Dear Marquis' parents,

Marquis' start-of-class English presentations are such a joy to listen to and to discuss. His open-ended conversational skills are improving so quickly and his confidence with the English language is exceptional. Thank you so much for all your wonderful support for Marquis' learning success. You are incredible parents!

For today's lesson, we reviewed Marquis' homework as well as his Anchor Chart binder. We also covered Lesson 19 - Task 1 - U4L3 - In Class - Use Your Skills.  

We covered the following literacy concepts and strategies:

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

2) Key / New vocabulary: translation, definition, and synonym

3) Reading strategies: context clues and comprehension

4) Genre: Realistic Fiction

5) Mind Map / Idea Web: 'Talents I Admire'

6) Author & Narrator Points of View: Chart

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For HOMEWORK, can Marquis please independently complete the following:

Lesson 18 - U4W1 - Apr 10 - Homework - Weekly Test

Thank you.

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Here is my proposed Lesson Plan for Mon.Apr.17th:

Lesson 20 - Task 1 - U4L4 - In Class - A Chef in the Family

[HW - Lesson 20 - Task 2 - U4L4 - Homework - Grammar]

Thank you once again.

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

My very best regards are with the entire family, as always.

Mr. Grande.