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 reading packet for Reading Mastery lessons 91 - 100.
Click HERE to access the Balto packet.
Click HERE to access the figurative language poster for definitions and examples of similes, metaphors, hyperbole, etc.
Monday, February 2: Reading Mastery book lesson #97; homework: packet work for lesson #97
Tuesday, February 3: Reading Mastery book lesson #98; homework: packet work for lesson #98
Wednesday, February 4: Reading Mastery book lesson #99; homework: packet work for lesson #99
Thursday, February 5: Reading Mastery lesson #100 -- test day in class; homework: read 20 minutes
Friday, February 6: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 1; homework: finish packet work for chapter 1
Monday, February 9: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 2; homework: finish packet work for chapter 2
Tuesday, February 10: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 3; homework: finish packet work for chapter 3
Wednesday, February 11: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 4; homework: finish packet work for chapter 4
Thursday, February 12: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 5; homework: finish packet work for chapter 5
Friday, February 13: no school (staff development day)
Monday, February 16: no school (Presidents' Day)
Tuesday, February 10: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 6; homework: finish packet work for chapter 6
Wednesday, February 11: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 7; homework: finish packet work for chapter 7
Thursday, February 12: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 8; homework: finish packet work for chapter 8
Friday, February 13: Balto of the Blue Dawn chapter 9; homework: finish packet work for chapter 9
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.