Friday, January 13, 2012

Week 19

Our Non fiction picture books are finished! It was a long process and it was important for children to set individual goals throughout the process but the end results look very good!

Here's what to look forward to next week:

  • Schools are closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
  • We are beginning Fantasy Book Clubs. Children will read fantasy books and meet with a same ability level group in order to discuss their reading. This unit builds on the goal setting skills we started with the previous writing unit since groups will be asked to determine the reading pace and assignments for the members of the group. Children have to be responsible for staying on track so that they are ready to participate in their group's discussions.
  • December-January progress reports will be given out on Wednesday. 
Have a great weekend!