Thursday

We spent the day working in 8 stations for Language Arts: 

• Word Work
• Writing (mini-lesson, brainstorming, and rough draft)
• Reading (independent and Education Galaxy)
• Handwriting

 The students are beginning to do expository writing. Since this is typically more difficult than narrative writing, I highly recommend that parents practice with students at home. 

Example expository prompts to practice at home: 

Most people have a favorite season or time of year. 

Think about the time of year you like the most.
Write about your favorite time of year. Explain what makes it special to you.  

There are rules that we must follow everywhere we go. Rules are important and are there to help us stay safe. Think about the rules at your school. Write about the most important rules in your school and explain why they are important. 

We all have something we are thankful for. Some are thankful for their toys and others are thankful for their friends and families. 

Think about things and people that you are thankful for. Write about what a person in your life you are thankful for. Explain why you are thankful for this person.