What type of writing activities can I have my child do at home?
1) Encourage your child to keep a journal. They can use a plain notebook anddecorate it, but may enjoy writing in a nicer journal. You can give him/herjournal topics or have him/her do a “free write” where they choose what towrite about. After, have them read her entry to someone at home (parent,grandparent, older sibling, etc.).2) Each time your child finishes reading a book, ask him/her to write a shortsummary. Writing summaries at home is a great way for students to practicebasic writing skills while also working on reading comprehension. Or, he/shecould write a response, such as: writing about the characters, predictions shehas, connections to characters or events, opinions of the characters orevents, etc.3) In order to prepare for standardized writing tests, you can have your childrespond to writing prompts. I can provide you with some ideas or simplyGoogle “3rd grade writing prompts” online.Back to Top
1) Encourage your child to keep a journal. They can use a plain notebook anddecorate it, but may enjoy writing in a nicer journal. You can give him/herjournal topics or have him/her do a “free write” where they choose what towrite about. After, have them read her entry to someone at home (parent,grandparent, older sibling, etc.).2) Each time your child finishes reading a book, ask him/her to write a shortsummary. Writing summaries at home is a great way for students to practicebasic writing skills while also working on reading comprehension. Or, he/shecould write a response, such as: writing about the characters, predictions shehas, connections to characters or events, opinions of the characters orevents, etc.3) In order to prepare for standardized writing tests, you can have your childrespond to writing prompts. I can provide you with some ideas or simplyGoogle “3rd grade writing prompts” online.
Where do I find information and practice material for State Testing?
On my "Links" page, you will find a link to the California Department ofEducation's website with CST Released Test Questions.Back to Top
On my "Links" page, you will find a link to the California Department ofEducation's website with CST Released Test Questions.
What is the best way to contact you?
Via email is the quickest way to correspond with me, however you are also welcome to contact me by phone. My email address is renaghan_katie@cusk8.org. You can also call my school phone number at (408)252-4798 x219. Please leave a detailed message with your name and phone number and I will get back to you as soon as possible.Back to Top
Via email is the quickest way to correspond with me, however you are also welcome to contact me by phone. My email address is renaghan_katie@cusk8.org. You can also call my school phone number at (408)252-4798 x219. Please leave a detailed message with your name and phone number and I will get back to you as soon as possible.