Welcome to reading class with Mr. Long!
Our reading class will use a mix of materials, as we work this year to transition from the K-2 reading series into the study of literature novels similar to grades 4 & 5. We will read select stories from the grade 3 blue Reading Mastery books, some non-fiction booklets, and a handful of novels this year. Typically our classwork/homework will consist of reading a story in the RM book or a chapter/section in a booklet or novel, followed by pages to complete in a packet. Most often the packet will consist of two pages. We will sometimes be able to complete this work in class, but at times readers may have to complete the packet work at home as homework.
Readers at Nova are also expected to do some free reading each/most evenings and weekends. See below for details.
Our Current Work:
Click HERE to access the figurative language poster for definitions and examples of similes, metaphors, hyperbole, etc.
Monday, May 25: no school (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 26: The Cricket in Times Square chapter 12; homework: finish chapter 13 work
Wednesday, May 27: The Cricket in Times Square chapter 13; homework: finish chapter 13 work
Thursday, May 28: review materials, skills, information, and concepts from the year; homework: read 20 minutes
Friday, May 29: end of year final assessment in class; homework: read 20 minutes
Monday, June 1: The Cricket in Times Square chapters 14 & 15; homework: finish chapters 14 & 15 work
Tuesday, June 2: The Cricket in Times Square end of book quiz; homework: read 20 minutes
Wednesday, June 3: last day of reading class/school -- summer reading recommendations & reflection
Free Reading Expectations:
As part of being a scholar at Nova, your child is expected to read 20 minutes most evenings as part of his/her homework. This can include family reading time with read aloud stories, silent reading at bedtime, etc.