Spelling Words - 11/12/03

We're still practicing the -tion- sound. Only five words this week, since it's a short week. We're focusing on using syllables to help sound out, spell, and read words. Please remind them to use their syllables and to put their hand under their chin. They will know what you're talking about... :-}

1. motion
2. fiction
3. transportation
4. information
5. education

Math update

We are currently working on adding coins (putting them in order from greatest value to least, then counting on). Most students are familiar with the values of each coin. So, we have been able to focus more time on adding them together. Any practice at home (especially involving real coins) would benefit and enhance what we've been doing in the classroom.

At this point, we have moved on from double-digit addition (with two and three addends) and will soon be moving to double-digit subtraction. One thing that I've emphasized in class is making sure the students ALWAYS start with the ones place and fill in the answer in the ones place before moving to the tens place. This is important so that they realize when they need to regroup, or as we called it - carry, a ten from the ones place to the tens (and so on). We will also be moving to three-digit addition and subtraction soon.

Please remember to let me know if at any point you notice your child having difficulty with a particular concept/homework assignment. The homework assignments are meant to be primarily independent, so it is important if someone is having trouble with this.

Spelling Words - 11/3/08

1. opinion
2. onion
3. selection
4. attention
5. direction
6. vacation
7. election

Homework as usual, but we are focusing on fact/opinion in class. So, some homework assignments will involve spelling words as well as identifying facts and opinions.