No projects or requirements due to getting ready for testing!!

Test Friday on story Harvesting Hope:  The Story of Cesar Chavez

Vocabulary words

• wilt-wither
• access-freedom to use
• toll-fee
• authority-power
• torment-pain
• lush-fertile
• obstacle-hurdle

 WEBSITES FOR READING

www.readinga-z.com Reading A to Z

wbrl-lssvr.dnsalias.org:8000/decatur/kcHome Decatur Library

www.thereadingtub.com/The Reading Tub

https://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/ Games and Fun

https://www.education.com/activity/middle-school/ Education.com

Spring Testing Dates

April 10-13th

Reading and Math

16th-18th Make-ups

Reading Resources

Reading aloud with your child should occur for many years, not just when they are small!  It develops language and opens the door for family discussions.   

Reading aloud....

• stimulates your child's imagination, opens the door for adventures and discoveries

• develops your child's interest in reading and in books

• improves your child's listening skills

• builds vocabulary and comprehension through discussion

• helps your child to understand stories and 'book language'

• creates a bond between you and your child developing enjoyable family memories

• provides your child with a positive role model!

• Set Aside a time to read aloud to your child each evening.