Tuesday was moving day! Our desk arrangement is set up a little different and the first graders are in new seats. The first grade writers have been making their opinion writing stronger by talking directly to their reader, asking questions, stating their opinion, providing reasons and including a conclusion. A great way to support this writing and structure at home is to encourage them to write an opinion piece if they are asking for a particular toy, or food or movie! On Wednesday, Mrs. McGrady was in Room 112 while I was reading with students. The district has adopted a new reading assessment tool and I was able to take the day to use it and learn more about each reader! At home activity to support reading and writing: Make a nonsense book! Materials: Ten or more index cards A small notebook Pencils, crayons, colored pencils, or markers Divide the cards into two sets. On each of the cards in the first set, have your first grader write a sentence subject like ...
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