This week in Reader's Workshop

Our readers have been doing such a great job tackling harder texts in their guided reading groups and independent reading time. This week, we focused on "partner reading". We learned that "readers never travel alone" because they have friends and partners they share their stories with. They talk to each other about their books and sometimes they even help each other out when they get stuck with a tricky word or a tricky part. We learned that readers also ask questions and give comments about the story. Reading with someone is like taking a hike up the mountain; it gets more fun and enjoyable knowing there's always someone to talk with and support you when you fall. This weekend, be your child's reading partner and share some of your favorite parts.

Lucky readers! Our readers had another special reader's treat this week. Our student-teacher from SQU (Sultan Qaboos University), Ms. Sheikha comes into our class every Monday morning to learn about teaching. This week she shared a story with our students, Edwina the dinosaur who didn't know she was extinct by Mo Willems. After Ms. Sheikha read the story to the class, our readers put on character masks and acted out the story. The readers were very excited about the acting and were expressive in their lines and actions. Good job readers and Ms. Sheikha!