Letter of the Week “D” Activity:

This week we are focusing on the Letter D in Literacy. We are also focusing on “Predicting”. We started reading the text “Sam and Dave dig a hole”. 

The story begins with the Sam and Dave beginning to dig a hole, we stopped on Page 2 and the students had a group discussion of what they think Sam and Dave would find:

 
"I think they will find treasure, like necklaces and money" - Tyler

"Maybe they will find a little bunny" - Marquis

"I think they might find a hedgehog because they live in tunnels" - Whayne

"Maybe they will find a race car track buried" -Malachi

"Maybe they will find a worm" -Vanessa

The students did a great job of connecting to their prior knowledge, experiences and other books they have read both outside of school.

Their next task was to put their thoughts on paper, and use their imagination to draw out what they think Sam and Dave would find:

Curriculum Expectations:

1.2 listen and respond to others for a variety of purposes

1.4 follow and provide one- and two-step directions in different contexts

1.8 ask questions for a variety of purposes (have a class discussion)

1.9 describe personal experiences, using vocabulary and details appropriate to the situation

2.1 demonstrate an interest in reading

2.4 respond to a variety of materials read aloud to them

4.1 demonstrate an interest in writing (draw ideas)

2.5 make predictions regarding an unfamiliar text that is read by and with the EL–K team, using prior experience, knowledge of familiar texts, and general knowledge of the world around them

2.6 use prior knowledge to make connections

 What's Next:

Tomorrow we will find out what happens in the story and discuss why or how it was different from what we thought. In centres, they students will reenact the story to help enhance their oral communication skills (repeating the words) as well as self-regulation (waiting their turn, performing for their audience, praising each other).

Strategies at home:

When you are reading with your child at home try to pause between pages and predict with your child what might happen next and why. Ask them if the story reminds them of anything and try to make personal connections.