We are beginning a new writing unit: How-To Writing. We will work together as a class to write a list of classroom routines, select one and then work through the different components of the How-To piece. This last week students spent time exploring examples of How-To books looking for common features. I've posted a couple photos of this on the Photos page. They noticed a Table of Contents, Materials List and Photographs or Drawings. We will keep adding to this list. As we work on one piece as a class, students will also work with a partner this week to collaborate on one with a different topic. After that students will write their own How-To. You can help them at home to think of topics they might choose - something they are an "expert" at and could explain to someone. Some examples are: How to Play Soccer; How to Make Cookies; How to Make the Bed; How to Brush Your Teeth, etc. This is one of my favorite writing units - it is a great way to teach transition words.
Your child may have mentioned that we have been learning about spiders. So far we have learned the names of some of the 35,000 varieties (whew!) and the names of the different body parts. We used our reading strategy Chunky Monkey to read the words cephalothorax and spinnerets. With our Daily 5 routines pretty solidly in place I am hoping to start having parent volunteers come in during this time to help out. I will send out a form with more information this week. A note about homework October calendars can be turned in this Friday since there will only be one more day in the month next week. I will send the November calendar home on Monday. Reminders Harvest Festival is this Friday at 5:30!
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