Our language arts block is full effect! Each morning I start with a mini lesson, which as I mentioned is retelling. Then students break off to read to self or read to someone (depending on what is directed). They read as I pull groups/individuals to read or work on words with. It can look like a typical reading group above, or working with words (magnets, dry erase boards, sight words everywhere :) , crayons, markers, paper etc), chapter books, vocabulary words, computer work (we are allllllmost there). They are really starting to show more enjoyment and stamina in their reading! Sometimes I catch myself just watching them read and it makes me smile to be able to see that growth live!
In writing, we start out the same way with a mini lesson. We are still talking about personal narratives. Now we are making sure that we really plan out what we are going to say, and make sure it's a story and not a sentence. We also introduced sharing out our stories. I have had a few kids at the end of writer's workshop share out their stories. After they are done, we give silent cheers as well as offer and compliments or suggestions. We are very much in the compliment stage :) but we will get there on suggestions with some more modeling and practice! Word study follows. Next week we are going to start rotations! I think they have had a good set up and practice on how to complete each activity and can work on this in small groups based on their needs. So you will see colored paper going home based on their groups. I will also post on the front of the weebly each group colors "hunk and chunk" and color!
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