Wednesday December 16th, 2015

Last class of 2015!!

What a year! The semester flew by, but our class completed many objectives. Our class focused on strengthening our reading comprehension, visualization, and writing skills using worksheets, challenges, prompts, class discussion, and assigned reading. Overall the class progressed nicely, and I am looking forward to our Spring 2016 semester to help students continue their progress. 

Vocabulary

1. snow
2. coal
3. cold
4. gift
5. cookie
6. sled
7. fire
8. deer
9. elf
10. light

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge - "Finish the Snowman, Tell the Story"

Students read a short, incomplete paragraph about a snowman. The exercise requested students to read the story, finish the ending of the story, and illustrate the story in the space provided. Exercise help students strengthen their comprehensions and visualization skills. Student also instructed to use 4 vocabulary words in their writing and follow our class writing checklist.  

Class Reading

Continued reading "Hi Fly Guy", by Tedd Arnold - Chapter 2

Writing

Five Minute Creative Writing Challenge: "Happy Holidays!"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used a holiday themed worksheet to enhance their creative writing skills. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are not the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Class Writing Activity

"Is Winter Fun?" 

Students followed a writing prompt that asked if they thought winter was fun. Instructions requested students to describe if they liked or disliked winter, and explain why they do or do not like winter. Students were requested to include the following in their writing:

• Complete sentences
• Beginning, middle, and end format 
• Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. 
• Legible handwriting
• 3 vocabulary words (underline vocabulary words)

"Holiday Paper Chain"  

Students created paper chains using holiday themed sentences and phrases. 
They used cut out strips of paper to write their holiday sentences and phrases on. Students then began to construct each strip together to form a paper chain. Students glued and stapled their chains together so they may be used as holiday decorations! Students were requested to include the following in their paper chains: 

• Complete sentences
• Beginning, middle, and end format 
• Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. 
• Legible handwriting
• 3 vocabulary words (underline vocabulary words)

Wednesday December 9th, 2015

Student no show, no class this week. Next week is our last day of class for 2015! 

Happy holidays!

Wednesday December 2nd, 2015

Vocabulary

1. fly
2. boy
3. pet
4. the 
5. mad
6. jar
7. and
8. met
9. my
10. in

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge

Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Read passage from "Parts" by Todd Arnold. 

Word and Sentence Builder Exercise

In this activity, students create words and sentences from cut outs. The exercise allows the student to unscramble the words and sentences, hands-on! 

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "Fly Guy".
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Handwriting Worksheet "A, B, and C"

Our beginner based class focuses on the building blocks of reading and writing; we visualize, make inferences, work on our listening and comprehensions skills. Our class also practices handwriting. Working on our handwriting allows us to correctly form our letters; when we can correctly form our letters, we can then learn to correctly form our words and sentences. 

Five Minute Writing Challenge: "Robot DJ"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used an  image they selected off of https://storybird.com for their creative inspiration. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Homework

• Finish all previously assigned homework and bring to class next week. 

Wednesday November 18th, 2015

No class today, November 18th, or next week, November 25th. Class resumes on Wednesday December 2nd at 330pm. Have a fantastic holiday week! 

Wednesday November 11th, 2015

Vocabulary

1. shall 
2. bring
3. him
4. or
5. are
6. going
7. they
8. play
9. the 
10. what

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge

Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Read passage from " Marcelline Goes to Music School". 

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "The Penguins Go on Vacation", and "What Shall I Get the King?".
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Five Minute Writing Challenge: "Galactic Dessert Quest"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used an  image they selected off of https://storybird.com for their creative inspiration. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Class Writing

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

• Write 5 complete sentences with beginning, middle, and end format and include correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your sentences. 
• Use 2 of the daily vocabulary words; please underline your vocabulary words. 
• Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following items (in complete sentences) in your essay: 

1. Where are the penguins going?
2. When are the penguins coming back?
3. What does the girl want to bring the king?
4. What does the girl get the king?
5. Which book did you like best?

Homework

• Finish all previously assigned homework and bring to class next week. 

Wednesday November 4th, 2015

Vocabulary

1. she
2. will
3. it
4. up
5. was
6. not
7. a
8. with
9. pig
10. fairy

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge

Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Read passage from "Henry: The Imaginary Friend". 

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "The Fix-It-Up Fairy", and "A Book With a Pig".
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Five Minute Writing Challenge: "Martian Boy"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used an  image they selected off of https://storybird.com for their creative inspiration. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Class Writing

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

• Write 5 complete sentences with beginning, middle, and end format and include correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your sentences. 
• Use 2 of the daily vocabulary words; please underline your vocabulary words. 
• Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following items (in complete sentences) in your essay: 

1. What did the Fix-It-Up Fairy mix up?
2. How did the FIx-It-Up Fairy get fixed?
3. What books did the pig not belong in?
4. What book did the pig belong in?
5. Which book was your favorite?

Homework

• Writing 

• The letter "Dd" worksheet

• Reading

• "'cr and dr blends" worksheet

Wednesday October 28th, 2015

Vocabulary

1. he
2. put
3. on
4. of
5. zap
6. nap
7. a
8. for
9. map
10. wrap

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge

Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Read passage from " Scaredy Cat and the Shadowy Monster". 

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "A Nap for Zap" and "Oodles of Noodles".
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Five Minute Writing Challenge: "Candy Corn Pumpkin"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used an  image they selected off of https://storybird.com for their creative inspiration. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Class Writing

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

• Write 4 complete sentences with beginning, middle, and end format and include correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your sentences. 
• Use 2 of the daily vocabulary words; please underline your vocabulary words. 
• Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following items (in complete sentences) in your essay: 

1. What is the firefly's name?
2. What are some of Zap's plans?
3. Name two things the boy put noodles on.
4. What did the boy eat when he got tired of noodles?
5. Which book did you like best and why?

Homework

• Writing 

• The letter "Bb" worksheet

• Reading

• "Long 'A' with 'ai'" worksheet

Wednesday October 21st, 2015

New book and new activities in class today! 

Vocabulary

1. look 
2. at 
3. go
4. cat
5. come 
6. the 
7. to
8. zoo
9. see

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge

Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Read passage from "Short Halloween Poems". 

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "Look atThat Cat " and "Come to the Zany Zoo".
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Five Minute Writing Challenge: "Little Frankenstein"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used an  image they selected off of https://storybird.com for their creative inspiration. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Class Writing

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

• Write 4 complete sentences with beginning, middle, and end format and include correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your sentences. 
• Use 2 of the daily vocabulary words; please underline your vocabulary words. 
• Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following items (in complete sentences) in your essay: 

1. What is one thing that cat can do?
2. Did the cat do all of the activities?
3. What can you see at the zoo?
4. What would you like to see at the zoo?

Homework

• Handwriting 

• The letter "Aa" worksheet

• Reading/Writing

• "Short 'a', Long 'a'" worksheet

Wednesday October 14th, 2015

New book and new activities in class today! 

Vocabulary

1. how
2. that's 
3. does
4. think
5. let
6. me
7. work
8. and
9. wow
10. a

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge

Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Read passage from "Sprinkles". 

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "That's How!" by Christopher Niemann
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Five Minute Writing Challenge: "T-Rex in the Rain"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used an  image they selected off of https://storybird.com for their creative inspiration. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Vocabulary Baseball

Baseball to strengthen writing skills and vocabulary comprehension!

Student sat at "home-base" with pencil and paper. 
Teacher "pitched" a vocabulary word to student. Student wrote a complete sentence using the "pitched" vocabulary word. A hit occurred when if the sentence was complete and the vocabulary word usage was correct; a strike occurred when the student did not use a complete sentence or the word was used incorrectly. Students were also thrown out on base if they were unable to use the thrown word correctly. 

Class Writing

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

• Write 5 complete sentences with beginning, middle, and end format and include correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your sentences. 
• Use 3 of the daily vocabulary words; please underline your vocabulary words. 
• Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following items (in complete sentences) in your essay: 

1. How does the airplane work?
2. How does the train work? 
3. How does the truck work?
4. Do you think that's how things really work?
5. How does the bike work? 

Homework

• Handwriting practice: 
• Numbers
• Letters

Wednesday October 7th, 2015

We continued our work on vocabulary, reading, and writing. Today we also added a reading and writing challenge that the class enjoyed!  

Vocabulary

1. have
2. you
3. ask
4. her
5. seen
6. got
7. out
8. seen
9. not
10. says

Reading

Five Minute Reading Challenge

Students listened to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class for specific details, so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Read passage from "The Acorn King". 

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "Have You Seen Jellybean?" 
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Five Minute Writing Challenge: "Emerald Green Forest of the Dragons"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used an  image they selected off of https://storybird.com for their creative inspiration. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Class Writing

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

• Write 5 complete sentences with beginning, middle, and end format and include correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your sentences. 
• Use 3 of the daily vocabulary words; please underline your vocabulary words. 
• Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following items (in complete sentences) in your essay: 

1. Who is Jellybean?
2. What happened to Jellybean?
3. Who did the boy ask about Jellybean?
4. What did Jellybean do outside her cage?
5. What would you do if you lost your pet?

Homework

• Handwriting practice: 
• Numbers
• Letters

Wednesday September 30th, 2015

This week in class, we continued our worked on vocabulary, reading, and writing. 

Vocabulary

1. mouse
2. house
3. laugh
4. make 
5. this 
6. do
7. too
8. is 
9. for
10. how

Reading

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "A House for Mouse" and "How Do You Make a Giraffe Laugh?"
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Five Minute Writing Challenge: "Help! We Come in Peace!"

Students took 5 minutes in class to creatively write. They used an  image they selected off of https://storybird.com for their creative inspiration. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization skills are the focus of this challenge! Students have five minutes to dig deep into their creative minds and write about what they see! 

Class Writing

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

• Write 5 complete sentences with beginning, middle, and end format and include correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. Please make sure I can read your sentences. 
• Use 3 of the daily vocabulary words; please underline your vocabulary words. 
• Tell me what happened in the story with your own words. Be sure to include the following items (in complete sentences) in your essay: 

1. Where did mouse try and find a house?
2. Where did mouse finally find a house?
3. What kinds of things do not make a giraffe laugh?
4. What made giraffe laugh?
5. What book did you like best and why?

Homework

• "sl", "bl", and "fl" words 

Wednesday September 23rd, 2015

This week in class, we continued our worked on vocabulary, reading, and writing. 

Vocabulary

1. slide
2. space
3. does
4. want
5. say
6. yes
7. in
8. on
9. by
10. jump

Reading

Five Minute Writing Challenge

Students listen to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class, listening for specific details so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Reading passage from "The Homework Monster" 

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read " " and " "
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

1. What kind of bugs jump in the puddle?
2. What happens when frog jumps in the puddle?
3. What kinds of food does Polly want?
4. What is the magic word Polly needs to say?
5. What book did you like best and why?

Homework

• The letter "p"
• "sl", "bl", and "fl" words 

Wednesday September 16th, 2015

This week in class, we continued our worked on vocabulary, reading, and writing. 

Vocabulary

1. my
2. and
3. I
4. like
5. can
6. we
7. get
8. no
9. block
10. flag

Reading

Five Minute Writing Challenge

Students listen to a passage Miss Adrienne read out loud in class, listening for specific details so they could illustrate what they heard. Students encouraged to use creativity while strengthening their listening and comprehension skills. 

Reading passage from "Go Outside and Play!"

Class Reading 

• Reviewed last weeks reading and discussed out loud. 
• Read "Can We Get a Pet?" and "My Dragon and I"
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

1. What was one pet she asked for in "Can We Get a Pet?"?

2. What pet would you like to get?

3. What was one thing the dragon and their best friend like doing? 

4. Who is your best friend?  

Homework

• The letter "d"
• "bl" and "fl" words 

Wednesday September 9th, 2015

First week flew by fast! I hope all the students are acclimating to their new school schedules with little to no stress. 

In class, we worked on our vocabulary, reading, and writing skills. 

Vocabulary

1. to
2. do
3. go 
4. no
5. some
6. good
7. very
8. but
9. be
10. there

Reading

• Read "Don't Be Afraid Monster" and "Some Dogs Are Very Good"
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 

1. What was one thing the monster was afraid of?

2. What was one thing Spot did?

3. Which story did you like best?

Worksheets

• The letter "a"

Homework

• The letter "a"
• The letter "b"

Wednesday September 2nd, 2015

First Day of Class!

Our first day in class covered introduction, expectations, structure, what books we will read, and how we will write. 

Introduce Class Structure 

Discuss how class is conducted and how we will learn. Handout of class outline distributed in class breaking down the class structure and objectives. 

Class Expectations 

Class discussed what students should expect from instructor, and what instructor inspects from students. 

Students to expect:

• Timely arrival of instructor
• A prepared, enthusiastic, and encouraging instructor
• To read out loud in each class
• A writing assignment in each class
• Additional assignments to work on at home
• A creative atmosphere that strengthens reading and writing skills

Instructor expects:

• Timely arrival of students
• A prepared, enthusiastic, and encouraging student
• Each student to read out loud in class
• A completed writing assignment with all requirements from each student in each class
• Students to complete any additional assignments given before next class begins
• Creative and engaged students looking strengthen their reading and writing skills

Class survey handout and Discussion 

Reading and Writing survey handed out for students to provide their thoughts on reading and writing. Class discussed results out loud. 

Vocabulary

1. nap
2. do
3. see
4. map
5. go
6. dog
7. boy
8. city
9. to

Reading

• Began reading "Larry Gets Lost in New York" by John Skewes. 
• Discussed material read aloud as class. 

Writing 

Short sentences written describing the material read aloud in class. 
- Write a sentence, using two vocabulary words, about Larry and Pete in New York City.

Worksheets

• Print numbers

Homework

• Print letters worksheet

K-1 Fall Classes Begin! First Day and Semester Break Down

Reading and Writing Outline

Welcome to Ms. Adrienne's Reading and Writing Class at IQuest!

I look forward to enriching, encouraging, and learning with, each student this semester. Students meet for reading and writing class each Wednesdays (except on holidays and scheduled closures), at 3:30pm. Class runs for 60 minutes and students cover a variety of objectives during short the hour.

Class Objective

Students will learn skills and tools to strengthen their writing and reading abilities. Class focus is on reading phonics, strategies, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development  writing process, text, conventions, handwriting, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and research.  

Vocabulary

Students work with 10 new vocabulary and sight words each class. The new words are incorporated into the student’s reading and writing lessons to help strengthen context, identification, spelling, meaning, and pronunciation skills.

Reading

A variety of short stories and books are selected to read aloud during class. Focus is on reading comprehension, pronunciation, and frequency. Student will answer questions and discuss material from the reading to strengthen comprehension skills.

Writing

Students write short sentences describing what we read and utilize worksheets to strengthen letter, word, and sentence building skills. Questions selected from the reading material and the student's own thoughts and opinions are included in each writing assignment. Writing focus is on spelling, punctuation, spacing, and form. Student use daily sight and vocabulary words in their writing.

Timeline

Class Schedule (60 minute Class)

• Icebreaker and review (10 minutes)  
• Class Reading (30 minutes)
• Individual Writing (20 minutes)
• Additional Assignments (Homework)

Materials Needed for Class

• Thin binder to keep assignments and handouts
• Sheet protectors for important class handouts (about 5 should do)
• Dividers with pockets to separate reading and writing materials
• Pencils with erasers (encouraged, limited supply on hand)
• Favorite Books and Writing Prompts (optional)

Optimize Learning

Our class covers a large amount in a short time; to keep up with what we're doing and what goals we've set, check out our class blog!

http://msadriennereadingwritingk1.blogspot.com

The class blog is usually updated after each class, or the following day. You may also contact me with any questions through the blog.

Here's to a fantastic semester full of great reads, creative writing, and strengthening our skills!