Spelling Words - 2/9/09

1. punctuation
2. complete
3. directions
4. continue
5. sequence
6. question
7. passage
8. define
9. example
10. strategy

Preparation for the DSTP -
These words were chosen so that students will become familiar with words they may see in sets of directions. We are practicing reading short stories and referring back to the stories to answer comprehension questions. This will not only reinforce the skills we've been learning all year, but also provide practice with the format of the DSTP (Delaware State Testing). We have been talking about the DSTP in class, not to overwhelm the children, but instead to help them feel more comfortable with it and to inform them of what to expect. I have explained that it is simply a way to "show what you know" - in fact, if you use this phrase at home you'll see that they are very familiar with it! Feel free to work with your child on these short stories and questions. Encourage them to go back to the story and underline (or even highlight -with a highlighter) the parts of the story that support their answer.