Patrick combined syllables to form real words. His is really doing well reading multi syllable words.

Describe ways animals are alike and different. Pg.B6-9, using illustrations focus attention on the photographs and discuss: are these living things animals? Why do you think so or why don't think so? How do these animals move? Which animal in the pictures has no legs?

Today Patrick appeared extremely cheerful. He is always a pleasure to be around. Patrick continued his FF program. In his new program, he played Tomb Trek and Paint Match. Today was his first day playing Paint Match, which is similar to a game he played in his last program. I noticed a major improvement in his ability to recall and correctly match the correct answers. In L-B, Patrick worked on Chapter 13 on a story entitled The Long Trip. Patrick quickly and accurately responded to comprehension questions pertaining to the story. Patrick did a great job today. I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend!

For social studies Patrick and I discussed the community he lives in and what types of things he would like to add or take away to make it better.
During reading we read On My Way to School from Wonders thinking about sequence and words we can use to describe the order of the events in the story. Patrick did an excellent job decoding words in the story today.

Today Patrick and I reviewed the strategies we practiced for successful addition (find the biggest number, count on, use a number line). We played Make a Number, which Patrick loves to do!!! It is a great game to get his mind working and focused on number combinations. Patrick took a speed test and completed it correctly in 35 seconds. Next, we began subtraction. He seems very nervous about the concept of subtraction. I introduced fact families and we used the same strategies (start with the biggest number, count back and use the number line). We will continue working on speed in addition and subtraction until he feels comfortable and fluent.

Patrick researched golden retrievers on the computer. We reviewed the steps of conducting internet research, including terminology, and short cuts (such as control c/control v). He created a chart on the care of golden retrievers, and took notes. We integrated several language arts elements into the lesson: skim/scan, close reading, context clues for new vocabulary, and note taking.

Patrick read and spelled words with two closed syllables.

It was great to see Patrick back in school and feeling well. He completed 2 modules in his touch-type program and scored well. It frequently takes time to warm up, but once he does he is productive and impressive, especially for a first grader! Patrick completed his protocol in FF. He began a new level, which was exciting for him. He was successful and stated that he was enjoying his new program. I believe, too, this level will be a good change for him. Super job, Patrick!

Patrick was 15 min. late. We read sentences that contained welded sounds in the words. He read with fluency and meaning.

Today Patrick read a story and focused on sequence. After reading the story fluently, Patrick put the main events in order and we generated a list of sequence words to order the events in the story. We then wrote a summary of the story using the sequence words from the generated list. Next we used the -ake chunk to create a list of 12 words. Patrick really enjoys word ladders. He is very good at it. Lastly, Patrick wrote a response to chapter 3 of the Flat Stanley.