We practiced the 4 readings today.
Mina did well. (score 15/15) In Seo wants to sing the words and speed read; but it is not clear, (13/15) -2 for being unclear
I sent the practice test home with them.
The homework is writing the stone soup sentences in the notebook.
Reading Test for Grade 1 – Final Examination
Marta’s Blessing (story title)
Mopping and Dusting (section title)
Marta was sad. Marta had asked to swim with Ashley. But Mama said, “Mrs. Wade’s mother is in the hospital. I have a job for us to do. You and I will help her with her work.” “I do not want to help,” Marta was thinking. “I would rather be splashing, swishing fish.” Marta did not chat with Mama in the van.
Pages 14,15 A Brave Father (story title)
Major White’s Trip (section title)
The U.S. was at war with Iraq. Major White was getting packed to help in the war. Major White wanted to spend time with his wife and his son, Kris. Kris and his dad sat on the steps. “I love you, Dad,” said Kris. “And, I love you, Kris,” said Major White. Kris and his mother were sad. Major White had many men who worked for him. They had jobs to do in the war. Major White and his men got on a big plane. Many of the men had time to take a nap on the plane.
Pages 48, 49 A Big, Black Thumping Tadpole (story title)
The Picnic (section title)
June passed at last. It was time for the big picnic. Mike and Brent ran to the picnic spot. A big, black thing came from the sun. Mike and Brent stopped. “What is that thing?” asked Mike. It is a big, black thumping tadpole!” yelled Brent. “Fiddlesticks!” said Mike. “Well, it is big, black, and thumping,” said Brent. “And it is shaped like a tadpole.” “It is a helicopter,” said Mike. “And here it comes!” The helicopter landed next to the picnic spot. A man jumped from the helicopter and put up a red and yellow banner. Then the man yelled, “Helicopter rides! Just five dollars a ride!”
Stone Soup – Act 1
Narrator: A peddler led his mule pulling a wagon of pots into Rockville. (Mina)
Peddler: Pots for sale! Pots for sale! Who will buy a shining black pot? (In Seo)
Blacksmith: Not I I do not need a pot. (Joseph)
Shopkeeper: Be on your way. I have pots to sell in the shop here. (Mina)
Peddler: Well then, is there a bed where I could sleep ? (In Seo)
Miller: A bed? Not here. Be on your way. (Joseph)
Peddler: But could you give me something to eat? (In Seo)
Shopkeeper’s wife: Eat? You cannot get something for free. (Mina)
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