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Comprehension Plot and Theme Review

Home Activity Your child read a story and identified its theme and plot. Discuss children who are new to the neighborhood or school and what would make them happy in their new homes and schools. Then ask your child to write a sentence to tell the theme of the story.

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Words to Read

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Home Activity Your child has been learning to spell words with short vowels and these consonant/vowel patterns: CVC, CVCC, CCVC. Suggest that your child illustrate some of the words on the list. Then have your child label the sketches.

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Short Vowels

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Conventions Sentences

Home Activity Your child learned how to use sentences in writing. Have your child write two sentences about what he or she likes to do with a friend. Make sure each sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a period.

Sentences

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Sentences

Home Activity Your child reviewed sentences. Offer a sentence starter, such as Our neighborhood, Your grandmother, or This story, and have your child use it in a complete sentence.

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Home Activity Your child read a story about characters’ traits, motivations, and feelings. Read a short fiction story with your child. Have your child identify the characters and setting. Discuss why the characters behave the way they do and how they feel.

Comprehension Character and Setting

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