Saturday, September 26, 2009

Week of September 28th

Here is what is going on this week!

Language Arts

Phonics: Long vowel /i/ie, igh

Spelling and Challenge Words:
pie, high, tie, light, lie, bright, right, might, tight - weeknight, lightning, sightsee, nightstand, sunlight

High-Frequency Words:
brother, caught, cheer, learn, lose, straight

Comprehension Focus:
Making predictions & using prior knowledge


Robust Vocabulary and Student-Friendly Explanations:

techniques - When you practice routines or methods to help you do something, you are practicing techniques.


specially - If something has been made just for you, it has been made specially for you.


struggle - If you struggle, you try extra hard to do something.

traction - When you walk up a hill or across some ice, traction is what keeps you from sliding.

agile - If you are agile, you can move quickly and easily.


spectator - When you go to watch a game or show, you are a spectator.

competitive - When you are competitive, you try hard to win or to be the best.

worthwhile - If you decide that something is worthwhile, you think it is important.

* The students will have assessments at the end of the week covering the spelling/challenge, robust, and high-frequency words. Please practice these daily with your kids!

Math

  • Name Collections
  • Frames-and-Arrows Routines
  • "What's My Rule?" Routines
  • Counting Strategies for Subtraction
Parent Reader: Ann Goldman

Wednesday is Conference Day! I can't wait to meet with you.

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