Week Review: In reading groups this week, we will focus on writing skills. Levels A and B will be using sight words to create a story using repetitive language. For example, "Here is the ____." For each page, we will have a new picture to finish each sentence. Level C will be writing sentences with familiar sight words, but focusing on the beginning sound of a new/unknown word that we will pull from new book for the day. Levels D and E will be writing sentences with -ing endings. "We are reading a book. OR The boy is walking with his mom." Levels F and G will be writing sentences using the new vocabulary that they were introduced to in their new book. Levels H and above will be focusing on writing sentences that answer a question about the story we just read. They will try to restate the question in the beginning of their writing. "Q:Why did Bella begin to worry? A:Bella began to worry because she was lost."
Book/Author Suggestion: This week, our students will be going on a field trip to Powder Valley. Finding books that compliment the things they will see on their trip would be great. A book that is at a good reading level and can be found in our library is Animals in the Fall by Gail Saunders-Smith *
We will also be celebrating our custodians this week. They are friendly, helpful and keep our building clean and safe. Check out The Custodian From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler * for a good laugh or The A+ Custodian by Louis Borden to start a heartfelt conversation with your kids about the jobs that custodians do and the ways we can show our gratitude.
* indicates if it can be found in the Sappington Library.
Parent Tip: Organizing your own library of books and magazines can help your child be more successful in reading. Here is a great way to store your books that is inexpensive and a great way to help our planet. In the August 2009 Family Fun magazine they suggested recycling cereal boxes into magazine holders. They cut the top of the box and then folded the sides inward and secured them with packing tape. You can wrap the boxes in construction paper, or spray paint them a solid color of aestetic reasons, but not necessary. Then sort your books according to their level, or holiday theme, etc. For a more visual, step-by-step approach, visit this website www.allfreecrafts.com/recycling-crafts/magazine-holder.shtml
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Week of September 27th
Week Review: In reading groups this week, we will focus on building words. For Levels A and B, our focus will be practicing the sight words. Level C will be focusing on changing the beginning letter or sound to create a new word.(sad, bad, mad, glad) Levels D and E will focus on blends and changing the ending of words to create new words (blue, black, blow, bland, etc) Levels F and higher will be introducing new vocabulary through our books. We will be discussing the unknown words in our story. (the pronunciation, the meaning)
Book/Author Suggestion: I have two suggestions this week. Try to find something with the word "autumn".
I Know It's Autumn by Eileen Spinelli is a cute account from a child's point-of-view. It talks about the signs around us that show that Autumn is here. It is also a rhyming book, which is a great time to stop and talk about what rhyming means and which words rhyme.
Why Do Leaves Change Color * by Betsy Maestro explains how leaves change colors in autumn
and then fall from the tree as it prepares for winter. It is a nonfiction story that gives your child more exposure to the scientific reasons for the Autumn colors.
* indicates if it can be found in the Sappington Library.
Parent Tip: Being able to relate new vocabulary to events in your child's life, will help their understanding of the word. If your child has not been introduced to the word "Autumn", discuss it and why they think the synonym "Fall" is used more frequently. Then expand by introducing words that are related to Autumn: season, brisk, blustery, bare branches, harvest, gourd, etc.
Book/Author Suggestion: I have two suggestions this week. Try to find something with the word "autumn".
I Know It's Autumn by Eileen Spinelli is a cute account from a child's point-of-view. It talks about the signs around us that show that Autumn is here. It is also a rhyming book, which is a great time to stop and talk about what rhyming means and which words rhyme.
Why Do Leaves Change Color * by Betsy Maestro explains how leaves change colors in autumn
and then fall from the tree as it prepares for winter. It is a nonfiction story that gives your child more exposure to the scientific reasons for the Autumn colors.
* indicates if it can be found in the Sappington Library.
Parent Tip: Being able to relate new vocabulary to events in your child's life, will help their understanding of the word. If your child has not been introduced to the word "Autumn", discuss it and why they think the synonym "Fall" is used more frequently. Then expand by introducing words that are related to Autumn: season, brisk, blustery, bare branches, harvest, gourd, etc.
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