Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday all the staff had an exciting day learning with Miriam Trehearne. One of the things that really made me think was a chart she showed us that highlighted the difference in cumulative number of words read between children who read and hear books a lot and those who do not. Over the course of a few years a huge and widening gap appears in the graph that shows the difference in words read between the two groups. So please, make sure your child is reading as much as possible!

She also stressed the importance of learning vocabulary. She reminded us that new words have to be heard and used in many contexts and many times before they become part of the students’ language. We found two words in our class read aloud today and acted out these words, explained these words and used them in sentences. Ask your child what these words were. Try finding some interesting words in your home reading books and then use them at every opportunity.

Over the last week we have been learning about persuasive writing. The students are practicing their skills by writing to me to persuade me to get  various things such as a class pet! Don’t worry, your turn will come next. By then the students will have had more practice and will be able to give some good arguments and counter arguments for what it is they want!

Housekeeping:

- Photos on Wednesday

- Assembly on Friday

- Next Tuesday we have an in-class virtual field trip with The Royal Tyrell Museum