I also have to thank all the parents who came to the Curriculum Conference. There was a packet with slides from our power point presentation and I can send a copy home by request, to the families who were unable to attend.
As we move along our writing unit, parents can help students develop more informed persuasive essays by talking about the topic your child chose. For instance, if your child is writing to convince others that dogs make the best pets, you might want to discuss the reasons why dogs are useful (helps to guard the home, provides companionship, easy to train, etc.).This will help students gather content to use in supporting their thesis statement. Try to push your child be asking them to tell why they think so, using facts or personal experience to elaborate.
Here's what is coming up next week:
- Due to my absence this Friday, I will add progress comments to your child's homework folder this Monday.
- We will make our first visit to the Armory on Tuesday. Please make sure your child wears clothing appropriate for exercise and sneakers.
- We will launch our Word Study program this week. The Words Their Way cards will travel with your child in his/her homework folder. Encourage your child to look over the words as needed and to name the spelling rule as they sort they words.
