Accessible and Meaningful Family Book Talks
ACTIVITY 4: New Experiences
Student Journal
BOOK CONNECTION: Mommy’s Hometown
Go Somewhere New In Mommy’s Hometown , a child finally gets to see where his mother grew up after hearing stories about it. Where have you always wanted to go? Let’s plan a trip there right now!
Each student activity ties the book to the overarching set theme.
Part 1: Where? Why? When? Answer the questions below to help plan your trip.
• Where would you like to go? Write down a place you’ve never been.
Activities prompt self-reflection, encouraging students to connect to what they’re reading.
• Why would you like to go to this place? Why is it interesting, special, or important to you?
• When would you like to go? Is there a reason why you’d like to go at this specific time?
Family Guide
Literacy Milestones It’s helpful for children to gain the following skills in each grade to keep them moving along on their reading journey. Incorporating literacy activities into your everyday life helps your child develop these skills. If you have concerns or questions about your child’s progress, talk to your child’s teacher or doctor.
The Family Guide directs families to key book passages for easy reference.
GRADE 1 • Understand the way letters work together to create words.
• Use letter sounds, word parts, and clues from the story to figure out new words . • Write short sentences, using capital letters to begin sentences and periods or question marks to end them. • Read and retell familiar stories in his or her own words. • Want to choose books to read, read aloud to you, and make up stories. GRADE 2 • Pick both fiction and nonfiction books on topics that interest them. • Spell words using common letter patterns and letter-sound relationships. • Show signs of a growing vocabulary and use of language rules when writing and speaking. • Have ways to figure out the meaning of a di ffi cult sentence or paragraph by rereading it or asking questions. • Write simple sentences that end with periods or question marks. Check his or her own work.
General literacy milestones by grade level help families gauge their child’s progress and understand what to expect.
GRADE 3 • Have increased fluency , which is the ability to read text accurately and quickly. • Read longer nonfiction books and chapter books independently for enjoyment . • Be able to discuss themes in fiction, and identify the main idea, details, facts, and opinions in nonfiction. • Have a rich and growing vocabulary . • Try di ff erent kinds of writing .
Families receive access to a digital resource site in English and Spanish with a quiz, video content, and additional literacy tips.
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