During the full period on Monday we will be working on Reading. Every 5 weeks or so we will begin a new unit of interest. Our reading will include short stories, novels of many genres, poetry and non-fiction. On Mondays we will work on reading strategies, such as connecting, questioning, predicting, visualizing, summarizing and more. We will also spend time responding to the wonderful literature we read. During some of our reading instruction the entire class will be reading the same book. At other times, students will choose from a variety of books and discuss the books with other students in literature circles. You can find more specific information about our current unit of study by clicking on the link below entitled "current reading". 1/2 Period During the 1/2 period on Monday we will be exploring words and strategies for your writing using the writer's notebook we will look at word attack skills and vocabulary development. Tuesday Full Period
During the full period on Tuesday we will be working on Writer's Workshop. The writer's workshop incorporates the entire writing process including planning, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Students will learn how to plan and organize their writing. They will learn numerous ways to make their writing more elaborate. They will become adept at revising their writing and editing for mechanical errors. We will have mini lessons during these writing sessions to address common writing problems such as the correct use of dialogue punctuation or how to write an attention-grabbing first line.
1/2 Period During the Tuesday 1/2 period class we will be practicing strategies and skills in our writer's notebook.> Wednesday Full Period Wednesday full periods are also reading days. We will work on our reading skills as described on Monday. 1/2 Period Wednesday 1/2 period classes delight in SSR time. SSR stands for sustained silent reading. This is an opportunity for students to work on the Independent Reading requirement of their grade. For more information about this program, click on the link below entitled "Grading and Class rules"and "Independent Reading.
Thursday Full Period Thursday full periods are also writing days. We will work on our writing as described on Tuesday. 1/2 Period Thursday 1/2 periods will be devoted to studying the grammar and punctuation rules that affect the stories and writing pieces we are working on in writer's workshop. Friday Full Period During the full period on Fridays we have endless possibilities. This is the day we bring it all together in an interesting activity. We may do skits, readers' theater, group activities, interpretive drawings, or musical connections. We create, connect, reflect and respond to everything we have been learning.
1/2 Period The Friday 1/2 period is assessment day. Every other week there is a vocabulary/spelling quiz. When there is no quiz, there are classroom assessments to insure that students are learning all the concepts I have presented throughout the week.
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