Wednesday, November 16

Wednesday, November 16
Letter Study: Ss

Sight Word Focus: or
Reading Skills: Using Text Features: Boldfaced Words and Sidebars
Darker, or boldfaced, words are important to the topic. The chapter title is bold because it names a section of the book. In this chapter, I know to pay close attention to anything that tells about adult frogs.

The main text says that frogs breathe through skin and lungs but not why. The sidebar says it depends on whether the frog is in water or on land.

 Pay attention to boldfaced words and sidebars. Ask yourself, “Why did the author boldface these words? How can they help me notice important text? What details can I learn from this sidebar?

Writer's Workshop: The children will continue to work on their writing stamina as well as learn about what good listeners do when someone is sharing their writing...

~Sit criss-cross applesauce.
~Look at the person who is speaking.
~Listen to the person who is speaking.
A storybook reader is scheduled for 9:30 to read Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving.
DAILY 5
 Math: Measuring
Yesterday the children measured with cubes.Today they are measuring with large paper clips.

Music Today
 Time for Kids: Animals on the Move

SMART Room

~Jeff Henrikson from Club's Choice will be with us at 9:30 this morning to explain our school fundraiser to the kids today. Watch for a packet to come home with your child today.
~Mary is showing the children how to make a horizon for their holiday scene. They were introduced to oil pastels.