Week 5
Here are some highlights from the week...
In Reader's Workshop, we discussed picking books that are a "good fit" for us! They are not too hard, not too easy, but just right! This can be a challenging task, but the first graders did an excellent job identifying when a book might be too hard or too easy. We will continue to practice and reinforce picking and reading "good fit" books throughout the year.
*** Our current focus when picking books that are just right.
0 - 1 tricky words on a page = too easy
In writing, we are really working on taking a moment and adding details that help us "zoom in." The magnifying glass has become our small moments mascot that helps remind us to think about questions the reader might have, to zoom in on details and to stretch out our stories. I have read, and the students have shared some great small moment stories and I am excited for them to keep writing and sharing! They have been learning and practicing the writing process as a guide to to support them as writers. This is the writing process we have been following:
In Reader's Workshop, we discussed picking books that are a "good fit" for us! They are not too hard, not too easy, but just right! This can be a challenging task, but the first graders did an excellent job identifying when a book might be too hard or too easy. We will continue to practice and reinforce picking and reading "good fit" books throughout the year.
*** Our current focus when picking books that are just right.
0 - 1 tricky words on a page = too easy
2 - 3 tricky words on a page = GOOD FIT!
4 - 5 tricky words on a page = give it a try
5 or more tricky words on a page = goal book
4 - 5 tricky words on a page = give it a try
5 or more tricky words on a page = goal book
In writing, we are really working on taking a moment and adding details that help us "zoom in." The magnifying glass has become our small moments mascot that helps remind us to think about questions the reader might have, to zoom in on details and to stretch out our stories. I have read, and the students have shared some great small moment stories and I am excited for them to keep writing and sharing! They have been learning and practicing the writing process as a guide to to support them as writers. This is the writing process we have been following:
- Think of an idea (a thing that happened to you, a thing that you do)
- Plan (touch and tell your story with your invisible pencil)
- Write!
Reminders:
10/5 - 10/6 -- Ms. Soulas out
10/6 -- Run For the Arts @ 9:55 - Room 112 runners wear GREEN
10/7 -- Foundation "Scramble for Kids" @ 8am - RedTail Golf Course
Click here for some pictures from the week!
10/6 -- Run For the Arts @ 9:55 - Room 112 runners wear GREEN
10/7 -- Foundation "Scramble for Kids" @ 8am - RedTail Golf Course
Click here for some pictures from the week!
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