BookFlix

Scholastic has extended free access to BookFlix for every child in Georgia through Tuesday, Feb. 28.  (Click HERE for the direct link.) This digital literacy resource pairs animated storybooks with related nonfiction titles to reinforce early reading skills and develop essential real-world knowledge.

The vibrant animation, rich audio, and interactive games make BookFlix a perfect tool to engage and support beginning readers from Pre-K to third grade. BookFlix helps students:

• read and comprehend literature and information text,
• respond to texts that are read aloud, and
• acquire grade-appropriate vocabulary.

Your kids can continue reading today.

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Thurs. 1/5

Finish SS WB ch. 5 if you didn't finish in class today.

Write your 15 spelling words in your agenda.  Group the words together by endings "-er," "-ar," and "-or."

Read & write today's summary of what you read.

Study math facts!

Hero Project

The kids are very excited about our upcoming HERO project!  We will be learning about 10 American heroes: Paul Revere, Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Mary McLeod Bethune, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, Thurgood Marshall, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Cesar Chavez.

In addition, we will be having a HERO DAY in February or March where the students will teach us about their hero.  Their hero cannot be one of the 10 we are studying AND they must read a book about their hero.  (Yes, that does limit them somewhat.)  I will be sending home complete details about their project later in the month, but I wanted to share their excitement with you.  I hope you have some great discussions at home about what a hero is and who your heroes are!

While there is no need to start on the project, I wanted you to know what they have been told and to reassure you that you will be getting clear instructions later.

Week 19: Paul Revere ELA & SS

3.19 American Heroes: Paul Revere                                                           HD3/JC3

Spelling: Paul Revere –er, -ar, -or

Red & Orange Groups: words 1-15        Yellow & Green Groups: words 6-20          

Blue Group: words 11-25
(Students were asked in class today when assigned to their color group to highlight or circle their words.)

When you write your 15 spelling words in your agenda, group the “-ar,” “-er,” and “-or” endings together.  Complete by Friday, 1/6.  Your spelling bonus is due no later than Thursday, 1/12, and your test over your assigned group of words will be Friday, 1/13.  (We may test on Thursday because of the MLK Holiday on the 16th but I will let you know well in advance.) 

1.     danger

2.     dollar

3.     eraser

4.     wander

5.     tractor

6.     eager

7.     harbor

8.     glimmer

9.     solar

10. sticker

11. locker

12. pillar

13. linger

14. sensor

15. refrigerator

16. helicopter

17. surrender

18. rumor

19. alligator

20. numerator

21. denominator

22. collector

23. caterpillar

24. ancestor

25. counselor

Vocabulary: American Hero Paul Revere

Vocabulary bonuses are due no later than Thursday, 1/12, and your test will be Friday, 1/13.

1.  hero: (noun) a brave person who is admired or looked up to

2.  rights: (noun) certain freedoms given by law

3.  independence: (noun) freedom from control or restraint

4.  patriot: (noun) person that loves their country

5.  protest: (verb) to object or complain

6.  steeple: (noun) a tall tower in a church or chapel

7.  crave: (verb) to want badly

8.  engraved: (verb) to cut or carve figures or words onto a hard surface

9.  supervised: (verb) to manage or closely watch

10. remarkable: (adjective) unusual or striking

IRA: Summarizing Your Book

            Each evening, write a paragraph to tell about what you read that day.  Your entries will be for Wednesday (1/4), Thursday, Friday, Saturday OR Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  You can write your daily summary paragraph on your own paper or as a Google Doc to be shared by Friday, 1/13.  You will have a total of EIGHT paragraphs (one for each day).

            Each day, write the book title and page numbers you read.  It’s okay if you finish your book and need to start a new one.  You can use the following chart if you’d like:

Book Title

Date	Pages Read	Summary Paragraph
Wed. 1/4	1-23
Thurs. 1/5	24-37

Reading strategy: Summarizing

Language Arts: parts of speech and informational writing

December Student Showcase & Party

Thank you so very, very much for your time and your generosity with our class party and student stocking stuffers!  Indoor recess has never been so fun!  (I posted pictures on Class Dojo of the students opening their goodies.  They were a big hit!)

I have posted a link to the math card & dice game instructions in the math tab, above.  You can also click HERE to access them.

Week 17: Winter ELA

Students received their spelling & vocabulary sheets and their math homework sheet for next week TODAY.  We hope this helps ease the holiday madness.  Our theme days have had to change slightly because of school-wide plans.

3.17 Winter

Spelling practice bonuses are due no later than Thursday.  (See the Spelling & Vocabulary tab on Mrs. Dyer’s blog at http://hdyer3.blogspot.com if you need ideas.)

Don’t forget about practicing at Spellingcity.com.

1.     frosty

2.     sparkling

3.     glistening

4.     dazzling

5.     freezing

6.     frigid

7.     arctic

8.     mounds

9.     snowflake

10. icicles

11. blizzard

12. swirls

13. blasts

14. shivers

15. diamonds

This week, you must look up your vocabulary definitions.  You are welcome to use a dictionary at home or borrow one from school.  Dictionary.com is a good resource too.  Vocabulary practice bonuses are due no later than this Thursday.  Don’t forget about Spellingcity.com.

*Your test Friday will have a total of 10 words (this week’s words plus review words).  

1.  blustery

2.  bleak

3.  hypothermia

4.  drafty

5.  frigid

6.  solstice

7.  sniffle

Upcoming Events:

*The UCES Student Council has planned Holiday Spirit Days for this week, so we have incorporated an them into our plans and changed our days around a bit.

12/12 Stocking Day: Wear your Christmas socks.

12/13 School theme: Red & Green Christmas Bows

12/14 Ugly Sweater or Gingerbread Day: Dress like a gingerbread man (or lady).

12/15 Parent involvement and class party (8:15-9:45); Santa’s Workshop: Dress up like you work for “The Big Guy”

12/16 Holiday Hat Day; Snow THEME Day: Wear something with snowflakes.

12/19 Christmas Cookie Day

12/20 Reindeer Day: Dress like a reindeer!

12/21 Polar Express Day: Wear your Christmas PJs.

     Early release for the holidays!

Candy Canes & How They're Made

Click HERE for the video.