Mrs. Benton

Spring is Almost Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello All......

Since spring is almost here, it's really time to clamp down and start to look at how we can get ready for the CRCT.  Listed below are a few strategies that will help you the day of the test as well as things you can do before you take the test.

The Day Of The Test

Have positive thoughts

Eat a good breakfast

Have 2 sharpened pencils

Read the questions first

Take your time

Listen carefully

Wear comfortable clothes

Check your work

Bubble in carefully

Before you answer the questions, look in the passage for the answer or possible clues

 

When Preparing for the Test

READ, READ, READ

Practice multiplication and division facts

Pay attention in class

Take AR Tests

Write summaries about books that you have read

Participate in class

Ask your teachers questions when you dont understand

 

These are just a few thing that you can do....

Don't forget to log on to various websites that will provided practice.....

 

:)

Mrs. Benton

The Holiday Season

Greetings Parents and Students,

The holiday season is right around the corner and the students are very excited about having a break from school.  Please remember to make your child reads over the break.  It would be great if they would read at least 20 minutes a day.  After they read, ask them questions about what they have read.  Make sure they understand what they have read.  For 3rd grade students, please make sure they are working on their mulitplication facts.  The goal is for the students to have them memorized. 

Reading and math are both important concepts that have to be worked on daily to ensure mastery.

 

Have a safe and restful break!

:)

Mrs. Benton

WELCOME BACK!!!!

I are so excited about this school year!!!!!

This year I am working with 3rd and 4th grade reading and math students.  Parents, while we have a lot of work to do this year, the students are geared up and excited about learning.  My advice to you would be to allow your child to read almost any and everything.  Keep in mind...that...reading is good.  Therefore, it doesn't have to be a chapter book, it can be a cookbook, a comic book, or even a magazine......as long as they are reading.  Another tip for reading is you may want to allow your child to write summaries about what they have read.  It all goes together...reading and writing.

My advice in the area of math.....find fun ways to make math a real world experience.  For example, have your child help you add the up the grocery bill when you guys go shopping, or they could even add up how much they think a bill is going to be when you all go out to eat. 

If you have any questions about Reading or Math EIP, please feel free to contact me here at the school.

 

Lets have a wonderful school year

Reading.....Its the Thing to Do!!!!!

If you are wondering how you can make reading fun with your kids....try this!!!

Since the weather is warming up....you and your child select a book

Get some lawn chairs and some lemonaid...

Put on your favorite pair of sunglasses....

AND

READ!!!!

Try to incorporate reading each day with your child to ensure she/he is being exposed to new ideas and new vocabulary.

You can also try going on to www.internet4classrooms.com

This website is packed full of exciting games that will make reading fun....

 

Happy Reading!!!

Getting Ready for the CRCT

Greetings Students and Parents....

The CRCT is fast approaching!  The test begins on April 12th.  Students should be reading books every night to increase their reading speed as well as their overall comprehension and they should be working with memorizing multiplication facts. 

If you are wondering how else you can assist your child....please google the word "CRCT Practice Test".  Once you do that, you will find several sites that you can go on to that will provide practice tests for your child.  In addition to practice site, please allow your child to go on www.firstinmath.com  This site is a wonderful place for them to have fun while working on math skills. 

Keep in mind that practice makes perfect....so make sure your child is getting plenty of practice.

Have a safe mid-winter break!

Angela T. Benton

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today!"

CRCT Countdown!!!!

The CRCT is a month away....

Can you believe it????

Remember to read every night!!!

Here are some additional tips!!!!!!!!!!

Use the 5W's to get through any passage!!!

Stop at a mid point during the passage and make sure you understand what the passage is about.

If a word is underlined in the passage...then there will most likely  be a question about that word.

Try reading the questions first...it helps you to focus during the reading

When answering questions....mark out the ones that you KNOW are wrong!

If you dont know the meaning of a word, try using the clues around it to figure out what the word means

Most of all believe in yourself.....see yourself doing well on the test....and you will!!!!!

 

:)

 

Over the Hoilday Break....Remember to Read and Study Math Facts

As we prepare for the holiday break.......

Please remember to read and study math facts.  If your child is in the 2nd grade, they can practice simple addition and subtraction facts.  If your child is in the 3rd grade, they can practice multiplication facts.  As with any other day of the year, we strongly recommend that the students read at least 20 minutes a day.  This helps to build a wide vocabulary, increase reading comprehension and fluency.

While we want the students to enjoy the holiday and get some much needed rest, make sure they remain sharp and focused on education.

Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Benton

:)

Tips for the Thanksgiving Break

 

 

 

 

While the students are on the Thanksgiving Break…..please make sure they stay mentally engaged each day!   Students should be reading a good book each day during the break.  Additionally, 3^rd grade students should continue to work on multiplication and division facts and 2^nd grade students should continue to work on

 subtraction with regrouping.

 

I hope the break allows you time to spend with family and friends.

 

Have a safe and relaxing break!

Greetings from Angela Patterson-Benton....EIP 2nd and 3rd Grade

Proficient reading and math skills are essential to a child’s academic success.  As an EIP teacher, I keep in mind that all students CAN learn, but for some reason have not mastered previous grade level skills.  Essentially, it is my job to figure out how they learn and give them the necessary tools to achieve academic success. 

 

Below are some websites that give an explanation of essential skills needed to be a good reader, reading strategies that might assist with areas of weakness, math strategies that will enhance overall student learning and academic achievement.   

 

 

Please contact me via email if you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance.

 

 

My email address

Angela.Johnson-Patterson@cobbk12.org

 

 

 

 

 http://www.gaillovely.com/struggling%20readers%20resources.htm

This is the website that explains the componets of reading and recommended websites 

 

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/Reader/reader.html

This is a good website that you and your child can do together

 

www.aamath.com

math website

 

www.iknowthat.com

math website

 

www.internet4classrooms.com

excellent website for all subject areas

 

www.dadsworksheets.com

practice worksheets for math

 

 

 

What’s going on in EIP?????

 2nd Grade:

Reading:

Students are working on long and short vowels and blends

 

Math:

 

Addition and subtraction with and without regrouping

 

 

3^rd Grade:

Reading:

Currently we are working on reading comprehension skills.  Additionally, we are learning about synonyms and antonyms.  Children are learning how to identify story elements.

 

Math:

DIVISION

 

Students are working on sharpening their division skills.  Skills such as knowing that

division is the opposite of multiplication, repeated subtraction and the “number line” technique are ways ALL learners are being incorporated into division lessons.

 

 

Download Curriculum night 2009  

This is a power point I created for Curriculum Night...there are some math strategies and additional math information towards the end of this slide show