In Writers' Workshop, students are continuing to work on their personal narratives. Again, this is not graded; students' first writing sample simply gives me a baseline as to what they can do already and what they may not know how to do yet. This pre-assessment helps track growth and inform my instruction.
In Math Workshop, we created Math Workshop expectations (i.e., what Math Workshop looks like and sounds like). We then practiced these expectations and students engaged in math concepts and strategies at four different stations, one of which is a teacher station.
In Social Studies, we continued our dialogue regarding rules and their implications on society. We extended this discussion to help us grow ideas about laws and government's purpose.
In Word Study, students closely examined the word "give" using the Frayer Model once again. This week in Word Study we are studying Riverside's Pledge words: excel, accept, give, engage, and respect.
In Read Aloud, we read Voices in the Park, by Anthony Brown. Ask your child to give you a character trait for the first voice. Ask them for evidence; how they know the character is that way.
Homework:
- Read 20 minutes.
- Please note: By signing your child's planner every day, you are communicating to me that s/he has read their 20 minutes. I check planners on Friday's for signatures. Thank you for your support!
- Student Information Cards due Friday, August 29.
- Parent Survey due Friday, August 29.
- If you missed Open House night, please check your child's Beaver Folder for important information about this year.
- Please aim to have all back to school supplies by this Friday.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
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