- We wrapped up subject/predicate successfully and are moving on to review verbs.
- We started a spelling program this week. This seems to be an area of great need in our group, based upon ISAT scores and a pre-test students did at the beginning of the year. We have many outstanding writers and I think we can really improve writing through working on this peice. I found a research based program arranged by spelling patterns and similar vowel sounds and I am really excited about it! We will work about every other day on spelling and spend about two weeks before we test learning word patterns, sounds, strategies.
- Students will begin telling anecdotes on Friday, on a volunteer basis. We will sign up for about 5-6 students a day and will go through next week, dedicating part of the period to this. After performing the 5 minute anecdote, students will submit a neatly written or typed final copy. The story does not need to be memorized, but should not be read directly from the paper.
- We will work to create well-developed settings in a narrative next week!
Short Vowel Sounds
- unselfish
- possible
- accent
- messenger
- publish
- snapshot
- withstand
- athletic
- rapid
- significant
- mathematics
- dismiss
- penniless
- establish
- suspense
Challenge (required for some students)
- velocity
- optimum
- discipline
- recommend
- necessity
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