Spelling Words Nov. 28-Dec. 2nd

The (e) sound in the beginning or middle of a one-syllable word= ee (feet)

The (e) sound at the end of a syllable in a word with 2 or more syllables- e (even)

The (e) sound in the middle of a multisyllabic word= e-consonant-e (athlete)

street
seek
complete
athlete
behave
retire
secret
female
sleep
teen
compete
beet


In reading, we are talking about schema (what we know about a topic) and how it helps us in reading. In addition, we are learning how to read to learn, or gain new information. This week we are reading a story about penguins. Ask your child what new facts they learned about penguins.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We would like to wish your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with wonderful students and parents, which make our job so much fun!

Enjoy the week with your family... no spelling or math homework!

November 14th- 18th

Here are this week's spelling words:

The (e) sound in the beginning or middle of a one-syllable word= ee (feet)
The (e) sound at the end of a syllable in a word with 2 or more syllables = e (even)

feed
fever
meet
elect
need
select
green
even
keep
eleven
greet
behind

In reading, we are working on identifying nonfiction text features such as: title, index, table of contents, glossary, etc.

In language arts, we are continuing our study of adjectives.

Have a great week!

This week's skills

This week we are working on the following skills:

• We are writing a "How To" story. Students are working on stories that tell the reader how to do something. 

• In reading we are studying the difference between Fiction and Nonfiction books. When you read to your child, challenge them to read a variety of books, including Nonfiction books. 

• In grammar we are studying the difference between nouns, verbs, and adjectives. 
• Nouns- person, place, animal, or thing. Something you can touch
• Verb- action word or something you can do. 
• Adjective- a word that describes a noun or verb

Thank you for practicing these skills at home. I really appreciate it! 

Spelling Words

The (j) sound before a,o, or u= jam
The (j) sound before e, I, or y= gem

Jam
Germ
Just
Gentle
Jump
Gym
Job
Gem
Jog
Giant
Gigantic
Joke

Field trip

We are excited about our field trip to KBTX and Tanglewood park tomorrow. Please make sure you wear your SWV shirt (black one) and bring a sacked lunch in a plastic bag with your child's name on it.

Space is limited at KBTX. However, if you would like to join us at the park we will be there at 10:30.

Oct. 31st- Nov. 4th Spelling Words and Skills

The (th) sound = th (that)
The (th) sound = th (think)

that
than
then
math
with
teeth
thick
those
bother
thunder
this
bath

In reading this week, we are looking at the differences between a fiction and a non fiction book. Look around your house for books and have your child tell you if the book is fiction or non fiction. It is important that they can tell you why! :)