Reading
Reading
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Reading Fluency
We want our readers to continue to work on their reading fluency. Listed below are six areas you can continue to listen for as your child reads aloud a text.
Pausing- the way the reader's voice is guided by punctuation.
Phrasing- the way readers put words together in groups.
Stress- the emphasis readers place on particular words to reflect the meaning.
Intonation- the way the reader varies in tone, pitch, and volume- is also called expression.
Rate- the pace at which a reader moves through the text- not too fast or too slow.
To increase your child's fluency, use these fluency probes. Set a one-minute timer. Then, calculate words per minute using this website.
Reading Stamina
Reading stamina is the ability to focus and read independently for a period of time. Use a stopwatch and this tracker to see your child's growth throughout the summer.
Reading Log
A powerful tool to track your reading progress and accountability is the use of a reading log. Here is a digital reading log you can use to track your child's books and type a short response about what your child read.
Reading Genre BINGO
We want our students in all types of books, magazines, digital text. Use this Genre BINGO board to track the various types of book your child reads.
Online Reading
Allow your students to log into their SSO and get onto SORA, an online digital reading catalogue.
Read online on Storyworks (classroom password: vatland3).
Writing About Reading
Writing About Reading
Write a Summary
After reading a chapter or book, write a summary using this graphic organizer.
Example: Carlos went to see Kapiri's new tarantula named Rosy. Carols opened the habitat, and she escaped. Kapri told Carols that her mom was terrified of spiders and if she finds out, it will be goodbye Rosy. Carlos started looking, but he didn't find her. Then they heard Mom scream. She found Rosy snoozing on her bed. Carlos told Mom it was all his fault and that Kapri didn't break her promise. Mom decided to give Rosy and Carlos a second chance.
Responding to Text
Read a fiction text of your choice and select one question to respond to by writing in a notebook or typing on a blank document.
Typing Skills
To support your child in responding to text, we want our students to practice typing. Use Typing.com or Typing Club to practice proper typing techniques.
Math
Math
Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping
This video explains why we use the term regrouping and how our students have been taught using manipulatives.
Practice adding and subtracting numbers up to 999.
Recognizing and Counting Coins
Identify real coins by name and tell the value of each coin.
Count a collection of coins from your car/money jar/around the house to find the total.
Practice skip counting by 5, 10, and 25.
Count coins in this order: Quarter, dime, nickel, penny. Before counting coins, have your child group coins that are the same.
Telling Time to the Minute
Create a Hula Hoop clock - using index cards for 1-12, straws/sticks for hands, and a hula hoop for the outline. Give your child a time to create or create a time and have your child read the clock.
On a car trip, note the time you get in the car and when you get out. Ask your child how long you spent in the car. This is finding the elapsed time.
Clock Splat - Online Game
This online analog clock is great practice for telling time to the minute.
Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication Facts
Students entering 4th grade should be proficient in addition and subtraction facts to 20 as well as multiplication facts within 100. For more addition and subtraction practice games, see the incoming 2nd or 3rd grade page.
Practice singing multiplication skip counting songs
Web based programs: Dreambox (through your child's SSO)
Multiplication Fact Strategies Graphic Organizer - Our students are well versed in this graphic organizer. Use this often to practice representing facts that are tricky for your child.
Subtract Slides and Ladders - Partner Game
Doubles Addition Slides and Ladders - Partner Game
Use dice or playing cards (Skip-Bo cards work great) to practice multiplication facts. Each player can flip over 2 cards, multiply, then compare. The greatest product wins.
Mathplayground.com and Sheppardsoftware.com have great online games to review all math skills.
Students will enjoy practicing their multiplications through these games:
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