Literacy
Jane Goodall
During the 1st week of December, students in literacy read about Jane Goodall's ideas on how to help "Help Save Wildlife". If you would like to read more about Jane Goodall & the animals she studied, check out the links below.
1st Link - takes you to J. Goodall Institute. Check out the links to "Jane Goodall's Study Corner"
1st Link - takes you to J. Goodall Institute. Check out the links to "Jane Goodall's Study Corner"
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J. Goodall Institute |
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Jane Goodall |
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Roots & Shoots Q&A |
Class Novel
This month, our book on tape is "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen.
Reading Logs
Your child is responsible for reading 30 minutes a night (at least 5 times a week) and keeping a log which you sign. Reading logs are due each Monday. Reading Logs are part of your child's weekly Literacy Contract grade.
Literacy
Ms. Berger, the ESL teacher, and I have an ESL cluster during Literacy this year. We are following the same framework as all the other classes.
We begin class with a review of vocabulary. We learn a writing skill and a reading comprehension strategy. Soon, we break up into groups for Centers. Ms. Berger and Ms. Pape each provide direct instruction in reading and writing with small groups of students. During Centers, students are also reading independently and completing assignments independently.