Homework

1.  Reading Response Logs:  Today students started a Character Study, using the shared text James and the Giant Peach.  For the next few weeks, their reading responses will reflect learning goals of the unit.  They correlate with the different mini-lessons that will be taught during the week.  Your child was provided with a list of different response questions/prompts.  Students were asked to choose a different response each night.  They can choose whichever prompt they like, and are not required to go in a particular order.  

2.  Vocabulary:  On Monday of each week, students will be introduced to 7 higher-level vocabulary terms that will be found in the text during the week.  They each were given a vocabulary "word map" packet to gain a deeper understanding of the terms.  These packets will be due on Thursday.  Each Friday, students will be assessed on the terms which gives them Thursday night to study and review the terms.  Here is a "suggested" schedule for your child to complete the packet:

• Monday: synonyms and antonyms, 1-3 per box (box #'s 4 and 5)
• Tuesday: other forms of the word, and an association, example, or sketch (box #'s 6 and 7)
• Wedesday: my very own sentence (box #8)

* Students will complete box #'s 1-3 in class