Word Detectives have been voraciously tackling new and challenging words in their just right books. Students have learned a variety of strategies, from looking at beginning and endings to learning about vowel teams in words. As they add new strategies to their toolbox, students are able to tackle more challenging text and make improvements in their accuracy and fluency. I am so proud of our first graders and the progress they are making. Thank you so much for continuing to support your child at home. Take a closer look at these strategies your child has used (click on pictures) and watch them use them as they read to you at home. Hope you are having as much fun as I am watching them progress into readers!
Have you heard about the "Super Secret Detective Agency?" If not, be sure to inquire with your readers what the confidential envelope is all about that appeared in our room! What has this agency challenged first grade readers to do? It has been so fun learning how to be a word detective in first grade!
