This week's homework consists of a spelling paper, math paper, and reading paper (stapled in that order).
The only new thing is spelling this week. In your child's folder you will find a purple paper detailing how I determined your child's spelling list. An assessment was given and I found what spelling pattern needed to be worked on.
On the front of the spelling are 10 words your child will practice. They fit a pattern (i.e.: all short a words). There are 4 activities for your child to practice on the sheet, including a practice spelling test on the bottom of the back page. I suggest that your child does one activity per night.
Spelling tests are given on Fridays. They will be asked to spell 5 of the words from the homework as well as 5 new words that fit the same spelling pattern they've been practicing. I have found this is the best way to assess whether they REALLY understand the spelling pattern. In addition to homework, your child will be working with that spelling pattern in class during centers and sometimes whole group.
As always, homework is due on Fridays.
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