Throughout the week, students will be engaged in a wide variety of literacy lessons during our Reading Workshop, Writing Workshop, phonics, independent reading, and read aloud times.
During our Reading and Writing Workshops, students will participate in a mini-lesson and then have opportunities to practice and apply their understanding through independent, partner, and whole group work and projects.
Our literacy lessons are frequently integrated with other content areas, such as global citizenship, science, math, and the arts.
We have read aloud every day. In addition to picture books which are read for instruction and pleasure, we also have a time dedicated to our classroom chapter book. Chapter books are intended to promote classroom discussion and deepen understanding of literary concepts such as character.
Our current chapter book is: Megabat
It is important that each child read at least 30 minutes per day. This can be reading by themselves, reading to someone, being read to or a combination. It is still appropriate for students to listen to someone read aloud. In my family, we read and discuss chapter books that are enjoyed by everyone. It is also a great opportunity to deepen comprehension and launch discussions.
Handwriting and Fine Motor Skills
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