Raz Kids is Here!

Raz Kids is up and running for our classroom!  For your Tech Task this week, you will practice using Raz Kids at home.  Here is what your child should do:

1.  Click on the Literacy tab at the top of the Blog.

2.  Under "Literacy Links" click the first purple link "Raz Kids."

3. Type "mrsaylsworth" (no spaces) as the teacher name.

4. Click on student name.

There are no passwords.  Students should only be clicking on their name.  If problems arise with this system, please let me know.

5.  Click "Your assignment."

There is a set of leveled books for your child to practice with at home.  Underneath each book, you will see these symbols:

Your child should FIRST click the ear to listen to a reading of the entire text.

THEN, your child should click the eye to read the book him/herself.  Your child can click on underlined words for help, if needed.

LAST, your child can click the question mark to take a short comprehension quiz on the book.  When all questions are answered, he/she can click done to complete the book process.

Please support your child in completing ALL steps for each book.  I have noticed during practice that some students were jumping around to different parts or skipping through the listen to reading quickly.  To be most effective, we want to use each part of the process carefully and in order.  Thanks for your support in reinforcing this practice.

So... what if your child's level doesn't match where he/she ended last year?  I assigned beginning levels based on the data given from the Kindergarten teachers and my beginning experiences in reading with your child.  We are currently working on assessing student benchmark reading levels and when that process is complete, I will re-adjust levels as needed.

RECORDING

When your child is reading the book, considering recording the reading.  Use this button to record:

Your child can then listen back to his/her reading.  This can be a great experience for noticing elements of fluency or for catching mistakes in reading.  Give it a try! :)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

* We are still in-need of one parent volunteer to help with our Dolch Word Testing this Thursday.  Please click under parent links ---> to sign up:

* On Friday, Oct. 24, your child needs to BRING A LUNCH to school.  We will be eating early in our classroom so that we can leave for our field trip.  Remember chaperones, you will meet us there. Thank you!

* MICHIGAN vs. MICHIGAN STATE TAILGATE

So I hear this is a pretty big deal around here :)  So on Friday, your child can wear Michigan or Michigan State gear in support of their team!  First Grade will be doing some activities this week to get into the spirit!   GO BLUE!

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES

Friday, Oct. 31st is a half-day for students.  Here is our schedule for that morning:

9:45  Halloween K-2 Sing-Along

10:15  Costume Parade

10:45-11:45  Classroom Party

12:05  Dismissal