NEXT Vocab Test for Walters' Reading

Our next vocabulary test will be on Wednesday, October 5.

3rd grade is working on the super list.  I have given them the list, but here it is.  

1. superb– extremely good

2. superior– above the average in excellence

3. superstition-  odd beliefs that have no strong evidence to be true

4. superficial– being at or near the surface

5. supervise– to oversee a process, work, or workers

ALSO, review the following stems...

re– again 

spec– look

sub-under 

super– over

pre– before 

in—not

Here is the Quizlet link...

Lesson 4 List: Super Words

4th Grade- please remember to study the review stems at the end of the lesson in the book.  They are also included on the Quizlet page.  Caesar's English Lesson 4 

Remember each test is a cumulative review of the previous tests.  They need to know the definitions of all the stems we have learned thus far and the vocabulary words from lesson 2.

Reading Counts...

Did you know that there are 2 really great sites for looking up lexiles of books and reading counts point values?  

The first site is Lexile.com.  This is a great site that you can enter in your child's lexile range and even interests and it will suggest books in that range.  This is a great way to discover new books/series that might interest your child.

The second site is probably my favorite.  It is the Scholastic Reading Counts site.  This site will give you the lexile and point value of a book.  If you go to the "Browse Book Expert Online" button, you can also enter in your child's lexile range on this site and it will allow you to see books that are on reading counts in your child's lexile.  This is handy tool if you visit the public library or if you just want to check to see if your child is reading books that are in their range.

Remember to...

• Talk to your child each night about what they are reading.  
• Encourage them to read within their lexile.
• And to stick with the same book at school and at home until it is done.  

And most importantly... Children should be reading AT LEAST 20 minutes each night.

Happy Reading!

Walters 3/4 Multiage Reading: Vocabulary

Our next vocabulary test will be on Friday, September 23rd.  

4th grade will be working on Lesson 3 in their Caesar's English book.  Please remember  that the test will be a cumulative test and they should use pg. 30 in their book to review the previous words from Lesson 2 and Stems from Lesson 1.  

3rd Grade will be working on Chapter 2.  They have a list that should be kept in their yellow folder.  

Here are the links for Quizlet if you kids wish to use Quizlet to study.  

3rd Grade Growing Your Own Vocabulary Chapter 2.

4th Grade Caesar's English Lesson 3 

Walters Reading Group 3/4 Multiage

Getting back into the swing of things...
I realized that I didn't send a vocabulary email home last week.  I am so sorry, but I am also still trying to get in the swing of things.  Hopefully your children informed you about our next test.

Our next test will be on Tuesday, September 13.  

3rd grade is working on the Spec. List.  Here is the link to the quizlet for them to practice.

Quizlet: 3rd Grade Spec List

4th grade is working on Lesson 2.  Please be aware that they will need to not only know this weeks words, but they will also need to know the previous week's stems.  Not the words that went along with lesson 1 just the stems and their meanings.  Here is the quizlet link for their list...

Quizlet Lesson 2 Ceasar's English

Hope you are enjoying this short week!

Nightly Reading Expectations

The expectation here at Webb is that all students should be reading at least 20 min. each night.  I know that many of the children don't seem to be doing this.  It is AMAZING what just 20 min will do.
Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind...

• Provide a quiet spot for your child to read to you or to read on their own.
• Talk to them about what they are reading and how they are progressing through the book. 
• Encourage them to stick with one book until it is completed and they have quizzed on it (if it is a quiz book).  I always tell my students to stick with a book for at least 3 chapters before they give up on it.  
• Read early in the afternoon rather than at nighttime.  Some children do great reading 20 min. before bed and it may help them calm down.  Others may need an earlier routine because they are just too tired to read right before bed.  I know at my house reading while I make dinner works better for us.  Find a time that works for you and your child and begin a routine.  

Thank you for encouraging your child to complete their nightly reading.  You will see big payoffs in their achievement.

3/4 Grade Multiage Class: Writing, Writing, and More Writing

This week we have been focusing on introducing the six traits of writing and getting the hang of our vocabulary routines.  The children have been working really hard to complete their first study guide. These study guides really help the children to understand the words inside and out.  For each word they write the definition, 3 synonyms, a sentence (that shows that they understand the meaning of the word), and a picture to represent the word.  I check these over and send them home as they complete them.

Each day we have been reading a picture book that represents a trait of writing.  The 6 traits of writing are: organization, voice, conventions, sentence fluency, word choice, and ideas.  We read The Blessing Cup and The Keeping Quilt for voice and organization.  Both are wonderful stories of items that were passed down from generation to generation.  It spurred a conversation about family traditions.  So that day many of the children wrote about a favorite family tradition that their family has.  Maggie's journal entry made me really think.

My Halloween Tradition

By: Maggie

Every Year at Halloween my family does the tradition with the Switch Witch.  Every year we leave out candy for the Switch Witch, then the Switch Witch comes at night and takes the candy but leaves toy for morning.

I don't know about you, but I love this tradition.  Sounds like a great idea to have the Switch Witch visit.  :)

Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Please remember that our first vocabulary test will be on Friday, September 2.  Please utilize Quizlet, study guides, or the book list to help your child study.

4th Grade Reading- Vocabulary Tips

4th Grade Friends, 

We will begin our vocabulary study this week.  Some of you have done Caesar's English with me before, but some have not.  Let me give you a few helpful hints... (I will be sharing these with your children as well.)

1) Have your children use Quizlet to help them study.  This is a review tool that can be accessed at home.  I have created a quiz for this week's list here...

https://quizlet.com/88308762/caesars-english-i-lesson-1-flash-cards/

2) Ask your child to bring home their book.  This is where the list is located. 

3) Have your child study the analogies in the book as well.  These are often on the test.  

4) Study the words and the stems.  Your child should be able to define both. 

5) Each test will have a bonus section.  If you can name three more words that contain the same stem you could earn 5 bonus points (Odd Numbered Lists Only).  On the even numbered weeks your child may get 5 bonus points if they can list 3 synonyms for each word. 

6) Caesar's English's odd numbered lessons we will study for 2 weeks and the even numbered lessons we will just spend one week on.  The two week lists have 15 words and the one week lists have only 5 words.  Lesson one test will be on September 2nd.

7) When we begin lesson 2, make sure that you study the cumulative list at the end of the lesson!  For example in lesson two the cumulative list is on page 20.  Each week you will be expected to know all the stems and vocabulary from previous weeks.  

I have had parents with older children tell me that if you learn all the words this year in this manner it will make 5th grade much easier.  In fifth grade they do Caesar's English II.  Please let me know if you have any questions as we go along.  

Girls on the Run- Join us!

If you are interested in your daughter participating in the Girls on the Run Johnson County team at Webb, please contact Mrs. Clendening or myself. This is a wonderful organization, for third through fifth grade girls, and this is our first year having a team here at Webb. The cost is $125, but there are reduced-fee scholarships available if you are interested, but concerned about cost.

We will have practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:20-4:00 p.m.beginning August 30th and running until the GOTR Johnson County 5K race on Saturday, November 5th. During the practices, we will not only be exercising and preparing for the 5K but also focusing on the following skills, just to name a few: self-worth and value, decision making, making connections with peers, embracing differences, standing up for ourselves, leadership, etc.

Please let us know if you are interested! We have several spots left, but they will fill up quickly and we can only have 15 girls enrolled per team. Needham, Northwood, and CBIS will all have teams this year. Webb's coaches are Mrs. Clendening, Ms. Walters, Mrs. Taylor, and Miss Youree.

Go Webb!!