Today we discussed possible ways to communicate if spoken word or writing was not possible. As a result we learned the first 4 letters of the American Sign Language alphabet. We will continue to learn the entire alphabet as we review proper letter formation.
We very briefly began discussion on our Universal Theme of Patterns (more to be discussed at Back-to-School). Actually, it was a few observant students who turned the discussion in that direction. I suggested everyone be prepared to share a simple movement (eg.touch your head, lift your right foot) that could be added to a movement pattern tomorrow.
We used visualization to try and think of other reasons people read or write. A "field trip in our head" turned into after school errands with a parent which led us to add the suggestion of "writing to give instructions" to our list. We will be developing our abilities in visualization as the year progresses as a reading comprehension strategy.
For homework a 2-sided letter writing page was assigned as well as the remaining two pages of math. Please remember to read as well.
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