LA Update 9-21

Our unit focusing on informational text has come to a close.  Summative reading tests went home today.  Please let me know if you have any questions about them.  The writing pieces will go home later this week.  Ask your child to see what we are working on!

This week we will finish polishing our pieces on an American symbol.  Your child may have the Statue of Liberty, the White House, the Liberty Bell, or Mt. Rushmore.  They have been researching them and taking notes.  The next step is to draft about them with the ultimate goal being an informational article.

                                  
                                 

*We are at our halfway point for the 1st quarter.  It is hard to believe!  A reading counts report will be sent home later this week detailing your child's progress with that.  Please remember that the goal will be for your child to reach at least 20 points.  Again, please let me know if you have questions.

*This week we will be starting to read the book, Capture the Flag.  See the review here.    Parts will be read in class and kids may have to be reading the book at home too.  Audio versions for each chapter can be found using this link if needed for your child.


*Reminder that reading logs are due each Friday with a parent signature.

*Book orders for October are due by 10/9.  I submitted September orders last Friday so hopefully those will arrive soon.  :)