Month: November 2021

We have finished our work on our first class novel.  It was a super fun novel to do, and I used it to familiarize the students with the routines and materials that I use when studying a novel.  This is important because, as the students now move into their independent or small group novel studies, they are well acquainted with how and what to do. In addition, I used the novel to begin their learning of figurative language such as onomatopoeia and personification.  We have also taken the time to study setting in-depth and will also look at point of view (upcoming final lesson).  We are now going to write our own creepy story and use some of the tools we have learned about. 

Planners

This weekend, the planners hold a lot of information.  Some of it is the usual “bring books back for library”, but I have added a few requests for parents.  Firstly, I’d like them to share with you their setting for the ‘creepy story’ they are about to write.   We have done a lot of work on the setting, so they should all have this one figured out.  Secondly, I’ve asked them to tell you what the problem in the story will be.  This part may need some thinking aloud because we have done less prep for this.   Our first story will be shorter and more of a picture book style, so we do not need a complex story problem.  I am aiming for straightforward.

Lastly, we will be writing about a special place in nature this week.  Some students have places that are easy to describe, but other students want to talk about a favorite campground or lake etc., but can’t remember its name.  This is where I could use your help.  Could you please write the name in the planner, if your child needs it?

Thank you, parents!  I appreciate the help.

Mrs. Marto

Div. 6  Wreath

In Gratitude for the Sacrifice and Our Freedom