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Newsletter NewsFlash Content: <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 3.55pt; tab-stops: .5in; mso-pagination: none"><SPAN lang=EN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 6"> </P> <H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><FONT face=Century><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 8"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>December 18, 2009<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></H1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century">Dear Parents,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The second quarter has come to a close and third grade is already half over!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am pleased with the effort my class has made thus far in meeting grade level standards.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">However, we’re not quite done yet… we still have so much ahead of us!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">In <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Reading</st1:place></st1:City> for 3<SUP>rd</SUP> quarter we will be focusing primarily on fiction texts such as short stories, novels, fantasies, fairy tales and fables.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We will be identifying and interpreting elements of fiction to determine the author’s purpose, the plot, the conflict and resolution, the sequence, the lesson or message, the main idea and supporting details, the cause and effect, and the character’s and author’s point of view.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In an effort to get your child involved with what they’re reading, I would suggest asking them the following (not formally, but more like a “book talk” conversation):<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=square> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Why did you choose this story?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">What do you predict about the story that makes you think it will be interesting?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Have your child tell you what is happening with the characters of the story while they are reading.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Where is the story taking place?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">How do you visualize the setting?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Does it remind you of a place that you may have been?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">As you were reading, where in the story was it confusing or difficult to understand?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">What strategies can you use to help you understand difficult or confusing parts?</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI> </UL> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT face=Century>Please continue to check that your child is reading a book that is appropriate for them.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If your child has difficulty understanding the questions above, they should reconsider their choice and choose a book on their level (use the 5 finger rule).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>On the other hand, if the book is too easy, they may have trouble answering some of the more analytical questions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>After their 20 minutes of reading, ask your child to retell what they’ve read.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Are they able to recall the main events in order?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Are they able to talk in depth about the characters (How do the characters feel?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What do they think?)</FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">I focus a great deal on encouraging the students not to just write in complete sentences, but to also extend their answers and thoughts.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I hope the information above helps when you are working with your child at home</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Century>If you have any questions please contact me when we return from our winter break.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2010!</FONT></P> <P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face=Century> </FONT></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 7"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Century"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 7"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mrs. Jan Harrison<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 3.55pt; tab-stops: .5in; mso-pagination: none"></SPAN></SPAN> <p> </p> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Bradley Hand ITC'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Jan Harrison<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Bradley Hand ITC'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">(919) 460-3527<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Bradley Hand ITC'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><A href="mailto:eemelle@wcpss.net">jharrison@wcpss.net</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <BR> Email From Name: From Email Address: noreply@TeacherWeb.com The from email address is set to improve delivery rates to your subscribers. 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