Stickies at Home!

In Writers' Workshop, we read a mentor text, Owl Moon, by Jane Yolen. We read as writers, noticing writing elements authors use when writing personal narratives.

In Readers' Workshop, we read City Dog, Country Frog, by Mo Willems.  We used sticky notes to jot down our inferences about character traits as we read. Again, encourage your child to use stickies (or a notebook) when they read at home. They now have 3 strategies under their belts:

1. Make predictions
2. Wondering
3. Inferences about character traits

In Word Study, students learned the meaning of "deceptive".  Ask your child what this means and for an example (A: someone who is sneaky and misleading to others).

In Math Workshop, students used number sense and spatial reasoning to solve real world problems money.

In Social Studies, students engaged in a Chalk Talk regarding rules.  Specifically students made connections with others' ideas to identify traits of effective rules.

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

• Food Drive:  Donations are being accepted for any non-perishable food items.  Thank you!

Classroom Supplies:

Thank you for another great week!

Mrs. O'Neill