Nicole was our child of the day and chose to read Amelia Bedelia for Mayor! She chose it because it is funny and it certainly was! Listen later tonight by going to our website and clicking on child of the day 2, and then her name. You will enjoy it!
Gabrielle had a wonderful birthday surprise! Her mother was our mystery reader! She surprised Gabrielle by bringing her sister Rachel and treats for the class. We loved hearing the two books she read about Bear. They are well loved books of Gabrielles! Happy Birthday, Gabrielle!!!
We finished up with summarizing, and now will begin the real work of synthesis. They are excited to get started! Of course, we never end summarizing, but we want to take it to a new level, and use all our strategies. There is information about synthesis in last weeks newsletter and there will be more this week.
I highly recommend you check out this book: 7 Keys to Comprehension by Susan Zimmerman and Chryse Hutchins. I know I have recommended this book many times, and it's on the newsletter, but I can't tell you what a valuable resource this is for you as a parent.
The strategies are defined and examples shown. There are numerous things that as a parents you can do to help your child from infants until they are independent, comprehending readers that will help your child become a profecient reader. Things you can do while reading to them; things you can do while in the car!; Games you can play that will help them think as they read. It is an easy read and inexpensive. Here is the ISBN: 0-7615-1549-6
In math, juniors worked on manipulating pattern blocks for fractions and math facts. Seniors worked on capacity.
Tomorrow we have gym so make sure they have appropriate shoes to wear. If they wear sandals, make sure they have gym shoes and socks here.
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