Readers use all of their SUPERPOWERS to tackle tricky words!
- Point under each word.
- Stretch out the letter sounds.
- Go back and re-read - think what would make sense.
- Look for patterns in the story to help them solve tricky words.
** Just Right books will begin coming home in the next week. .
Writers use all they know to fix and fancy up their stories!
- Begin a sentence with a capital letter; the rest are usually lower-case.
- Use your finger or space man to space out words.
- Add periods and/or exclamation points (to show excitement) at the end of the sentence.
- Add labels and details to illustrations.
- Write neatly and carefully so people can read your story!
During math we began a new unit on patterns!
- Observe the world around them and notice patterns.
- Describe patterns and notice what is missing and/or how to extend the pattern.
- Use manipulatives to create and extend patterns.
- Participate in math workshop - Button Match-Up, Attribute Block Match-Up, and What's Missing!
Please see below for details about the Holmes School Literary Magazine!
Dear Students and Parents,
It is the time of year to start thinking about the Holmes Literary Magazine! The Holmes School Literary Magazine is a compilation of student work from students in grades K-5. Each student is able to submit a piece of writing to be included in the magazine. Anyone who submits a piece will be included (as long as the piece follows the criteria below and is content appropriate). Students can submit poems, stories, research articles, reviews, etc. We are looking for submissions for the Holmes School Literary Magazine.
All student work must be submitted by Monday, March 31st.
Students may submit a piece that they have created in school or at home, students are limited to submitting one entry. Participation is voluntary.
Students’ work must fit the following criteria:
· 400 words or less
· Typed in Microsoft Word
· Single spaced in Times New Roman, 12 pt font
· Centered title (using the center justification tool, rather than tabbing)
· Students' first and last name and grade level typed on separate lines at the end of the piece
Ex. John Smith
1st Grade
Document edited with an adult. Spelling and grammar must be corrected.
· Illustrations for pieces can be scanned and e-mailed. Please make sure that illustrations are clearly labeled with the student’s first and last name and grade level.
· K-2 should email pieces to kpaladino@darienps.org . 3-5 should email pieces to rsatter@darienps.org. A confirmation note will be sent upon receiving all e-mail submissions.
Entries must be submitted by Monday, March 31st.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kim Paladino at x 6168 or Rachel Satter at X6166.
Thank you!
Kim Paladino and Rachel Satter
