Literacy News: March 14-18
The new word wall words for this week are:
1. nothing
2. anything
3. someone
4. however
5. ready
The word wall test will be on Friday, March 18. The grammar grade will come from applying language rules learned so far (conventions).
Reading Goals:
This week students will continue working on reading with fluency and expression in their reader's theaters. They will also be exposed to different types of Literature including folk tales, fables, fairy tales, myths, legends, and poetry.
Language Goals:
Students will continue practicing writing, applying the rules for using commas and quotation marks.
Writing Goals:
Students have already learned about the 6 traits of writing. The next writing project is very exciting! Students will be writing a fable of their own, applying what they have learned in class. We will be checking for good and clear ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions.
News/Announcements:
1. The Miles for Smiles' final mile will be after school on Thursday!! Many students have signed up to help with this good cause. After the students complete the final mile, there will be refreshments and treats waiting for them. Please see the announcement on the right. The donations for Operation Smile (given by the sponsors) is due on Wednesday, March 16, the day before the race. See you there!
2. Father's Day celebration is this Friday, March 18. It will be from 10:30 to 11:20a.m. Do not miss it, dads! Your children have a special surprise planned for you!
Thank you,
Mrs. Lila Paredes
