Reading and Writing
- Our Reading and Writing program is called T.C. (Columbia Teacher's College). Through T.C. the students practice reading strategies through various literature that we read in class. Each month, the students will focus on writing different pieces that will be both fiction and non-fiction.
- Your child's independent "just-right" level is measured through the use of Teacher's College Reading assessments. Your child is given their independent level so that they are aware of which leveled basket to book shop from. They shop for books weekly. As well as shopping for fiction and nonfiction books on their level, they also shop for books that interest them. Please note that their nonfiction level is generally two levels below their independent level since these texts are more complex.
The following is the Teacher's College website where you can find a list of books on your child's independent reading level.
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Suggested Links to help develop reading and writing skills.
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