Category Archives: Literacy

A “book talk” for a brand new book!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

As you can see Touch Blue is an exciting new book.  It is available online when you place Scholastic Book Orders in the Arrow May selection.  The book is only $2.99, so you can help out around the house or … Continue reading →

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3rd Grade – Battle of the Books

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

Last night our 3rd grade students experienced a Battle of the Books competition. We are proud to announce that 5 students from our class, Team Snickers won and took 1st place. These students are Kaitlynn Baca, Logan Conlin, Kaylee Garrett, … Continue reading →

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Harriet the Spy

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Mrs. Boyd

We recently finished reading Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh, as a class.  Today students were able to compare the book to the movie. During Harriet the Spy, Harriet an 11 year old girl brings a notebook with her everywhere … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

We had the fantastic opportunity to enjoy A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens come to life.  The Greeley Stampede Theater Troupe presented a wonderful musical version of this holiday classic.  All of the students really enjoyed the performance.  At the … Continue reading →

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Partner Poetry

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

We have recently started reading poetry with a partner on Friday.  This new activity is a part of building oral expression and fluency as readers.  After partners have gone through the poem a few times, they are able to discuss … Continue reading →

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Cookie Day!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

On Friday, students created their own cookies.  Each design was unique and special.  These cookies were then used during a persuasive writing activity. Students learned the format of a business letter and wrote the first draft of a letter to … Continue reading →

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DEAR – Drop Everything and Read

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

The school year is off to a great start! Students have demonstrated an especially great interest in books. During each week we have a few times set aside as “DEAR time”.  Students do just that, they DEAR (Drop Everything and … Continue reading →

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Reading and Writing Achievements

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

During the 2011-2012 school year students have grown in HUGE ways as readers and writers. Recently students celebrated reading comprehension in our computer lab during Pages for Points.  Several students have met very ambitious Accelerated Reading goals.  Many students have … Continue reading →

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More than 100 Days of School

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

On Tuesday we celebrated our 100th day of School.  It is official, we have been in school for more than 100 days.  All of the 1st and 2nd grade students are 100 days smarter. Last week, 6th grade math students … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Workshop

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

We recently began an ongoing reading and writing activity called Writer’s Workshop. During this process 1st and 2nd grade students begin using their reading skills in order to become better writers.       Start – brainstorm the main character, … Continue reading →

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