Encounter

In Readers' Workshop, we read Encounter, by Jane Yolen.  In this text, she writes about Christopher Columbus from the Native American's point of view.  Have your students reflect on what they think about Columbus; have them say, "I used to think Columbus was  ___________, but now I know Columbus is ______ ."  Ask them about the illustration below and what it makes them infer about Columbus.  Encourage them to use evidence from the text and illustration to support their thinking, their claim.

Reading Week Schedule (March 14-18)

• Mellow Monday: Wear your pajamas and cozy up with a good book.
• Twilight Tuesday: Bring in a flashlight to read with!
• Wear Your Words Wednesday:  Wear a shirt with words.
• Telling Tales Thursday/ St. Patrick's Day: Read with our kindergarten buddies and wear green.
• Book Character Day:  Dress like your favorite book character!

Homework:

• Math homework
• Practice multiplication facts
• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

• Herr's Field Trip:  March 30, 2016
• Please return permission slip ASAP.
• Picture Day: Thursday, March 31

Classroom Supplies:  Again, thank you, thank you, thank you to families who continue to keep our classroom stocked with supplies so we can focus on learning.  Your generosity is so appreciated.  Thank you!

• Whiteboard markers

Kidblog Link:  

• https://kidblog.org/class/RES11/login

Thank you,

Mrs. O'Neill