In reading, our students have been working on choosing "just right" books using the "5 Finger Rule." Once they have found a "just right book", the students are using a variety of reading strategies to figure out words they do not know in the text. The reading strategies we use are below. I will send home a copy for your child to use at home once all of the strategies have been explained.We will continue to use these strategies throughout the year and set goals to improve as readers.
In writing, students are learning how writers spell. They have been using ear spelling, eye spelling, and spelling by heart. In your child's Thursday folder there is an explanation of this concept, as well as samples from your child's writing journal. Please have your child explain to you the strategies he/she uses to spell.
In math, our students are working on using combinations they know to solve number strings. We are becoming fluent with our combinations of 10 and doubles combinations (ex: 2+2, 3+3, etc.) in order to add a group of numbers efficiently.
In expedition, we kicked off our expedition "Animal Adaptations." Ranger Beth visited our crew to share the physical features of a beaver. Afterwards, our students asked a question, created an inference, and researched their question in small groups regarding a specific physical feature. We are so excited to travel to Ladybug Lake for our first fieldwork this Friday!
In writing, students are learning how writers spell. They have been using ear spelling, eye spelling, and spelling by heart. In your child's Thursday folder there is an explanation of this concept, as well as samples from your child's writing journal. Please have your child explain to you the strategies he/she uses to spell.
In math, our students are working on using combinations they know to solve number strings. We are becoming fluent with our combinations of 10 and doubles combinations (ex: 2+2, 3+3, etc.) in order to add a group of numbers efficiently.
In expedition, we kicked off our expedition "Animal Adaptations." Ranger Beth visited our crew to share the physical features of a beaver. Afterwards, our students asked a question, created an inference, and researched their question in small groups regarding a specific physical feature. We are so excited to travel to Ladybug Lake for our first fieldwork this Friday!
