Wilson Reading
Ms. Sorenson
March 22, 2024
Students have been studying r-controlled syllables and vowel sounds. They worked on reading one syllable words containing these new sounds and are now working on reading these new sounds combined in multi-syllable words at the word, sentence and paragraph level. They will be working to complete step 8 before April vacation.
Students have begun to practice test taking strategies to prepare for the upcoming ELA MCAS in April, which will take place the week they return from April vacation. Students have been working on reading various passages (literary and informational), annotating the passages, and applying question strategies.
We just wrapped up studying word relationships and how to solve analogies. This was a fun two week word study where they students had to challenge themselves to solve unknown word pair relationships by first identifying how completed word pairs were related. It was fun to see how they each approached these problems differently and listen to them explain their thinking.
During our weekly long block students continue to build their independent reading stamina, by reading narrative and informational texts and reflecting on their reading by "Asking Questions," "Making Predictions," "Making a Connection," "Summarizing", "Setting Effect", "Characterization", "Identifying Text Features" and "Main Idea/Details" .
Google Classroom and Powerschool
Google Classroom is used in my class as a way to share assignments and for students to turn in assignments. I also share resources and electronic activities on Google Classroom. When I am absent I will use Google Classroom to share my expectations for class that day and assignments to be worked on while I'm absent. I do not give grades to assignments on Google Classroom.
Grades for assignments and messages about retakes are posted to powerschool. Please reach out if you have a question about an assignment or any other grade related query.
Meet Ms. Sorenson
REMINDERS
- 3/29 Early Release
- 4/10 Early Release
- 4//15 - 4/19 April Vacation
- 4/23 and 4/24 ELA MCAS
- Bring a water bottle to school to use throughout the day.
- The building temperature changes dramatically from day to day, so dress in layers.
- If you have any questions or concerns please reach out. I am best reached through email.