We read some background information about the solar eclipse. We then read about the difference between the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.

I substituted for Ben today in Reading.
Ben shared a very interesting video about the internet.
we discussed the video as it was playing and hopefully we will be able to see the conclusion next time.

Reading focus - multi-syllabic words and context clues. We worked on pronunciation with difficult words today. We also studied using context clues as a way to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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We reviewed practices for good readers. Then we read the short story, "How to Ignore a House on Fire." We focused on Kellan slowing down for proper pronunciation of words. He also used a ruler to track his reading.

Ben shared a very good video about the Davidian compound in Waco, Texas.

We reviewed the effective strategies of good readers. I then modeled this through a read and think-aloud.

I subbed for PJ's intensive reading class today. He read "A Closer Look: Thermal Expansion in Solids" from the science workbook, summarized it, and answered follow-up questions.

Today we watched the video: The French Revolution (Part I) on YouTube.

We read from his book, "Bud, Not Buddy."