Ben practiced applying grade-level phonics and word
analysis skills in decoding words with the two sounds for /oo/. He read the next to the last chapter of "Flat Stanley" with a continued focus on fluency and sequence of events. He also recognized the characters' feelings by observing their actions.

We previewed a graphic organizer for the plot of "Wonder," noticing the elements that we can identify now and the rising action, climax, and falling actions that will come at the end of the book. Before reading the next chapter, Hank had a question to look for while reading. In today's reading, we saw the three new characters reveal something of their personalities. Hank used text clues and experience to choose one of the three to befriend.

Using the book, "Flat Stanley," Ben practiced reading with accuracy and appropriate expression. He also retold the key story events in proper sequence as a review before reading chapter 4. We used the chapter title to predict what might happen next.

Before we began reading, Hank had some questions about how Auggie looks. He was curious whether there would be pictures of him later in the book. This led to a discussion of visualizing as we read and how it helps us understand the story better. Auggie hasn't given us much information about what his face looks like, but Hank will be on the lookout for more description. We reviewed what we have learned about Auggie and what has taken place up to this point, and then we read the next three chapters.

Ben practiced knowing and applying grade-level phonics and word
analysis skills in decoding words with the /oo/ sound. He also read a short decodable book and answered factual questions about his reading. After a brief review of the characters, setting, and events, we read chapter 3 in "Flat Stanley."

Hank began our lesson by recalling the key events from chapters 1 and 2 of "Wonder." He pointed out that the story is being told by the main character, August. After partner reading chapters 3 and 4, we talked about how reading from August's point of view is helping us to know him. He clearly helps us feel how strong his desire to be 'ordinary' is, and lets us see things his way. As August faces the story's first big conflict, we see how he is experiencing mixed feelings himself, an internal conflict. Hank also completed a practice activity for the story element, setting.

Ben began our lesson by recalling the key details from chapters 1 and 2 of "Flat Stanley." He connected to the story by telling how being 'flat' would be a pro and a con. After partner reading chapters 3 and 4, we discussed the main characters and what we have learned about them so far. We practiced making words using the 'mp' blend, and we used some silly pictures to discover the meanings of common idioms.

Ben completed the Words Their Way Elementary Spelling Inventory for a baseline of his encoding skills. He was given a selection of books to choose from, and he decided to read 'Flat Stanley.' After a brief introduction, we read the first two chapters. We will focus on the literary elements of character, setting, and sequence of events. We will also look to make connections to other stories or experiences.

Hank completed the Words Their Way Elementary Spelling inventory for a baseline of his encoding skills. I introduced the story 'Wonder' and together we read the first two chapters. Our focus will be understanding character development and how it contributes to the plot. We will also attend to narrative point of view, as this story is told from the points of view of its main characters.

Indigo easily drew a line from the picture to the letter the picture starts with. Given a picture, Indigo wrote the letter of the initial sound of the picture. We reviewed sight words the, a, I. Today, we worked with the sight word see. Indigo practiced tracing and writing 'I can see a'. We took a walk around the school and Indigo wrote 'I can see a' and then drew a picture of what she saw.