Staff Directory Calendar Angel

Shaw, Mary

Discuss the following information with your children after they read a book with you:
 
  Character     
Is there a main character? Who is it?
How is the main character important to this story?
Are there other important characters? How are they important to the story?
Setting
Where does the story take place?
What is important about the setting?
How important is the setting to the story?
Problem
Is there a problem in this story?
How does the problem affect the characters?
How do you predict the problem might be solved?
Solution
How did the story end?
Was the problem solved?
Did you like the ending? Why or why not?

 

Reading and Literacy Skills

  1. Recognizes Book Titles and Authors
    • Recognizing the different parts of a book

  2. Knows the Parts of Books and Their Functions
    • Recognizing and using the different parts of a book

  3. Reads and Comprehends Fiction and Nonfiction
    • Learning about different types of books

  4. Demonstrates Familiarity with Different Types of Text 

  5. Combines Different Letters to Create New Sounds (Activity 1)
    6. Recognizes Common Word Endings

  6. Breaks Words into Syllables

  7. Understands Contractions and Possessive Language

  8. Uses Context to Understand New Words
    • Learning to read new words by asking, "Does this word make sense here?" and "Does it sound right?"

  9. Infers Word Meanings from Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
  10. Recognizes Commonly Used Words
  11. Reads with Expression and Fluency
  12. Reads with Precision and Blends Sounds in Words

  13. Combines Different Letters to Create New Sounds (Activity 2)
  14. Using Reading Rules to Help Spell New Words
    • Spelling new words

  15. Reading Accurately and Spelling
  16. Builds Vocabulary

    Builds Vocabulary-Prefixes
    • Learning about prefixes

  18. Builds Vocabulary-Opposites
    • Learning about words with opposite meanings

  19. Follows Directions
    • Following 3-step directions

  20. Listens for Meaning
    • Listening for meaning in poetry

  21. Listens for Information
    • Listening for content

  22. Prints Letters and Words Clearly
    • Printing words clearly

  23. Attends to Punctuation
  24. Uses Language Patterns
    • Writing different types of sentences

  25. Uses Writing Process--Prewriting

  26. Revises Writing
  27. Writes Sentences

    Writes Paragraphs
    • Learning to write stories with more than one paragraph

Book Links

  1. Produces Written Work—Story
    • Learning to write a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end

  2. Produces Written Work—Letter
    • Learning to write a letter

  3. Listens for Meaning
  4. Reads and Comprehends at Grade Level  
  5. Recalls Facts (Activity 1)

    Reads for Interest
    • Reading silently

  7. Rereads for Understanding
    • Asking questions and rereading for understanding

  8. Interprets Charts
    • Learning how to use a simple chart

  9. Recalls Facts (Activity 2)
  10. Comprehends Text While Reading
    • Learning to check for understanding while reading

  11. Builds Vocabulary
    • Learning and using new words


 

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