Over the course of this school year the third grade team is working together to make sure your child is meeting their W.I.G.S. (wildly important goals).
One of the many ways that you can assure your child reaches their academic W.I.G.S. is to make sure they are completing their Zearn lessons and reading log for the week. Listed below is some information about each of these requirements. Please make sure to go over them with your child.
Zearn
Zearn is an outstanding extension of our Eureka Math curriculum. This online program provides independent practice for students and allows them to receive differentiated math at their level. I
For third graders we are expecting students to complete 4 lessons of Zearn for the week. Students every morning will see their progress and track this within their leadership notebook.
While Zearn can sometimes be confusing, please see the attachment below to get a brief description of what Zearn entails. I have been going over them within the classroom, but this is a great tool to have at home so you can help out!
Reading Log
In order to become a better reader, you must read a lot! Your ongoing homework for English Language Arts (ELA) is to read a minimum of 100 minutes per week. This is about 20 minutes of reading five nights per week. You will make sure to document what you are reading Monday-Thursday on your Weekly Reading Log and then return it to Ms. Robey by Friday each week.
What can you read? You have total control over your own check. You may read any genre that you like, as long as it is a “Good Fit Book.” Books must also be appropriate for school and with your parent’s permission.
Where can I get the books? You may check out books from the Lindbergh library, the public library, take home small group books, or you may read books from your house. You will have opportunities to check out from the Lindbergh library once a week.
It is ultimately YOUR responsibility to have a book to read at all times. Plan ahead, “Begin with the end in mind.” Once you get close to finishing a book, make sure you have something else lined up to read next. If you need help finding a “Good Fit Book,” just let me know. I am more than ready to help out!