Module 4:
The Role of Freshwater Around the World Big Ideas and Guiding Questions
Unit 2: Reading and Research: Challenges of Water around the World
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EL Parent GuidesIn module 4, Unit 1 students read about why freshwater is important in the world. We will not be using this HW but instead Article-a-Day on Readworks.org.
Recommended TextsWant to read some informational stories at home about water? Here is a list from EL of recommended books for this unit.
Resources
mClass TRC Question Stems -- FANTASTIC way to practice reading comprehension skills. These are the questions students will have to respond to IN WRITING on their mClass assessments. Can practice using any guided reading or leveled books on your child's level. Word lists for descriptive writing: Descriptive Word Lists Transition Word List These "home news" sheets were developed by a Swift Creek teacher, Mrs. Jones, and are a fantastic resource. You can use these when helping your child at home. *Questioning *Visualizing *Inference Literacy Activities: A packet from the Michigan Department of Education that was found online. It is meant as a summer transition packet for 2nd graders going to 3rd. When I Retell a Story (from below) -- click HERE to print!Retelling Questions (This is an older document but the questions are still good!)-- Use these questions to check your child's reading comprehension on narrative or expository test. These are the questions that I will prompt your child when they complete running records in class. |