Story Test

I have been working on AIMS fluency testing with the students (this consists of two passages -- one minute for each).  Please do keep in mind that there is generally a natural decline in words per minute following the summer break, but the goal is for your child's fluency to grow throughout the year.  Results will be sent home once our building has completed the testing.  Feel free to email any questions or concerns regarding fluency -- or any other questions -- throughout the year. 

Today we took the story test over "Mighty Jackie." 

We also enjoyed listening to Marla Lewis's song, "Mighty Jackie, the Strike-Out Queen."  The fun song can be played at home if you click on this link. http://www.broadjam.com/artists/songs.php?artistID=59803&mediaID=392669.  You may have to "Add the song to your cart, " but it is FREE.  It is located at the bottom of the song list by Marla Lewis.  It's truly worth a listen!

Click here to find out more information and the "true" story about Jackie Mitchell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BOeWojWUkE

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-woman-who-maybe-struck-out-babe-ruth-and-lou-gehrig-4759182/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYHwhRVPvyU&t=32s

We also worked on learning our Unit 2 Spelling words for the test on Friday.  These words all have long vowel sounds.

Here are our Spelling Links to help you at home:
Spelling Lists
Spelling City Games