Sunday, October 25, 2009

Reading Strategies

In case you were wondering how to help your child become a better reader or wanted to know more about reading strategies...
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The Stranger links
Another powerpoint for The Stranger.
Vocabulary practice

Busy Week

On Wednesday we will go to Chilo Lock #34. While there we will hike on the trail looking at native plants and looking for native animals. We will also learn the history of the Ohio River and its importance to the development of the Ohio River Valley.
We will continue to study plants this week using both print and internet resources to identify local trees.
What Tree Is IT?
Leaf Identification Guide for 88 Ohio Trees
A Guide to Deciduous Trees
Basics of Tree ID
Plant ID game
Tree Identification WebQuest
Meet Mama Greenleaf
I've Got My Leaf!
Leaf Finder
Leaf Identification
Trees are Terrific
What Tree is That?

Our reading selection for the week is The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg.
The Stranger powerpoint

In math we are still working on addition, subtraction and estimation. There will be a test next week.