We started last week...things you should know::
*Each list extends over 2 weeks (pretest on last Monday, post test this Friday!)
*Each list consists of 3 parts:
- words we use everyday
- multi-syllabic words that can be broken down into parts to spell--usually containing a prefix/suffix and focusing on parts of speech
- "transfer" words that follow a spelling pattern (This week it is "ee" words and "ea" words. Although this seems simple, we will be focusing on asking ourselves, "Which spelling of the word looks right?" If we know the patterns, we can try them all out and through the process of elimination, find the correct spelling).
*The words are located in their homework section of their binder. These are to stay in the binder, as we will be working with them during school time.
*100% on the pretest means that you only spell the transfer words (8) for the post test.
*There is no homework for these lists except to practice them a few times each week (or as needed).
Book Reports...can start coming in! If your child finishes the project early, send it in! The final due date is November 20th.
And now...to our oh-so-busy week that is coming up...
Monday: October 26th: Picture make-ups (bring back picture book if you'd like them redone)
Wednesday: October 28th: John Ball Zoo school program in science class!! Thanks to our PTO for sponsoring this in-school field trip focusing on animal adapations :).
Thursday: October 29th...Parade of Homes, investigations-style (1:00-1:45)
Friday: October 30th...Spelling test (morning), early recess (1:45)/parade(2:10)/party(2:30-3:25)
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