Adventures in Literature

Mrs. McIlhargey - amcilhargey@grovecitychristian.org

5th Grade

This week we spent time wrapping up reading MAP testing. We learned about the 6 elements of plot and the 6 different kinds of conflict. We practiced both plot and conflict and even had a "fun" homework assignment.

Next week, we will be starting our first in class chapter book!! We will be reading Number the Stars. We will be learning about the author, the main characters, and the setting. On Thursday we will have a literature term test. This will be over the 4 papers in students reading folders. It is not open note, but we have been practicing a lot so I anticipate them doing well! We will also be finishing up our summer reading book report. This will also be a test grade. You can check your child's progress in their Google Classroom.

Note: I would encourage you to have your student reading at least 10-20 minutes a night. Many studies have shown how much reading skills are improved by nightly reading. Also, please occasionally have them read out loud to you or to a family member or even a stuffed animal. When students get the opportunity to read out loud it helps with fluency. Fluency is key in helping students with comprehension.

6th Grade

Next week, we will be starting our first in class chapter book!! We will be reading Hatchet. We will be learning about the author, the main characters, and the setting. On Thursday we will have a literature term test. This will be over the 4 papers in students reading folders. It is not open note, but we have been practicing a lot so I anticipate them doing well! We will also be finishing up our summer reading book report. This will also be a test grade. You can check your child's progress in their Google Classroom.

Note: I would encourage you to have your student reading at least 20-30 minutes a night. Many studies have shown how much reading skills are improved by nightly reading. Also, please occasionally have them read out loud to you or to a family member or even a stuffed animal. When students get the opportunity to read out loud it helps with fluency. Fluency is key in helping students with comprehension.

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