This year in ELA, there will be a huge focus on vocabulary and using context clues to comprehend unfamiliar vocabulary words. Please encourage your student to practice voacabulary words at home; as I will ensure that they practice it at school and use the words in their writing.
McCain's Marvelous Vocal VocabularyEach morning on the announcements, our principal Mr. McCain introduces a word of the day. Students are then able to utilize the words in their writing and discussions with both teachers and peers. This "vocal vocabulary" is truly allowing students the opportunity display confidence when utilizing words that otherwise they may not have attempted.
Try quizzing your child at home on some of the vocabulary on the left. They have heard or used the words in class, so don't be surprised when they begin to use the words frequently!!! Studies show that a word has to be used/spoken 26 times to be fully incorporated into your personal vocabulary!!! Vocabulary is the KEY to COMMUNICATION; both VERBAL and WRITTEN |