It is very important that your child is reading at least 20 minutes a night. The only way to become a better reader it to spend time reading!
Here is the link to what we are working on in reading.
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1. Copy and paste link into a new internet window
2. Enter your child's user name and password
Username: is your child's graduation year first initial and last name
Password: is your child's graduation year first initial and last name
Example: Username 24jroiko
Password 24jroiko
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Link to spelling and vocabulary by units
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzBpaR4owNPyelI2QTdTSGlJQlU?usp=sharing
Here is the link to what we are working on in reading.
To login
1. Copy and paste link into a new internet window
2. Enter your child's user name and password
Username: is your child's graduation year first initial and last name
Password: is your child's graduation year first initial and last name
Example: Username 24jroiko
Password 24jroiko
https://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do
Link to spelling and vocabulary by units
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BzBpaR4owNPyelI2QTdTSGlJQlU?usp=sharing
Wonders Unit 2 Week 1
Essential Question: What do good problems solvers do?
Spelling- Variant Vowel /o/ and Diphthongs /oi/ and /ou/
1. joint 11.counter
2. foul 12. brought
3. coil 13. bawl
4. hoist 14. fountain
5. stout 15. sprawls
6. dawdle 16. douse
7. mouthful 17. clause
8. sprouts 18. cautious
9. turmoil 19. scrawny
10. foundation 20.turquoise
Challenge Words
21. buoyant 22. renown
Grammar: Use and recognize different types of NOUNS.
* Vocabulary- Using Context Clues
- Authors sometimes define or restate the meaning of a difficult word within the text. They might use commas and the clue word OR to define the meaning of a word; they might place a definition in parentheses immediately following a word; or they might define a work in a nearby sentence.
* Comprehension strategy- Reread
-Rereading a text can help clarify points an author makes. It can help you check for understanding of how ideas are presented and supported by an author.
* Comprehension skill- Problem and Solution/Text structure
- Author’s argue for or against an idea in a text and give reasons and evidence to support their point of view, which includes facts and opinions.
* Genre- Expository Text
- Provides facts, examples, and explanations about a topic. May include text features such as headings and presented in a clear logical order.
Vocabulary words
resolve – to settle, resolve or explain something
committees – groups of people chosen to do certain work
convention –a formal meeting for a special purpose
debate – to argue or discuss
proposal – a plan or suggestion
representatives – people chosen to speak or act for others
situation – a condition or state of affairs
union – is formed by joining two or more together
Essential Question: What do good problems solvers do?
Spelling- Variant Vowel /o/ and Diphthongs /oi/ and /ou/
1. joint 11.counter
2. foul 12. brought
3. coil 13. bawl
4. hoist 14. fountain
5. stout 15. sprawls
6. dawdle 16. douse
7. mouthful 17. clause
8. sprouts 18. cautious
9. turmoil 19. scrawny
10. foundation 20.turquoise
Challenge Words
21. buoyant 22. renown
Grammar: Use and recognize different types of NOUNS.
* Vocabulary- Using Context Clues
- Authors sometimes define or restate the meaning of a difficult word within the text. They might use commas and the clue word OR to define the meaning of a word; they might place a definition in parentheses immediately following a word; or they might define a work in a nearby sentence.
* Comprehension strategy- Reread
-Rereading a text can help clarify points an author makes. It can help you check for understanding of how ideas are presented and supported by an author.
* Comprehension skill- Problem and Solution/Text structure
- Author’s argue for or against an idea in a text and give reasons and evidence to support their point of view, which includes facts and opinions.
* Genre- Expository Text
- Provides facts, examples, and explanations about a topic. May include text features such as headings and presented in a clear logical order.
Vocabulary words
resolve – to settle, resolve or explain something
committees – groups of people chosen to do certain work
convention –a formal meeting for a special purpose
debate – to argue or discuss
proposal – a plan or suggestion
representatives – people chosen to speak or act for others
situation – a condition or state of affairs
union – is formed by joining two or more together