This week in class, we have a few things to focus on. The first is plot. Students will begin taking Cornell notes on plot on Monday and should finish on Tuesday.

We will also begin doing think alouds in class, as part of Reading Apprenticeship. By training ourselves to think aloud to a partner as we look at pictures, we are able to track our thoughts and begin metacognition. We will practice this skill throughout the course of the year, as a main part of our reading curriculum.

Lastly, we’ll begin reading Seedfolks, by Paul Fleischman. Students will read along each day as we listen to the Audible version, with many different readers. This book not only provides a great way to practice with plot, conflict, and other key terms in many different stories, but also has underlying themes of individuality, respect, and people from different walks of life coming together. It is an important lesson at the beginning of the year, especially for students coming from different schools, unifying at Stout.

Homework this week:

-Monday, 9/9: Read for 20 minutes in a good book of your choice. Remind parents about Open House 6:00-7:30 on Wednesday.

-Tuesday, 9/10: Read for 20 minutes in a good book of your choice. Remind parents about Open House 6:00-7:30 on Wednesday. IXL 5.I.1 is due Wednesday, September 18th.

-Wednesday, 9/11: Read for 20 minutes in a good book of your choice. Please join us at our Open House from 6:00-7:30. IXL 5.I.1 is due Wednesday, September 18th.

-Thursday, 9/12: Read for 20 minutes in a good book of your choice. Please bring a towel to school for Friday! IXL 5.I.1 is due Wednesday, September 18th.

-Friday, 9/13: Types of Conflict Worksheet #2 due Monday! Read for 20 minutes in a good book of your choice. IXL 5.I.1 is due Wednesday, September 18th.