Hi, everyone!
I hope all of you have enjoyed a relaxing rainy weekend! We have a lot to accomplish this week! In reading, I'm working to read and conference with each student. I'm giving each student a goal to strive for as they read. I've noticed many students have books that are a bit too easy or too challenging for them. Together, we're discussing books that are a "good fit" for them. Please be sure your student is reading at home with a "good fit" book. =) This week, we'll work on reading out loud with expression and fluency. I'll model this in class and they'll work with a partner. Encourage your child to read at home to practice this skill. Also, we'll be "putting ourselves in the character's shoes". As we read, students need to think what it might feel like to be that character in the book. If you're reading, watching a movie or show, or just sharing about your day, pause and talk with your child about how a person or character might be feeling. Try to stretch their vocabulary too (Not: "The character is happy"....But: "The character is delighted because she worked hard on her project and all her classmates said she did a great job." Speaking of vocabulary, we're adding new words all the time! Last week, we learned the following words: glee, persnickety, proper, murmur. We give a shout out whenever we use these vocabulary words in class! In math, students will continue with understanding attributes in our geometry lesson. By the end of the week, they should easily compare and contrast two shapes. (Example: The trapezoid has only 1 set of parallel lines and no right angles. The rectangle is a parallelogram, has 2 sets of parallel lines, and 4 right angles. Both are quadrilaterals.) We're done with science and our human body unit. Next up is social studies. We'll be learning the 3 regions of North Carolina (coast, piedmont, mountains) and how they are different. I'll be assigning projects for this unit. Look for it next Monday! Arts Night is Thursday! Please join us. There will be a food truck so come early! Thank you for all you do!!!! It really helps when we partner together! Amy Flowers [email protected]
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AuthorHi! I'm Amy Flowers-mom to four great kids and one energetic puppy. I've been in education fifteen plus years and am passionate about igniting a love for learning, not just filling a bucket.. Archives
June 2018
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