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Vocabulary Layers      posted 01-30-2017
Vocabulary is a critical aspect of reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing. The better we say a word correctly, the better we "think" about the spelling and its meaning, and the more we see it and use it, then the better we will be able to find it later in our long-term memory and use it when we want or need it.


VOCABULARY: Remember the layers of truly knowing a word:
Be able to pronounce it correctly.
Be able to understand its structure. (how it is built, syllables, spelling)
Be able to define its meaning.
Be able to use it meaningfully.
Be able to give an example of the word's meaning.
Be able to give a synonym(s) for the word.


VOCABULARY: Take it out to the field...
So...take a word out "to the field" and kick it around a bit, toss it around, volley it back and forth, practice with it and take a few swings at it to see what it is made of and can do for you...and then safely store it away to play with another day.

R.A.C.E.S. for writing short essay answers      posted 01-11-2017
R.A.C.E.S.+

LIT: Know RACE acronym for answering short essay questions.
In answering a question, you should thoughtfully use "RACE."

R: Restate (the question).

A: Analyze (Answer completely.)

C: Conclusions & Correct (for the correct answer)

E: Evidence (to support your answer)

S: Spelling, Capitalization, & Punctuation

+: Presentation (1. Legible & neat; 2. Heading, page and question number; 3. Spacing)

Post to Students      posted 10-11-2016
Hello Savvy Students!

Please continue spending time on Quizlet and practicing all the great things there. Also continue reading for the Genres Bingo. Email if you have any questions for your assignments, and please don't put off assignments until the last day/evening.

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Mrs. Cerimele