Watch the video.  What is something new you learned from the video?

Watch the video and tell something new you learned from the video.

Watch the video.  Then look around your house and find objects with a line of symmetry.  Write a few in the comment box.

Watch the video below.  Afterwards, tell me one or two things you would put in a Gratitude Jar.

Watch the video.  Afterwards, look around your house.  Do you see any shapes you learned about in the video?  Be prepared to talk about them in class tomorrow.

Watch the video.  Afterwards, leave a comment telling which continent you would like to visit and why.

Enjoy the photos Ben took last week.

Enjoy her photos!

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a book and suddenly realized that you have no clue what was written on the last few pages? It’s easy to let our minds stray while reading; but reading is of little value if we do not comprehend what we have read.

Children need to have a good understanding of the text they are reading. Retelling is an excellent way to ensure a child has comprehended what they read. Students need to understand story elements (part of a story) in order to properly retell a story.   Including the setting, main characters, and plot, can help ensure they adequately comprehend their reading.

During Guided Reading each group read a text and completed a graphic organizer to identify the story elements.  The students used their story map to write a retelling.  Later, each group met with Mrs. Hand and wrote a script of their retelling.  She videoed the groups retelling their stories.  Ask your child about the GREEN SCREEN they used!

Click the links below to watch the videos.  Enjoy!

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Watch the video.  Think of the story you’re reading in small group.  Retell the story to a family member.  In the comment section, tell me who you shared your retelling.