9/23/13
Monday: Day 4 > Computer Class
Tuesday: Day 5 > Art Class
Wednesday: Day 1 > Music Class
Thursday: Day 2 > Phys. Ed.
Wear Sneakers!
Friday: Day 3 > Library Class
Due to the very busy Friday we had this past week, we did not get to the sound of f. So this week we will be studying the sounds of f, h, g and r. There are new sight words to learn-into, to, who, do, you, your and of. Please review these when the pages come home in the Take-Home Folders. You may see Fluency papers in the folder too. Those students who need a little extra practice will have to review these for homework. We are working on not having to sound out the words but read them smoothly without hesitation.
Continue to review the Reading Strategies. We added some new ones: Use the Pictures and Reread Text. The ‘use the pictures’ will go under the heading of Accuracy, which will help us make sure our words match the picture. ‘Reread text’ is used to help with Fluency. When you reread something it will become more fluent.
As you can see Fluency is very important. Fluency is the ability to read quickly, accurately and expressively. Fluent readers know how to read at an appropriate pace, how to attend to punctuation and how to group words into meaningful phrases. Fluency is a necessary skill for developing reading comprehension. Fluent readers can recognize words automatically and read with speed
and precision. Since fluent readers do not need to devote attention to figuring out each word, they are free to concentrate on the meaning of the text.
Subtraction will be in full swing. Review any pages in the take-home folder.
Remember that our room is cool, so send in a non-hooded sweater or sweatshirt. We do go outside for recess unless it is raining. Please remember a jacket or coat.
*Don’t forget to read any book/story that interests your child.*
I hope you have a fantastic week!
