Welcome back! This week we will begin a new piece of literature, The Secret Garden. Most students already have this book in their lockers, but please remind students to bring it if it has been kept at home. With our shortened schedule this week, we will focus on reading comprehension, reviewing skills that will support students in understanding what they are reading. This will allow them to more fully enjoy what they are reading! Scholars will be looking up vocabulary words, pre-reading questions and considering what clues a chapter title gives to the plot. I have posted a link to an audio recording for The Secret Garden on the "Links" tab above, for students who wish to read along in their book as they listen to the audio. Before the break I had the privilege to listen to our fifth grade students passionately discuss Where the Red Fern Grows. I listened as they expressed both love and disdain for scenes in the novel, but smiled as I heard many of them remark that the book made them want to read more. Many students shared with classmates that the book touched their emotions, and this, they agreed, was a sign of well-written literature. The book also sparked discussion about family and community, and I was touched at how much our fifth grade class had to say about the importance of parents being good role models for their children to follow, as well as the importance of being a part of a community. The overall consensus was... yes, they liked this book as a part of their fifth grade curriculum! Due to conferences, students are release at noon all week. There will be no lunch served, but students may bring a quick snack to eat at recess if desired. I look forward to seeing you at conferences this week! Warmly, Mrs. Baird Important Dates: 10/17 - 10/21 Half Days, Noon Release (Parent Teacher Conferences from 1PM to 5PM)
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