For homework for the next few weeks I thought I would do something different.  We will go back to UTIPS after the writing assessment on March 24 and 25, but in order to prepare for the assessment, I thought we should do some writing.  We will be doing it in class as well, but some support from home would be nice.  For this first week, I would like your students to think of something they know a lot about.  It could be a sport, a game, an animal, or something in science.  Anything your child is interested in and can write about would be great.  Then have them write about it.  Tell them they are “informing” the reader about the topic.  Have them do an introduction and a conclusion.  There is no requirement of length, but I would love for them to type them if a computer is available to them.  When they bring them back to class I will find a time for them to read them aloud to each other.  I won’t have these due until Monday, March 10, but you can bring them in earlier if it is done.  Thank you for your help and support with this.

Spelling for March 3-March 7: Badge Stage Charge Range Ridge Rage Cage Bulge Lodge Fudge Huge Change Judge Bridge Ledge Sponge Dodge Hedge Plunge Pledge Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 13 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: See above note

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to record your reading days!!! Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.