Reading homework is labeled on the top B, O, and A. B is below grade level, O is on grade level, and A is above grade level.
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The children will be provided a list of words. Each word will have the same sound, for example, the 'short a sound.' The words will be very short at first, but lengthen as the school year goes on. Each Friday, the children will be tested on these 15 words from the list and 5 predetermined bonus words. At first, the children will be given hints and reminders, for example: remember that grass ends with a double s.
Students can pick any activities off of the spelling menu located in their O.W.L binders and on my website. Spelling homework will not be graded. Please have your student complete as many or as little activities as they need to be successful. |
On the front of the booklet is our math review/preview. This page displays skills/concepts we will be learning throughout our 1st grade year. At some times, your kiddo will be reviewing what we have already learned in class and it will be a refresher to keep them ‘sharp.’ Other times, it will be more of a preview, featuring skills and concepts to be covered at a later time in the year.
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Our class will be using reading passages this year for homework. These passages will help your kiddo practice reading fluently and responding to text. There is also some practice with language skills, such as nonsense words, rhyming, spelling, and grammar. This comprehensive resource will help your kiddo meet the expectations of 1st grade. Below are some guidelines for completing this homework at home.
Fluency: This term means reading with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression. Your kiddo will have 4 separate readings. Please DO NOT read all on one night! It is meant to be spread out through the week. Record how far your kiddo reads in 1 minute. Make a mental note of how far your kiddo reads DON’T stop them. If your kiddo reads the entire passage in under a minute, have them begin reading the passage again until the minute is up. Count the number of words read. If your kiddo had an error (a word they didn’t know or a word read incorrectly), subtract that from the number of words read. Each day you will administer the same way and ideally your kiddo will read more words each time with fewer errors. If your kiddo is reading---very---slowly, the repeated readings will help. Let them have some time to use word attack strategies on the word (picture clues, sounding out). Wait about 3 seconds before helping them with the word. If your kiddo is a strong reader and canreadreallyfast, encourage them to slow a bit and add in expression. A strong reader should pay attention to punctuation and change their reading voice as appropriate Comprehension Questions Your kiddo may work through the comprehension questions as it seems appropriate. You may help guide your kiddo through the questions. Be sure they find the best choice. Going back to the passage to help find the answer is a great strategy! Please be sure to write a full sentence for the written response question. If it took your kiddo a while to read through the passage, it is best to wait to do the comprehension questions until more readings have been done. As your kiddo builds fluency and reads most or all words correctly, they will also be able to understand the content of the passage better. If your kiddo reads quickly through the passage, it would be appropriate for them to work on the comprehension questions at any time. |