Monday, October 08, 2007

Reading Update (Grades 3-5)

Word of the Week:
esteem - 1 : to think of in a particular way : consider
2 : to think very highly or favorably of
Sentence - Keira is thrilled to have been put in charge of a ceremony
honoring a teacher that the students esteem as a guide and role
model.
Benchmark Skills of the Week:
Continue working on the following benchmark items during your daily
instruction:
- Cause and Effect
- Vocabulary
* Refer to the vocabulary task card in reference to multiple meaning words.
FCAT Writing Benchmark Focus:
- Ms. Carter will continue to pull all fourth graders for writing instruction.
FCAT Reading Benchmark Focus:
- Follow Grade Level "Instructional Focus Calendar" based on Houghton
Mifflin series Theme 2
Date(s) to Remember:
- Reading PLUS begins this week. All students must utilize the computer
based reading program twice a week for 30 minutes a day.
- Accelerated Reader - Teachers, make sure that all of your students are
visiting the media center and are taking AR test daily. All students must
read and take 10 AR test by October 25.
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