Mrs. Cole's Column
Monday, March 14, 2016
IREAD3 Testing
IREAD Schedule
Monday, March 14th- 9:45-10:25
Tuesday, March 15th- 9:45-10:30
Wednesday, March 16th- 9:45-10:27
This portion includes:
Phonics - beginning, middle, and ending sounds
Vocabulary skills - Prefixes, suffixes, context clues, synonyms and antonyms
Reading Comprehension- Reading a story and answering multiple choice questions
All sections of IREAD will be timed. Anything not finished cannot be completed at a later time. IREAD results usually come back a month after they take the test (maybe sooner).
IREAD3 Snacks
Scholastic Book Order
These orders are due Friday, March 18.
What's happening this week in Room 512!
Math-
We are finishing Unit 12: Time and Temperature this week. We will test on Friday.
Please encourage studying math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) at home. If you are unsure what facts your child should be studying, please email me. I can also print out flashcards to study at home.
Writing-
We will revisit narrative writing again.
Reading-
Unit 5 Week 1
Comprehension Strategy: Summarize
Comprehension Skill: Point of View
Genre: Fairy Tale
Vocabulary Strategy: Root words
Social Studies-
Government - We will work on constructing maps.
Reminders
Math homework due Friday, March 18
Reading homework due Friday, March 18
Math Fact Mastery - Friday, March 18
Spring Break - March 26-April 3
Websites to use at home
Riddle of the Week
What goes up but never comes down?
The first person to give the answer to Mrs. Cole will receive some $!