----I also do Reading Conferencing with Mrs. Cloninger's class during independent reading time.
----Be sure to check out some of the educational links at the bottom of this page. You will find lots of games, printables, NC resources, practice EOG samples, math games, reading games.
--Please practice multiplication facts at home with your child. Knowing these facts is a valuable key to their future math success.
--Also, make sure your child is reading every night. Allow them to read to you and also read aloud to your child. No matter how old they are, they still enjoy being read to.
Reading Questions to Check Comprehension
1. Before you begin reading have your child look at the title and cover, then make predictions of what they think the story is about. 2. Who are the characters in the story? 3. Where and when does your story take place (the setting)? 4. What is the problem in the story and how is it being solved? 5. Does the story remind you of another story, something in your life, or something in the world (making connections)? 6. Why do you think the author chose to write this book? 7. Find a word and ask your child to use context clues to find the meaning. 8. What is the genre (style of writing) of your book?
--Students will be assessed on high frequency words. Third grade are assessed on 300 words, fourth grade 400 words and fifth grade 500 words. They need to be able to read and spell the word and use it in a sentence.
--You can also click on the flashcards at the top of this page.