Weekly Updates!
Mrs. Reynolds' Class, October 5-9
Important Dates
*Pike Fire Risk Watch Lesson, Oct. 6 at 9:30am
*Pumpkin Patch Study Trip, Oct. 7 at 9:15am
*St. Vincent Wellness Presentation, Oct. 9 at 1:15pm
*PTEF Race for Education, Oct. 10
*Fall Break, Oct. 12-23
*Last Day of Trimester 1, Nov. 6
Reading Workshop
Students will be encouraged to:
*determine what strategy would help them solve their reading "problem"
*describe how and why they used a reading strategy to their partner
*incorporate the word "because" when explaining their thinking
*use sticky notes to mark parts of the book that they find interesting or confusing
*explain the difference between reading strategies (Eagle Eye, Lips the Fish, Stretchy Snake and Tryin' Lion will be reviewed)(Skippy Frog will be introduced)
Writing Workshop
Students will learn to find patterns in an author's writing in order to develop a personal style as a writer.
Students will be encouraged to:
*determine why authors use certain writing and illustrating techniques
*add details to their story
*create an introduction to their story that gets the reader's attention
*incorporate an author's signature technique into their own writing
*make pages with pictures and words that match
*write down as many sounds as they hear in a word (it doesn't need to be perfect)
*use correct letter formation
*use punctuation at the end of each sentence
*put spaces between each word
Math Workshop
Students will learn to identify and describe characteristics of objects and shapes in order to compare and classify objects.
Students will be encouraged to:
*use a variety of math tools to solve problems
*use appropriate mathematical language when describing shapes (edges/sides, vertices/corners, 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional)
*verbalize their math ideas to a partner or group
*record their thinking in a math journal using pictures AND words