Subject and verb refresher course

During our Skills Block this week, we have talked about finding the subject and verb (predicate) in a sentence. Any sentence has to have these two parts to be a complete sentence. We spent time looking through the book we studied that day, Saturday and Teacakes. Using reading material students can see and access is the best way to teach them how to use the skills being taught in school.

As they read for the 20 minutes required each night, quiz them! Ask them to find the subject/verb (predicate - rich/delicious vocabulary word) of a sentence. It is extremely important that students are able to find these parts in a sentence as they are expected to write in complete sentences.

Would you like some extra practice? Sure! Here is a great "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" type game they can practice finding the subject/predicate. Enjoy and study for our quiz Friday. :)

Subject and Verb Contest Game

I got a Referral today.....

Don't be surprised if your child comes home saying they got a referral this year. We are busting down on behaviors more severely than ever before. POSITIVE BEHAVIORS though!

Each week we reward a student who has earned a positive referral. We discuss with the class why this child earned this award. Next, it is sent Mrs. Phillips where she reads about the wonderful choices and behaviors the student had demonstrated. What an amazing way to know the 'Big Cheese' of the school is reading about one of our students.

Students can earn these referrals by showing: Self-control, responsibility, respect, kindness, a positive attitude or great improvement.

I bet you never thought you'd be happy to hear the words, "I got a referral today!"