Week 6

Here are some highlights from the week...


This week in Reader's Workshop, we introduced Partner Reading! Partner reading allows for more time to practice strategies, build fluency, check for understanding, hear their own voice and time to share in this learning community. It also increases reading involvement, attention and collaboration. 

We also discussed picking books that are a "good fit" for us! They are not too hard, not too easy, but just right! This can be a challenging task, but the first graders did an excellent job identifying when a book might be too hard or too easy.  We will continue to practice and reinforce picking and reading "good fit: books throughout the year. 


*** Our current focus when picking books that are just right. 

2 - 3 tricky words on a page = GOOD FIT!
4 - 5 tricky words on a page = give it a try 
5 or more tricky words on a page =  goal book

0 - 1 tricky words on a page = too easy


In math we learned about adding "doubles and neighbors." This is a great strategy for students to use when problem solving. If they know the sum of the doubles (2+2=4), then they can figure out the sum of the neighbor numbers by adding or subtracting 1 (2+3=5). This strategy is on that they can add to their problem solving "tool kit" to help increase their fluency and build their number sense. By using the number line, counting down/up and using visuals, students can continue to build their understanding and fluency with both subtraction and addition.

Reminders:
10/11 -- Run for the Arts - Room 112 Runners Wear Blue! 

10/11 -- PTA Meeting @ 7:00pm
10/14 -- No School - State Inservice

Here are some photos from the week...