Wacky Wednesday

First we completed three rounds of Daily Five.  The students had an opportunity to Read to Self, Word Work, Writing, and Buddy Reading.  One of the CAFE strategies that was introduced was I-PICK.  The following is how you can help your child with this strategy at home:

1) When your child goes to read a text, have him/her use the I-PICK method to explain why that specific text was chosen.  Ask your child, "Is that a good-fit book for you? Show me how you know that." The I-PICK method is described below:

I- I pick a book
P-Purpose (what is the purpose for choosing this book?)
I-Interest
C-Comprehend (Do I understand the book?)
K-Know (Do I know most of the words?)

During gym class we participated in four corners.

After lunch the grade 3s worked on their SLAs.  While the grade 4s worked on their zoo project.  Ask your grade 4 child what a legend is and why we use it in a map.

After math class we danced a well deserved Gonoodle.  Ask your child to demonstrate.

During inquiry the students continued to work in small groups, trying to figure out what they would do if they happened to become stranded on a remote island.

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