Literacy Centers

Literacy Centers this week:

1.  Guided Reading

Each group focused on something meaningful or important

for their learning.  This group was working on words that end in -ing.

2.  Read with a Friend

We have a bunch of Halloween and Fall stories to read.

3.  Writing

Students chose a noun card and an adjective and wrote a 'juicy' sentence

using the noun and adjective they chose.  Our 'juicy' sentences need to

have an 'and' or a 'because' to add details for the reader. 

Example: At the park I saw pretty flowers and they were beautiful.

I like cuddly bunnies because bunnies are my favourite animal.

4.  Retell

Students used pictures to retell the story of Hazel's Amazing Mother

Hazel's Amazing Mother

Click the link to hear the story.

We have been working on Procedural Writing.  The students were asked to write the steps of how to 

trick or treat.  To get inspired they acted it out.  They dressed up in costumes, got bags to gather their 

pretend candy, and trick-or-treated at pretend houses in the classroom.  

THEY LOVE TO DRESS UP!!!

Once the acting was done they did a fantastic job of writing the steps of how to trick or treat in their journals.  Look for your child's journal in the next week so you can read their writing. 

AT HOME

BRING IT IN FOR A PRIZE FROM THE PRIZE BOX

Write out the steps of something....
How to brush your teeth
How to make a peanut butter sandwich
How to get ready for school in the morning
How to play a video game

FOCUS ON WRITING AT LEAST 4 GREAT SENTENCES

(We have been focusing on using 'and' or 'because' to add details and make our sentences really 'juicy')

Example: How to Play Minecraft

First turn on the TV and video game system.  Next get the controller so you are ready

to play and click on the world you want to play on.  Then gather things to fill your inventory because you need items to use for building.  Finally build something really cool because building is fun!