1) It is a Wednesday routine. Students will bring ALL books and papers back on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. They will then exchange old books for new ones, take a new homework sheet, and books will go home home that afternoon.
2) Books are to be read many times (with the exception of chapter books). These books are meant to help with fluency and confidence, so repeated readings of the book is essential. Do you have to listen to the book 15 times? No. I have explained to students that when they need to practice reading it can be with anyone, or anything. Siblings, stuffed animals, reflections in the mirror, pets, and plants are all great listeners.
3) The homework sheet is an important part of the reading. It is meant to give purpose to what they read, and they have to remember and/or retell parts of what they read. Please encourage your child to do detailed drawings, neat printing and colouring on each sheet that is sent home.
Finally, I want to thank everyone for their dedication and support in our classroom work. I know that we overload you with word rings, reading, and other classroom assignments. We all lead busy lives and I truly appreciate the time and effort that parents put in to help with our classroom work.
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