This week we continued our study of maps with a look at the different types of landforms that can be shown on a map (mountains, hills, plateaus, canyons, valleys, islands, etc..) Students were fascinated with the clay model that included several different landforms. Don't be surprised if your child asks to make a clay model at home. We talked about how we are surrounded by a variety of landforms in California.
In reader's workshop, students were introduced to "Questioning" a reading strategy that good reader's use to clarify ideas, deepen understanding and make predictions while they read. Encourage your children to ask questions as they read. Questions keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. Some questions don't have answers but inspire thinking.
In reader's workshop, students were introduced to "Questioning" a reading strategy that good reader's use to clarify ideas, deepen understanding and make predictions while they read. Encourage your children to ask questions as they read. Questions keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. Some questions don't have answers but inspire thinking.