Instead of using a reading journal like during last reading groups, students received a packet with their different assignments and a schedule. Here's the reading schedule and groups.
Three of the reading group assignments are posted here and then two more for you to get an idea. Many students completed their reading and assignment today, but it is important that they read the chapters thoroughly to get a successful start. It is helpful if you to check in with your child at night to either take turns reading and check for understanding. Tomorrow (Wednesday) students should have read chapter 1; chapter 2 is due by Thursday. Their reading groups are the same as their "families", and students are really close to starting the simulation. Students wrote about what their worries, hopes and dreams they have either for themselves or their "families" for their ten minute quickwrite. After writing students stood around sharing instead of getting their lunch.
Homework for tonight is to:
1. Read chapter 1 in Bound for Oregon and complete job (read for 30 minutes total)
2. spelling (no math tonight)
Have a good night.
