It was so nice to meet many of you at Open House last Sunday! I hope you were just as impressed with the building as we are!
In reading this week we are working on strategies to use to help our comprehension. We learned readers give themselves a comprehension check after reading. We set the goal to make a comprehension check after each chapter or the end of a picture book. Just by asking the questions, “Who” is this story about? “What” is happening in this part of the story? What am I “noticing”? We are also strengthening our prediction muscles. Adding “I think this because . . .” is helping us find evidence in the story. Finally, we worked on noticing when the author is wanting us to make a mental movie or when to gather information. These strategies are helping us to become more aware while reading. Today we spent time reading with our partner and being supportive with the comprehension check of “who” and “what”. Pictures of our reading in action are in the link below.
In math we wrapped up Unit/Topic 1. The tests will go home on Monday, and we will begin our next Topic on multiplication.
In writing we worked on generating ideas in our notebooks for our small moment story. We also explored the difference between writing with a “reporter’s” voice and writing with a “storyteller’s” voice. A storyteller’s voice is much more interesting and draws the reader in. We are working to tell the story to our partners, rehearsing before we begin drafting. Today, each student picked a story idea from their notebooks that they wish to develop further. We are also practicing using our Word Wall and Have A Go page to help our spelling along the way. Ask your child about the Have A Go.
We began some district assessments this week and will continue next week as well.
Our class is really coming together. We have a great group of kids!
Have a wonderful weekend! Don’t forget to click below: