Students will begin to set goals for the first trimester next week. Three goals, one personal and two academic will be created, and tracked for the first trimester. Discussion of these goals and realistic values will reflect in how students feel they can accomplish the goal in the amount of time. Students will evaluate their outcomes and give a reflection close to the conference time in Novemeber. For those who are conferencing in October, an progress update will be given.

Regular homework procedures:  See link for extra sounds and practice!

Spelling: An independent spelling program is critical for student’s to take responsibility for their learning. Often when students have a choice of words to learn, they will transfer the words into their writing. Study styles consist of auditory, visual and kinesthetic practices. By 5th grade, for the majority of students, sound patterns and spelling rules have been set in place. Research shows that students who choose at least half of their own words, commit the word to successful memory.

Vocabulary: Wordly Wise is a program that teaches learning base words, word origins and multiple meaning through expository reading lessons. Students are required to practice the words in context, through lessons A-D. Lesson E is graded based on complete and correct answers.