We learned that there are 5 branches of the military and many jobs among each branch. You could be a helicopter pilot, a nurse or doctor, drive a tank, work on a submarine, or even be in a band! All of the different jobs are part of being a helper and fighting for our freedom! Ask your child if they can remember the 5 branches? (Hints below)
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| Army |
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| Air Force |
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| Marines |
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| Coast Guard |
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| Navy |
Boot Camp
We even got to have a try at boot camp. We learned commands like attention, about face, march in place, and at ease. This was a favorite by far!
Think Aloud
Ms. Tori read aloud a great story about friendship called Beekle. As she read she stopped often to ask children to make a connection to the story. This comprehension strategy is called a "think aloud" and encourages children to make connections to a text to better understand the story and characters. Children can make connections to themselves or to other books they've read! You can help your child make connections as they read or listen to a story by asking them "What does this part make you think of? or Has this ever happened to you? Or have you ever felt the way this character is feeling?"
Writer's Workshop Share
As we get closer to the end of our small moments unit children are combining writer's craft with mechanics to better their pieces. Often, I have 1 or 2 students come up and share a work in progress with the class. We become their editing partner and help them edit on the go. Here are a few friends that came up to share their writing.
Hope you enjoyed hearing about our week! Check back soon for more updates!
