The Many Faces of Cinderella

Throughout this week, we have been reading several versions of the Cinderella story.  We then compared and contrasted the stories.  Some of the stories we read were Yeh Shen (a chinese version), The Egyptian Cinderella, Cendrillon (Caribbean version), Rough-Face Girl and a few funny ones, such as Dinorella and Chickerella.  We also read one that was written from the stepmother's point of view called Seriously, Cinderella is So Annoying.

We continued to review math skills this week.  The students also took their final math facts assessment. Results will be sent home for your signature next week.  All of the students showed progress from the beginning of the year but some of the students still require some practice.  It is important as they progress into the next school year that the students know their addition and subtraction facts as the skills do become more difficult and not knowing the facts will deter their progress.

We are moving through the Charlotte's Web book.  We have met the beloved Charlotte this week. We have learned that Charlotte is formulating a plan to save Wilbur from being cooked for Christmas. What will she do?

Also this week, the students were so excited to start cursive writing.  The classroom had never been so quiet as the students concentrated on making their letters.  We will continue working on our packet through the rest of the year.  Maybe by the end of the year, some of the students will have mastered their signature.

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Another beautiful weekend is in store....Enjoy!!