday.
Language
Students have chosen a topic for their report. They should now be researching and gathering information for their report. I will show students strategies and practice gathering information for their report without just copying from the text. Students may use the computer, library or other sources to gather information for their report. They need to have their information gathered by Friday.
Dates to remember
January 22...................beginning of Third Nine weeks
January 23...................Early dismissal
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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