Homework

Dear Parents

Our class will be using this “booklet” as the format for our homework the rest of this year. Please read over this note to familiarize yourself with this format and routines to follow. Homework is due every Friday!

Mighty Math

In the booklet is our math review/preview. This page displays skills/concepts we will be learning throughout our 1^st grade year. At some times, your kiddo will be reviewing what we have already learned in class and it will be a refresher to keep them “sharp.” Other times, it will be more of a preview, featuring skills and concepts to be covered at a later time in the year.

Passage Reading

Our class will be using these reading passages this year for homework. These passages will help your child practice reading fluently and responding to text. There is also some practice with language skills, such as nonsense words, rhyming, spelling, and grammar. This comprehensive resource will help your child meet the expectations of 1^st grade. Below are some guidelines for completing this homework at home.

Fluency: This term means reading with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression. Your child will have four separate readings. Please DO NOT read all in one night! It is meant to be spread our through the week. Record how far your child reads in 1 minute. Make a mental note of how far your child reads***DON’T stop them. If your child reads the entire passage in under a minute, have them begin reading the passage again until the minute is up. Count the number of words read. If your child had an error (a word they didn’t know or a word read incorrectly), subtract that from the number of words read. Each day you will administer the same way and ideally your child will read more words each time with fewer errors.

-If your child is **reading**very**slowly**, the repeated readings will help. Let them have some time to use word attack strategies on the word (picture clues, sounding out). Wait about 3 seconds before helping them with the word.

-If your child is a strong reader and can read really fast, encourage them to slow a bit and add in expression. A strong reader should pay attention to punctuation and change their reading voice as appropriate.

Comprehension Questions

Your child may work through the comprehension questions as it seems appropriate. You may help guide your child through the questions. Be sure they find the best choice. Going back to the passage to help find the answer is a great strategy! Please be sure to write a full sentence for the written response question.

-If it took your child a while to read through the passage, it is best to wait to do the comprehension questions until more readings have been done. As your child builds fluency and reads most or all words correctly, they will also be able to understand the content of the passage better.

-If your child reads quickly through the passage, it would be appropriate for them to work on the comprehension questions at any time.

Word Work

The homework packet will include our weekly sight words for the week. Please practice spelling words and reading them each night. See the list of activities for fun ways to practice sight words!

Thanks for help!

“Keep Learning Strong All Year Long”