Reid and I finished reading the passage about the hockey player, Dustin Brown. We brainstormed the writing prompt, "I'm not impressed with Dustin Brown" using a visual mapping technique (a strategy that works well for non-linear thinkers). Reid then wrote a paragraph arguing his opinion. I encouraged him to write more complex sentences using an appositive phrase and a semi-colon to connect two short sentences. We editing the paragraph for correct capitalization, handwriting, punctuation and spelling. Great job, Reid!

Reid and I co-read a passage about the hockey player, Dustin Brown, from the collection "Guys Read the Sports Page." I helped Reid practice reading comprehension strategies such as pausing to summarize, ask questions, and make predictions. We concluded with a game of Crazy Moose to review the five syllable types.

Reid had a vocabulary test the next day, so we began with that. He completed a vocabulary review and pre-test on his iPad and submitted his scores to his teacher. Next, we co-read chapter 26 of "The Ghost of Fossil Glen." Reid wrote a summary of the chapter and I helped him edit his work, focusing on varying his sentences and avoiding run-on sentences.

Chris took his spelling test. He worked on writing his story.

Libby used glitter markers, a dry erase board, and writing paper to practice sight words and short vowel words. She read Phonics stories. I read Thanksgiving books to her.

Kaitlin was not online with me today.

Chris wrote his spelling words in sentences. We discussed the writing of a poem with the senses. Chris worked on writing his story.

Libby used the paint markers and writing paper to practice sight words and short vowel words. I read Thanksgiving books to her.

Kaitlin looked up all her vocabulary words.

Libby used paint markers, magic change color markers, and writing paper to practice her sight words (on, and, the) and short vowel words. I read books about Thanksgiving to her.