Today we read chapter 6, "Ta-da" in our Magic Tree House book. Annie and Jack realize they have been captured by three huge men. Annie kicks and screams her way to the dungeon as the men just laugh at her. She then shines the flashlight in their eyes, which frightens them as they've never seen this technology! Gracyn and I discussed the words squinty and where a mustache would be found on a person. We analyzed why the men would be afraid of a flashlight. Gracyn did an excellent job with the recall of this chapter, however needed some direction in formulating complete written sentences for the response questions. To end our session, we completed the Earth Day themed activity we began last week. I read statements to her about the Earth and she used the bold words in the sentence to form a contraction. We then practiced with additional examples. She is having some difficulties with remembering which letters to use from the second word. We will continue to practice contractions.