Monday: Language Arts
Word Study 1.1 was handed out, reviewed and placed in student binders. The may be found on the right hand side of this blog.

I also handed out and explained students reading logs. Many studies show the importance of increasing the rate at which students read. The only way to do that is through practice! ALL students are required to read a minimum of 20 minutes per night. The log given to students allowed them to track the speed with which they currently reading, as well as, their future progress.

Our reading goal this year is to have each student read 40 books by the end of the year.

Monday: Reading Skills
Our lessons this week center around using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. Students will be asked to list unknown word from today’s reading and try to determine what context clues there are and how they could be used.

AS ALWAYS student need to read at least 20 minutes EACH night J

Tuesday: Language Arts
Today we will be finishing Discovery testing and STAR testing. Student will also be completing a vocabulary worksheet on Word Study words #4,5,6 and 9,10. They may choose to do them all, but must do the listed ones. A copy of the vocabulary sheet can be found on this blog under the Word Study heading.

Tuesday: Reading Skills
Continuing our discussion of context clues, we will go over yesterday’s homework and expand on yesterday’s lesson.

Wednesday: Language Arts
Class contract will be completed.  

Wednesday: Reading Skills
In out context clues lesson we will be talking about using word parts to determine meaning. We will also be going over reading logs.

Thursday: Language Arts
I will be reading a passage and discussing vocabulary terms that will be on next week’s Word Study list. We will be using context clues the determine meanings.

Thursday: Reading Skills
 Context clues lesson: What if context clues and word parts do not work? Ways to cope when the 
author is not being nice!

Friday: Language Arts AND Reading
Read Read Read!!
While students read, I will be conferencing with individual students about their STAR and Discovery test results. Look for paperwork to come home!