Christopher started the lesson by playing ladder using words from 3.3 for review. Christopher then took the word charting test using the words on p. 56. Christopher got 15/15 with a little trouble on "distract." Then Christopher read ten sentences on p. 57. He did a good job of scooping the phrases. Christopher continued the lesson by playing Quick Drill in Reverse. he practiced all the vowels and the schwa. He practiced the consonants and digraphs: sh, g, ch, wh, b, and f. He practiced the welded sounds: am, all, an, ing, olt, ost, and ind. Christopher then built words using the magnetic letters on a magnetic board of his own with spongy, easy-to-move letters that have been helpful. He built the words stronghold, goldsmith, and wildcat. I pointed out that these words are all compound words. Christopher then practiced building the words: conduct, expect contract, object, and insect. These words help review the blend "ct" which is the skill for 3.3. Christopher practiced the sight words: know, knew, water, Mrs. and Mr. He learned to put a period after the titles. Christopher took the beginning part of the dictation test. He did a great job on his sight words. We will do the sentences next time.