Dear Brian's parents,

Brian was better prepared for today's lesson and I thank Brian's mother for this. Brian had his Anchor Chart at his side and we were able to familiarize him to its effective usage and how it supports the knowledge learned during his lessons. It is a very useful resource for Brian to rely on, as he develops into a resourceful, motivated, and independent learner. Keep up your excellent, hard work Brian. You worked hard again today and you are progressing wonderfully. I am very proud of you and your English language progress.

For today's lesson, we reviewed Brian's homework as well as his Anchor Chart binder. We also covered Lesson 3 - U5W1 - Apr 12 - In Class/Homework - Weekly Test.

We focused on the following literacy concepts and strategies:

1) Key/New vocabulary - translations, definitions, and synonyms

2) Reading strategies: context clues, fluency, decoding, text features, and comprehension

3) Test-taking strategies: Multiple-choice questions and Written Test responses

4) Combining Words: and, so, but

5) Capitalization: Names of people, places, and things

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For HOMEWORK, can Brian please independently complete the above weekly test:

Lesson 3 - U5W1 - Apr 12 - In Class/Homework - Weekly Test

Thank you.

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Have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing Brian next week.

Very best regards,

Mr. Grande.

Dear Brian's parents,

During today's lesson, Brian stated that he completed his homework (however it was not submitted) and he could not find his Anchor Chart binder, even with mom's help (the lesson today was focused on Anchor Chart review and effective usage). I will ask Ms. Ling Song if she can contact you to assist you with these two difficulties. Thank you very much.

Nonetheless, Brian had a good, productive lesson today. He works hard during our lessons and he tries his very best. He is a joy to teach. 

For today's lesson, we covered Lesson 2 - Task 1 - U5L2 - In Class - Dog Bones.

We focused on the following literacy concepts and strategies:

1) Pre-reading strategies: prediction, identification, text-to-self and text-to-world connections

2) Key/New vocabulary - translations, definitions, and synonyms

3) Reading strategies: fluency, decoding, text features, and comprehension

4) Genre: Fiction (Fantasy) and Nonfiction

5) Text Features: illustrations, photographs, and captions

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For HOMEWORK, can Brian please complete the following:

Lesson 2 - Task 2 - U5L2 - Homework - Grammar

Thank you.

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Have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing Brian next week.

Very best regards,

Mr. Grande.

Dear Brian's parents,

Brian is developing very effective lesson skills and growing independence in learning that is beginning to provide him opportunities to succeed in knowledge acquisition, application, and communication. He is progressing well. We will continue to focus on Brian's test-taking strategies as well as comprehension and communication in all components of the literacy curriculum. Keep up the strong, hard work Brian! 

For today's lesson, we reviewed Brian's homework as well as covered Lesson 1 - Task 1 - U5L1 - In Class - Figure It Out.

We focused on the following literacy concepts and strategies:

1) Pre-reading strategies: identification and text-to-self connections

2) Key/New vocabulary - translations, definitions, and synonyms

3) Reading strategies: fluency, decoding, text features, and comprehension

4) Phonics: 'ar' words

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For HOMEWORK, can Brian please complete the following:

Lesson 1 - Task 2 - U5L1 - Homework - Phonics/Spelling

Thank you.

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Have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing Brian next week.

Very best regards,

Mr. Grande.

Dear Jaime's mother,

Jaime worked hard on his writing today. He followed instructions very well, used his translator independently, and he answered questions about the story with a high degree of accuracy. He did a really great job today!

For today's lesson (Lesson 2 - Task 1 - U5L2 - 'Dog Bones'), we covered the following literary concepts:

1) Pre-reading strategies: Predictions

2) Key Vocabulary

3) New Vocabulary

4) Text Feature: Table of Contents (Chapter, Subtitle, & Page)

5) Genre: Fantasy (Fiction)

6) Point of View Chart

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For HOMEWORK, can Jaime please independently complete the following lesson:

Lesson 3 - U5W1 - Sep 16 - Homework - Weekly Test

Thank you.

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Have a wonderful weekend to the whole family.

My very best regards are with you all.

Mr. Grande

Dear Jaime's mother,

It was so very nice to see Jaime again! He had a wonderful lesson today and his English proficiency picked up right where he left off when we last worked together in the Spring 2022. Super!

For today's lesson, (Lesson 1 - Task 1 - U5L1 - 'Figure It Out'), we covered the following literacy activities and concepts:

1) Pre-reading strategies

2) Key vocabulary

3) New vocabulary

4) Reading Fluency & Comprehension

5) Genres: Poetry and Fantasy

6) Point of View Chart

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For HOMEWORK, can Jaime please complete the following lesson:

Lesson 1 - Task 2 - U5L1 - Homework

Thank you.

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Have a very good evening and I look forward to my next lesson with Jaime on Friday.

My very best wishes are with you all.

Mr. Grande 

August 25th. 

We will read this passage again next week, and then do the comprehension questions. 

For homework this week, just practice the spelling words.