WE ARE GOOD READERS AND WRITERS!
ELA
We will be using the "Journeys" reading series, along with picture books, during Reading Workshop. We will read stories together, focusing on fluency, comprehension, and expanding vocabulary. These skills will carry over into our small group lessons, where children are instructed on their individual reading levels. Children will also be self-selecting "good fit" books to keep in their book boxes for independent and partner reading.
For word work and handwriting,we will be using a program called Fundations, which provides a systematic and explicit approach to reading and spelling. Your child will be learning about spelling patterns, word structure, and sentence structure.
Reading for 20 minutes each night is essential to your child's success in first grade. I will be sending home books in your child's reading folder, which should be practiced and returned to school, since these are used in our small groups daily.
Why is it important for my child to read for 20 minutes each night?
WRITING WORKSHOP:
We will use the Lucy Calkins writing program to introduce children to many genres of writing, including personal narratives, nonfiction writing, opinion writing, and poetry. Your child will be encouraged to take risks and write the best they can. We will be writing with our audience in mind, and will share our pieces regularly with our peers and others.
We will be using the "Journeys" reading series, along with picture books, during Reading Workshop. We will read stories together, focusing on fluency, comprehension, and expanding vocabulary. These skills will carry over into our small group lessons, where children are instructed on their individual reading levels. Children will also be self-selecting "good fit" books to keep in their book boxes for independent and partner reading.
For word work and handwriting,we will be using a program called Fundations, which provides a systematic and explicit approach to reading and spelling. Your child will be learning about spelling patterns, word structure, and sentence structure.
Reading for 20 minutes each night is essential to your child's success in first grade. I will be sending home books in your child's reading folder, which should be practiced and returned to school, since these are used in our small groups daily.
Why is it important for my child to read for 20 minutes each night?
WRITING WORKSHOP:
We will use the Lucy Calkins writing program to introduce children to many genres of writing, including personal narratives, nonfiction writing, opinion writing, and poetry. Your child will be encouraged to take risks and write the best they can. We will be writing with our audience in mind, and will share our pieces regularly with our peers and others.