A big thank you for all of those who were able to attend parent teacher conference. I had so much fun meeting you and talking about the plans I have for your students. Your support and kind words mean so much! I really feel I have the most fantastic students (with excellent parents) and it's a delight to be their teacher. If you couldn't make it, I am sending home your students reading scores (green paper) today and an excellent resource (blue paper) for you with tips on how to help your child become a better reader and writer.
This week we will focus on reading "Wednesday Wars" and practicing smiley-face writing tricks, transitions and how to use context clues. A heightened awareness and practice of good writing during reading will help a student master those techniques in their own writing. We will finish our Personal Narrative this month. The students are off to a great start and I am excited to see where they will take their writing.
A big congrats to the Honors class who has published their first edition of The Gecko Gazette. Copies are available in the office or online at www.lavaridge.net or on my blog. Take a moment and read it: they did a fantastic job!
As always, I welcome comments and questions--I am your partner in helping your child become a better reader and writer and be successful in school. Please email me at rachel.robins@washk12.org or call the school after hours: 652-4742. Thanks again for the ongoing support!
Week 9 Schedule
October 5th-10th
Monday, October 5th
Free Reading
1st/3rd periods: Close Read, Aha Moment
Mini Lesson: Hyphenated Modifier
"Wednesday Wars" Novel Study
Tuesday, October 6th
Transitions Bell Work
Mini Lesson: Context Clues
"Wednesday Wars" Novel Study
Wednesday, October 7th
Context Clues Bellwork
Free Reading
"Wednesday Wars" Novel Study
Thursday, October 8th
Finish Personal Narrative
Free Reading when finished
Friday, October 9th
Random StudentHonors: Newspaper Day
Finish Narrative as needed:
students who have completed narrative participate in a Reading Party (yes, you can bring treats)
Book #7 Due
Final Draft of Personal Narrative Due
A BIG congrats to Honors on the launch of our first newspaper this year!
Students are to read at least 30 minutes, at least 5 days a week. Why does daily reading matter?? Reading makes ALL the difference!
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