Homework
Homework is an opportunity for students to practice what they've learned in class with the purpose of solidifying either skills or critical thinking completed earlier that day. Students may adjust the daily work according to other weekly activities. We encourage students to enjoy family time and extracurricular activities.
A typical night of homework would be 25 minutes of reading, and some math; either a math worksheet or 10 minutes of practicing math facts. Also 5 - 10 minutes of reviewing or practicing word work at least 3 times during the week. At some points in the year homework may include an occasional project which will be assigned with ample time to complete them. In total, the homework each night should not take more than 55 minutes. If it takes longer, then you as a parent should decide what is most important to eliminate. Since homework is completed at home, PARENTS ARE IN CHARGE OF HOMEWORK.
Not all homework is graded.
Homework Will Always Be:
Read A "Just Right For Me" Book for 25 minutes.
Purpose: to create meaning from written text.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE A GOOD READER?
-a quiet place
-a calm attitude
-a bookmark
-a thinking brain
-time to soak like a sponge
-someone to ask you questions about the book or a place to journal your thinking
Math
Purpose:to review strategies and practice concepts learned that day.
Math book page or practice math facts for 10 minutes a day.
Math games and math facts can be practiced on "Ready Math" or "Extra Math."
SPELLING LINKS
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