Literacy

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Students are expected to read their 'Just Right' text minutes every night. This year they are required to read the same 'Just Right' book in class and at home. By reading one text at a time, students can slow down and think deeply about their book. I am not sending home a reading log. Students will keep track of books they finish in their reader's notebook in class, and we'll by using Goodreads to help us track the books we've read, are currently reading, and would like to read. I'll be able to monitor student's reading by the amount of text they are reading.
 * Homework **

I send out Scholastic book order forms for those of you that are interested. They are a great way to gather books for your library at home while helping Jeff and I build our classroom libraries. If you choose to order, you can do so by turning in your paper form and money to me or you can purchase books online at [|www.scholastic.com/bookclubs]. For every online parent order our classroom receives a $3.00 coupon to spend. The coupons add up fast. I can't even count the books we added to our classroom last year. And now, Scholastic will also send a $5.00 coupon to every parent/family per order. You're getting a free book, along with our class.

So, if you're interested here are the steps:

1.) Go to [|www.scholastic.com/bookclubs] 2.) Click on place an order. If you need our class' ordering activation code it is __**H7WHT**__ Let me know if you have any questions.

=Literacy Resources=

Students can watch videos, but there are also great activities and quizzes that go with each video. -Our login is: dpsroberts -Passwords: dpsbrainpop
 * BrainPOP **
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I would recommend searching capitalization, punctuation, run on sentences, complete sentences, dialogue, contractions, etc.

-Plural Practice [] -Capitalization & Punctuation [] -Power Proofreading [] -Magical Capitals [] -Edit Dan's Copy [|http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/adventure/grammar2.htm#] -Proofreading Makes Perfect []
 * Capitalization & Punctuation Websites **

-To get to our 'No Excuse' words list click on the find a list tab. -Then type in 'Trumbull'. -Click on Jamie Trumbull, and all of the list that appear are our weekly 'No Excuse' lists. - [] This site reveiws making nouns plural, homophones, synonyms, compound words, etc. -SpellaRoo []
 * Spelling Websites **
 * ​-** Spelling City [|www.spellingcity.com]This sites allows students to practice spelling patterns through many games, puzzles, and practice tests.


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 * Parts of Speech Practice **
 * Rats! Grammar Practice __[]__
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 * Grammar Gorillas []
 * Toon University Grammar Games []
 * Madlib Writing []

Typing Web [] [] http://www.softschools.com/games/typing_games/ []
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 * Parent Resources **
 * Find 'Just Right' books for your student.
 * Scholastic Book Wizard
 * [|Leveled Book List]
 * Award-winning books in 2009/1010 @http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/660000266/post/1060051706.html?q=best+books+of+2010

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