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East Shore Middle School Milford Public Schools 240 Chapel Street Milford, CT 06460 (203) 783-3559
Volume 25, Issue 6 March 2017
Principal’s Message – March 2017 Dear East Shore Community, The end of trimester two is quickly approaching. As the weather gets nicer, “spring fever” becomes prevalent. At the middle school level it presents itself as a compliance issue or decrease of school expectations. Please work with the school by checking homework agendas and team homework pages. In the words of Yogi Berra, “It isn’t over until it is over.” The third trimester is extremely important as work progress determines academic placement for the following school year.
Concerning updates:
The issues regarding bicycles blocking traffic has surfaced again. There have been numerous complaints registered with the police department. The bike behaviors are dangerous and can result in serious injuries. A bike safety assembly was held earlier this year. It is unfortunate many children are not taking the warnings seriously. Help keep our students safe by reminding them of the dangers.
Social media issues are also becoming a serious concern. I strongly suggest you monitor your child’s phone activity.
The lack of respect is another disturbing behavior reported to the school. Adam’s plaza has informed East Shore administration of disrespect to customers and peers. Some appropriate social settings are misused and creating dangerous venues for our children. Disrespect in school will result in consequences.
As a positive:
East Shore Middle School has many awesome students. Look for our Friday emails for upcoming activities and events. Also, beginning next month, we will be listing our student of the month.
We thank you all for the ongoing school/home partnership. Our children’s safety and well-being is our highest priority.
Sincerely, Mrs. Williams, Principal Mr. Piselli, Assistant Principal
Statement of Compliance In compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Milford Public School system does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in establishing and implementing hiring and employment practices and establishing and providing school activities and educational programs. The Title VI and Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer is Wendy Kopazna. The Section 504 Compliance Officer is Susan Kelleher. They may be contacted by mail at the Milford Public Schools, 70 West River Street, Milford, CT 06460 or by phone at (203) 783-3400. Questions, concerns or comments regarding possible discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be made in person or in writing to the following: Regarding Facilities: James L. Richetelli, Jr./Chief Operations Officer Regarding Employment: Wendy Kopazna/Director of Human Resources Regarding Programs: Susan Kelleher/Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Contact Information School Phone Number: (203) 783-3559 Principal’s Email: [email protected] Assistant Principal’s Email: [email protected] School Secretaries: Mrs. Sheryl Carpenter Ms. Molly Dryman *All staff email addresses are first initial last name @ milforded.org (i.e.John Smith would be [email protected])
Inside this issue:
Team Pages: Grade 6, Team 1……page 2 Grade 6, Team 2…….page 4 Grade 7 ……page 7 Grade 8 ……page 9 Humanities ……………page 12 Support Services …..page 15 Literacy …page 16 Library/Media……….page 16
Team 1
Social Studies
Team 1 Egyptologists continue to be very involved in activities that explore the amazing civilization created by the ancient Egyptians. Currently, we are focusing on mummification, the gods/goddesses, and pyramids. Students researched the Egyptian gods and goddesses and created fabulous projects. They are currently creating a Padlet online poster about a famous Egyptian pharaoh. I am looking forward to seeing their final presentations! We are continuing to work on writing skills, especially explaining text evidence using out-of-the-box thinking! Social Studies – Mrs. Balamaci (Team Leader) – [email protected]
Math 6th Grade Math – Students have just finished the Let’s Be Rational Unit. In that unit, students performed different mathematical operations with fractions (such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division). In their new unit Data About Us students will be displaying data in dot plots, histograms, and box plots. They will summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context by calculating mean, median interquartile range and mean
absolute deviation for a data set. Use data tables, graphs, and equations to solve problems.
6th/7th Grade Advanced Math - Students are currently at the end of Data About Us. Besides the above learning, students will be using data tables, graphs and equations to solve problems, and use statistics to describe data and make predictions. Parent tips for helping your child in math- Have conversations with your child about what they are currently working on in math. Talk about relating math to real-life
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experiences. Students should be logging onto Khan Academy weekly for a minimum of thirty minutes, (this counts as a homework grade). Thank you for your support! Math – Mrs. Wells – [email protected]
Science
Team 1 Geologists are finishing up with their explorations in their Geology Unit. They have learned to differentiate the layers of the Earth, and how differences in heat within those layers create convection currents. In our research and discovery of plate tectonics and landforms, students have applied their critical thinking and data collection skills to provide evidence and reasoning to the constant changes of Earth’s surface. Through individual and group, project-based activities, students have created data tables and models to represent new learning of key terms and concepts. Further investigation of the movement between Earth’s plate boundaries will provide new learning opportunities about natural phenomena of earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes!! Students will be amazed to find out that we have experienced earthquakes in Milford, CT, and they may experience one too!!
Team 1 scientists are utilizing multiple and varied resources for learning. They use Question Formulation Technique, internet research on Chromebooks, textbook reading and note-taking, interactive computer models, data collection and recording, creating models, and individual and group, project-based activities, Time management, daily preparation, and always doing their best will continue to be a focus for success. Only a few weeks until spring!! Science – Mr. DeBassio – [email protected]
English/Language Arts Students are finishing book clubs. We started the unit by reading the parts of the novel Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. We have been exploring the theme of the story, including how characters respond to challenges and conflict(s) in their environment. The Essential Question for this unit is, “How do conflicts cause people and characters to change and to
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survive in their environments?” We are working on thinking more deeply about the message that the author wants to convey to the readers. March’s Parent Tip: As spring approaches, many students begin to lose focus. Have conversations with your child about staying motivated and putting forth his or her best efforts! English Language Arts – Mrs. Higley- [email protected]
Team 2 -SHARKS
6th Grade Core Math – Core math students are in the middle of Unit 5: Data About Us (statistics and distributions.) Students will work with several types of real world data to see how information is summarized and used to convey information to others. Students will interpret both numerical and graphical data sets.
UNIT 5: Data About Us
Students will identify statistical and non-statistical questions. Students will display data in histograms, dot plots, and box plots. They will count the number of values in a data set to calculate the mean and median as measures of center. Students will find the interquartile range and mean absolute deviation of a data set, and choose which one better describes the variability of the data set. Students will identify the type of data measured and its unit of measurement, and use mean or median to describe a typical value.
6th Grade Advanced Math – Advanced math students are currently working in Unit 6: Applications of Geometry. Students will learn how to use formulas for a variety of figures, and how they relate to larger, more complicated figures. Our next unit will be Variables & Patterns: Focus on Algebra.
Team 2 – Grade 6 – Page 4
Team 1 – Grade 6 – Page 4
UNIT 6: APPLICATIONS OF GEOMETRY
Students will find the areas of triangles, special quadrilaterals, and polygons to solve both real-world and mathematical problems. They will graph polygons in the coordinate plane, given coordinates for the vertices, and find the length of a polygon’s side using these coordinates. Students will learn to find the volume of a right rectangular prism with fractional edge lengths in order to solve problems, and use nets to find the surface area of three-dimensional figures and use this technique to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
*PARENTS-
Have your student review and practice weak skills on their individualized STUDY PLAN found in mathXL
PLEASE REMEMBER TO HAVE YOUR CHILD PRACTICE THEIR MULTIPLICATION FACTS IF THEY ARE NOT FLUENT WITH THEM. Not knowing them slows your child down in math, and makes it that much harder to learn new skills and concepts. There is no magic –it takes practice and time.
Mathematics – Mrs. Casey (Team Leader) – [email protected]
SOCIAL STUDIES
Happy spring!! Hopefully warmer weather will arrive soon. We have finished up with Mesopotamia and our debates over the laws of Hammurabi. Our next journey will be to learn about Egypt and the significance of the Nile River. Students will learn about the geography of Egypt, the mummification process, and pyramid building. Students are going to be assigned a project on a god or goddess in the middle of March. Please ask them to see the requirements and grading rubric.
Parent Tip: The third trimester is upon us. Please have your child take five minutes each night to organize their Social Studies notebook/section. Students should only keep current materials/notes in their binder. I have suggested that they keep any corrected work in a shoebox at home if they feel they may need it at a later time. Some students are just stuffing papers in their binders and are not able to locate what they need the following day in class. A friendly reminder each night to stay organized is greatly appreciated.
Social Studies – Mr. Hribko – [email protected]
Team 2 – Grade 6 – Page 5
SCIENCE
WOW!!! We have been very busy. Team 2 students did an outstanding job throughout the Geology Unit. Students were actively engaged in science, participating in engineering practices and extending their thinking. We enjoyed our lab with plate tectonics (snack tectonics) and learned a great deal about our “active” Earth. Students worked in cooperative groups to develop their own questions for investigation. They researched a natural “phenomena” and connected evidence to attempt an explanation. At times, this was frustrating, but worth the “AHA” moments!! Each student conducted their own investigation into what has caused our Earth’s surface to change over time and continue to change. We will move into the Water Unit next and have the CT Audubon come visit for a fun hands-on experience. This is great for us especially living near Long Island Sound.
** Study skills and proper preparation for assessments will continue to be a focus.
Science – Mrs. Cruciani – [email protected]
LANGUAGE ARTS
Students are finishing their mystery book clubs and furthering their critical thinking skills by thinking about deeper issues, themes, and lessons presented by the book. These skills will also be developed by following through with independent reading questions and our continuation of the study of sign posts. Two of the key goals that students can work on for all short answer skills are supplying evidence from the text to support their answer (using quotes) and explaining how their answer relates back to the main idea of the paragraph. For our next book club journey, we will be diving into what it takes to survive in our survival unit.
English Language Arts –Mr. Cannizzaro – [email protected]
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7th Grade
LANGUAGE ARTS
During March, seventh grade students will be placed into book club groups to read various novels on the theme of persistence. Choices include Ben Mikaelsen’s Touching Spirit Bear, Wendelin Van Draanen’s The Running Dream, Avi’s The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Tim Green’s Unstoppable, and Pam Munoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising. Throughout the unit, students will be practicing the Common Core Standards of Reading by evaluating the conflicts in the novel using text evidence and analyzing the author’s development of these conflicts over the course of the text. The student’s performance task at the end of the unit will demonstrate their understanding of how their character perseveres in the face of adversity. Parents, please be sure that your student is bringing their book home to read. English Language Arts – Ms. Richiski – [email protected]
Ms. Johnston – [email protected]
SOCIAL STUDIES
In the month of March, students will continue their study of East Asia. In addition to researching a Chinese Dynasty such as the Tang, Song, and Han students will go on to create a dynasty of their own. This task is not only highly engaging but also requires students to call upon knowledge that they have gained throughout the year as a result of many different learning experiences. The rise and fall dynasties, their contributions, as well as influential people are just of a few of the many categories students will explore throughout this process. Social Studies – Mrs. Carrano – [email protected] Mrs. Rossi – [email protected]
SPANISH Hola - This month in Spanish class, students will be learning how to conjugate "AR Verbs". By conjugating verbs, students will be able to create sentences and questions. This is the foundation of speaking and writing in the Spanish language. It is extremely important for students to support their learning at home by studying their flashcards and reviewing their notes! Parents, you can also be a "study buddy" for your child by quizzing him or her on their English/Spanish list of verbs and flashcards. We are excited for the students to expand their skills as they are able to create more complex sentences in Spanish!
Spanish – Mrs. Elgart – [email protected] Ms. Hannigan – [email protected]
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SCIENCE In science we are looking to understand the interdependence between the skeletal and muscular systems. In March we will explore how the circulatory, respiratory, digestive and excretory systems work together in the human body. We will understand how every cell in an organism gets what it needs to survive and how waste products are expelled. We look forward to understanding how the human body works!
Science – Mrs. Theriault – [email protected] Mr. Thomas – [email protected]
MATH
Grade 7th/8th Advanced- Currently, we have begun our 8th grade units of study with Thinking With Mathematical Models: Linear and Inverse Variation. In this Unit, we will explore situations that can be represented with various mathematical models, including graphs and equations. We will also examine variability and association between two numerical or categorical variables.
Grade 7- The next Unit in your child’s mathematics class this year is Filling and Wrapping: Three-Dimensional Measurement. Its focus is volume (filling) and surface area (wrapping) of objects such as prisms, cylinders, cones, and spheres. In addition, students will understand, find and use area and circumference of circles. They will extend their understanding of similarity and scale factors to three-dimensional figures.
Mathematics – Mrs. Mahon (Team Leader) – [email protected]
Mrs. Astrosky (Team Leader) – [email protected]
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Ways to help your 8th grader be successful:
Organization: Spring cleaning is a concept that students can definitely apply to their own binders. With the end of trimester 2, ask your child to spend some time organizing their papers and notes. Keep folders for each subject at home and have them sort through their papers by class. It is also extremely helpful for students to have a homework folder. Label one side of the folder “Homework to Complete” and the other side “Finished Homework”. Students will feel more organized and better prepared for school when they know where everything is.
MATH
8th Grade Math – Butterflies, Pinwheels and Wallpaper- Symmetry and Transformations In this unit, students will investigate geometric shapes and transformations. Geometric shapes give structure and style to natural and man-made objects that you see and use every day. To create and understand useful designs, it is helpful to know ways of making and describing shapes. Students will develop knowledge about symmetry, transformations, congruence and similarity- four of the most important tools used for thinking about geometric shapes Algebra I - We have finished our unit on functions. It was a tough unit, really pushing the students to think outside of the comfort zone and apply concepts. Our next unit ties into earlier units, where students have analyzed the process of solving equations. These experiences set the stage for them to continue to work with equations and functions in different but equivalent forms, and graph and interpret functions. The students will explore the quadratic function, both algebraically and graphically and will see how this applies to the real world. If you throw a ball up into the air, when will it reach its highest point? When will it hit the ground? Using algebra and technology, the students will be able to answer these questions! Mathematics – Mr. Lombardi – [email protected] Mrs. Astrosky (Team Leader) [email protected]
SOCIAL STUDIES
As February comes to a close, so does the American Revolution. We have examined the major battles of the Revolutionary War, including Saratoga and Yorktown. The students have looked at what made George Washington such an effective Military leader that all but ensured he would be our first President. We will be shifting our focus to the early days of our nation, including the failure of the Articles of Confederation and the creation of the Constitution. The students have been very interested in the events that shaped our nation. We invite you to ask them how the colonies won the American Revolution and don’t let them off easy by giving one reason.
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Social Studies – Mr. Storey – [email protected] Mrs. Rossi – [email protected]
SCIENCE
Students have completed their studies of motion in space. Students will now be learning of simple machines and work. Students will be working with these types of machines and will be creating their own machine. We will also be reviewing for the Science Connecticut Mastery Test, which will be given only to eighth grade students on April 25th. Many of the upcoming homework assignments will have to do with science concepts previously taught in the lower grades. Plenty of CMT materials will be sent home and you can always help your child prepare by spending some time studying and reviewing these concepts with them. Encourage your child to make flash cards to review vocabulary and spend a few minutes each night reviewing for the test. Remember, along with CMT prep comes the promise of spring!
Science – Mrs. Coulson – [email protected] Mr. Thomas – [email protected]
LANGUAGE ARTS
Now that students conducted research and presented their topic’s information about World War II and the Holocaust, they are ready to read! In March, students will participate in book clubs reading either a fictional portrayal of the time period or a non-fiction memoir that explores topics and themes related to The Holocaust. Students will continue to practice the Common Core standards of Reading Literature by analyzing the novel’s characters and themes and how they develop throughout the text. We will also continue to work on Writing standards where students locate and use relevant evidence to argue claims related to the topics and themes. Please check in with your student about their reading and sticky notes to start a discussion about what they have learned.
English Language Arts – Ms. Buckley – [email protected] Ms. Johnston – [email protected]
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SPANISH
As spring approaches, we are discussing personal hygiene and daily routines in Spanish class. The students are practicing their new vocabulary and building on grammar concepts from the beginning of the school year. Our main focus on this unit is reflexive verbs. These verbs are conjugated slightly different than regular verbs in Spanish. It is essential for students to be completing their homework and studying their vocabulary every night. As the year progresses, the topics we will cover will become more complex and it is critical that students keep up with their work. ¡Muchas gracias!
Spanish – Mrs. Einstein (Team Leader) - [email protected] Ms. Hannigan– [email protected]
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Humanities News
Physical Education Physical Education
Physical Education classes recently finished the floor hockey unit. Our students have done an excellent job with the various skills, rules, and game strategies involved in floor hockey. Our next unit of study will be Badminton. By the end of the badminton unit, our students will play in a class tournament and have fun competing against their peers. Also, students will make extensive use of the fitness room and continue to work on improving their physical fitness. Please refer to our individual websites for further information.
Mr. Conrad- [email protected]
Speaking of Music
Band, Strings and Chorus
March is music in our schools month! We will be celebrating this by having three great concerts! Our Band night will be March 21 at 7pm at Foran, our Chorus night will be March 24 at 7pm at Jonathan Law, and our Orchestra night will be Wednesday, March 23 at 7pm at Parsons. These concerts will feature our East Shore 8th grade groups and the high school groups will be performing on these nights to celebrate the wonderful work our students do in their music ensembles. It promises to be a wonderful night of music. For our string players, the seventh and eighth grade students are performing, as is the combined fifth grade orchestra, and the combined high school orchestra. Our southern regional ensembles will also be performing in March! Students participating in regionals will have rehearsal Friday, March 3 and then morning rehearsal/concert on Saturday, March 4. Specific details including schedule will be communicated to you via email soon!
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Mr. Boccia would like to remind students and families that practicing is on-going. All music for the spring program has been passed out and is in the folders. Students have a responsibility to themselves and the group to learn their individual part. Our product is only as good as the work that the students put into it. Regular practice will ensure that students are ready for various assessments coming up in March. Your ongoing support for your young musicians is so appreciated.
Mr. Juhasz would also like to remind students to practice frequently, at least two to three times per week. As Mr. Boccia’s reminder said, the product is a direct result of the collective work of the ensemble. The students have been practicing their MIOSM music very hard, and will have assessments on that music, as well as the music for the spring concert, in the coming weeks.
We hope that 8th grade families took the time to talk over the many wonderful options at the high school to pursue music. We hope that your children will continue to play or sing in their ensembles. Continuing with
music in high school can provide a wide variety of opportunities, experiences and scholarships.
Mr. Boccia – [email protected] Mr. Juhasz – [email protected]
Mrs. Friedman –[email protected] Mr. Russo – [email protected]
Health
Eighth grade students have just finished the Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Unit. They did a fantastic job with their Substance Abuse Projects, providing a wealth of information about the dangers of substances on the body and the mind and their lifelong impact. They are moving on to the Adolescent Development Unit, during which they’ll be focusing on the importance of healthy decision-making in relation to STDs. Seventh grade students are finishing up the Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Unit. There was a huge focus on the concept of addiction and how substance abuse results in many different dangers. They will be moving on to the Adolescent Development Unit, during which they’ll be focusing on the anatomy and physiology of the female and male reproductive systems and terminology related to human growth and development.
Sixth grade students are in the middle of the Nutrition Unit. They are learning all about the importance of
healthy eating and how to incorporate healthy eating habits into their daily lives by learning about different nutrients, food groups, MyPlate for portion-control, the importance of breakfast, and diet-related chronic
diseases.
Ms. [email protected] Mrs. [email protected]
Visual Arts
Mrs. Dotson’s second trimester students in grade 8 finished their Tripod Vessels in clay and a black and white photography project. Grade 7 students finished their clay plates and Repetitive Print design creating their own stamp. Grade 6 students completed their Egyptian Unit in clay either creating a Stele or Ushabtis. Welcome
trimester three students!!!!! Grade 8 students are creating a self-portrait in the Tim Burton style using expressive line. Grade 7 students are designing a stamp using line and negative and positive space. Grade 6 is
creating an Optical Illusion.
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Mrs. Delio’s sixth grade classes have completed their 3-D Color Collages and are learning additional ways artists show depth, creating their one point perspective project . Seventh graders have completed their 3-D
Fantasy Fish project and are completing their overhead perspective for project. Eight graders are exploring form and pattern making while creating clay houses.
Trimester two students did a great job! Welcome Trimester three students!
Mrs. Delio [email protected] Mrs. Dotson [email protected]
TEC Ed
Technology Engineering Communication Education Is it spring yet? TEC ED is approaching the end of the trimester. We are working on the area of wood manufacturing. With this, ALL students learn to work safely in the TEC lab, follow the safety rules, and follow technical instructions. 8th grade classes are working on clocks where they incorporate their own personal interest and creativity, and use different materials. Next they will produce folding tables where they will work in groups and understand how the mass production process is used. 7th grade classes are learning about different wood and to safely use the machines. They will learn to cut complex shapes on the scroll saw. The next project will continue to use the machines and incorporate different materials in the project. Accurate measuring and problem solving skill development are stressed.
Mr. Kania- [email protected]
Enrichment
Students are wrapping up their second trimester of Enrichment. We all had a great time together exploring scientific concepts. In their third trimester, students will be engaging in mathematical investigations with Mrs. Kim. This past trimester was full of interesting topics. The sixth graders recently investigated the works of Rube Goldberg and problem solved using Makey Makeys, as inspiration for next week’s Milford Invention Convention. The seventh graders extended their classroom learning while completing activities involving blood pattern analysis. They also explored the roles of forensic entomologists in crime scene investigations. At the request of the “Milford Chamber of Commerce,” and in an attempt to increase tourism revenues, the eighth graders have been busy creating prototypes of roller coasters. Thank you all for a great trimester, and I’ll see you next year! Mrs. Plunkett - [email protected]
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Support Services
News from PPS It’s almost transition time for 8th graders. This time can be very challenging, but here are a few tips to make the transition smoother: 1. Do a walk-through: Take advantage of the Open Houses and visit the schools ahead of time. It will allow your student to work out all those nerves that may be building up. If your teen's school has a new student orientation day, go to it. While it may seem like a waste of time, programs designed for new students can help ease many organizational concerns right off the bat. 2. Advocate involvement: High school isn't just full of new people and new classes, there are many after school activities. Encourage your teen to join extracurricular activities. Teens who are engaged in extracurricular activities tend to excel socially and academically. Parents, you can build off your teen's excitement over the soccer team or debate club to help alleviate anxiety over other aspects of the transition. Social Emotional Learning What is It? Social Emotional Learning has been the focus of many school districts, including Milford, across the country over the past year. School districts are using this as a framework to develop curriculum standards to address the competencies of Social Emotional Learning within their own communities. Not only are we teaching students academics, we are also teaching students social and emotional strategies for them to use within their school day and within the community. Research shows social emotional learning not only shows an improvement in academics, but also improves student’s prosocial behaviors in school and in the community. Emphasis is on the student as a whole. Below are the five aspects of Social Emotional Learning. Further information can be found on the CASEL website (www.casel.org). More to come in future newsletters!
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From the Desk of our Support Staff/PPS – page 15
LITERACY BLURB
Best Ways to Support Writing at Home How you can help at home: Support your child with these writing strategies. by: GreatSchools Staff | March 18, 2016
Provide a place for your child to write.
The area should be an area that is quiet and well lit. Stock the “writing center” with supplies such as paper, pencils and crayons. You can also gather family photos and magazines in the center that can be used as story starters.
Read, read, read!
The best activity to improve writing is reading. If your child reads good books, he will be a better writer. Reading exposes students to general vocabulary, word study and content-specific vocabulary. Through reading, students see a variety of authors’ techniques that they can use in their own writing.
Encourage your child to keep a reflective journal.
This is excellent writing practice, as well as a good outlet for venting feelings. Encourage your child to write about things that happen at home and school. This reflective journal can be used to develop the “senses” of writing. Have your child write about what he saw, heard or felt on a trip or adventure. Provide experiences in your community that will interest your child and spark her writing. Especially encourage your child to write about personal feelings — pleasures as well as disappointments. When reading your child’s journal (only if your child invites you to, of course), share your own feelings and ideas paired with positive feedback about your child’s writing.
Start a vocabulary notebook.
Teach your child new words each week and encourage her to use them. Make it into a game and give points for using the new words. Your child can keep a vocabulary notebook and get rewarded for the number of new words learned. The words will begin to appear like magic in her oral language and writing.
Ask questions.
Always ask your child questions when he writes. Ask specific questions about your child’s writing such as: “How did that happen?” “How did that make you feel?” “Can you tell me more about that…?” “What are some other words you could use to describe…?”
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