Remember, students should be reading approximately 30 pages a day. Every weekday Monday-Friday. This includes what they read during the school day, iRead, and at home. Parents: Please be sure to discuss what your child is reading with them at home. This will not only help with their comprehension, but also may motivate them to keep reading.
Students are expected to have a novel with them EVERY day. If they are close to finishing a novel, students are expected to have a back-up novel to read after finishing the previous novel. If students are having trouble finding books, please have them come see me and I will definitely be able to find something that might peak their interest!
Monday we will be discussing how to select books on your level, how to preview books to ensure you are picking books that you will enjoy, and how to correctly write titles of novels and author names.
Last week we started our first writing assignment, an interview. Students will be working on this again on Tuesday. Tuesday (9/15) will be our last in class day to work on the assignment. While revising their work, students should keep focus on their word choice and use what we've learned in our "really bad" word and verbs to beware mini-lessons. Students who need additional time can come, with an appointment, before school, after school, or can work on it online at home. The assignment is due Friday (9/18) by 10 pm. The second portion of this assignment will also be given on Tuesday-a slide to introduce your interviewee to the class. These introductions are going to be a blast!
Students will also have iReady testing this week. Although we do not want students to be anxious about these tests, we would appreciate talking with your child about the importance of trying their best. With this data, we are able to see student strengths and weaknesses. With this knowledge, we are better able to individualize the education of each student.
And as always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email!
