Ms. Feinman's Class at Dora Moore

NO SCHOOL MONDAY

There is no school on Monday due to President's Day.

What can you do with your child on Monday?
The National Education Association has a lot of ideas!

Denver Activities:

Free day at the Denver Botanic Gardens: Don't miss the orchid showcase, on exhibit until Feb. 22.
Last day to ice skate at Skyline Park: DPS students are eligible to skate for free with the My Denver Card.
Last day to visit the Denver Dog Show: Tickets are free for kids 12 and under.

Or watch Kid President!

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Sock Hop March 11th!

You will find Ms. Feinman at the tattoo station!

Click here for more info on the Sock Hop!

We need Volunteers!!!! Click here to sign up for a shift to volunteer!

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The Denver Post!

Spotlight on Dora Moore: Early childhood education-8th grade

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Dora Moore Happenings!

Dora Moore Happenings

February 8, 2016

Eventos en Dora Moore

8 de febrero de 2016

Picking Students Up During the School Day:

If a parent or guardian is in need of picking a student up during the school day, please call the office. We will get the student or students out of class. Please do not text your child while s/he is in class learning to let them know you are coming to get them. We are not able to release children to adults who are not listed in Infinite Campus.

Retiro de alumnos durante el día escolar:

Si un padre o tutor necesita retirar a un alumno durante el transcurso del día escolar, por favor llame a la oficina. Nosotros llamaremos al alumno o alumnos a sus aulas. Por favor, no envié mensajes de texto a su hijo/a mientras esté en clase aprendiendo para hacerles saber que usted pasará a buscarlo. No podemos enviar a alumnos a casa con adultos que no estén autorizados en Infinite Campus.

Sock Hop:

Mark you calendars for the Dora Moore Sock Hop on March 11th 5:30 to 7:30pm. The DJ is taking requests for music online at:

http://radioparties.djintelligence.com/request/dora

Sock Hop:

Marque su calendario para el Sock Hop de Dora Moore el 11 de marzo de 2016 de 5:30 a las 7:30. El DJ está pidiendo que se elija la música en línea en : http://radioparties.djintelligence.com/request/dora

Dora Moore Hoodie Envy:

The new Dora Moore Hoodies are a huge hit. We are able to place a second order. We only need an order of 25. We will send an order form home in Thursday Folders this week. Please send your money and form back so we can get you the very loved Dora Moore Hoodie!

La envidia de la Sudadera de Dora Moore:

La nueva sudadera de Dora Moore es un gran éxito. Vamos a poder realizar una segunda orden. Solo necesitamos ordenar 25. Vamos a enviar un formulario de orden de compra en la Carpeta del Jueves esta semana. ¡ Por favor envíe su dinero y el formulario para que pueda obtener la tan adorada sudadera de Dora Moore!

No School, Monday, February 15^th for President’s Day:

Enjoy the long weekend!

No hay clases el lunes 15 de febrero por el Día del Presidente:

¡ Disfrute del fin de semana largo!

No School February 29^th:

February 29^th is a non contact day for students. Teachers will be working on data and grades. Enjoy the long weekend!

No hay clases el 29 de febrero:

El 29 de febrero es un día de no contacto para alumnos. Los maestros trabajarán en datos y notas. ¡ Disfruten del fin de semana largo!

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GO BRONCOS!

Some students went to the parade! (Don't worry- Ms. Feinman has an assignment for the second grader to make up for it!)

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Procedural Non-fiction

This week we are starting our new Literacy unit on Procedural Non-fiction. Students will be able to identify nonfiction how-to books, discuss the ways how-to books are used, apply their knowledge and create a how-to book of their own. Procedural Non-fiction is just one type of Non-fiction. How can you help at home?

I hope this provides you with some more information to help your child at home:

The genre of nonfiction is used to describe texts that convey true or accurate details about the world. This genre is pretty broad and includes types of texts such as biography, how-to, procedural, and informational. The genre of nonfiction is distinct because of the text features that are specific to each type of text. While text features are meant to organize the text and give more information, they tend to confuse young readers. Nonfiction text features may include table of contents, glossary, diagram, picture with captions, or headings. Nonfiction texts are also hard to understand for young readers because they are less familiar with this complex structure. It requires them to shift their expectation and purpose for reading, which is challenging without guidance. This genre is a powerful genre for children because it does encourage and promote wondering and inquiry. It allows them to continually ask questions and seek out the answers. It also empowers them with knowledge and the ability to discover information.

In the past, nonfiction was slowly introduced to students as they entered later grades. You may remember when you were in school that fiction with narrative structure dominated most primary grades until the introduction of nonfiction around grade 4. This dramatic introduction lead to a lot of students struggle in reading, which sometimes is referred to as the “fourth grade slump.”

Now, teachers are trying to introduce nonfiction at a younger age, even in Pre-K, so children are familiar with the genre. At home, you can do this too. Below you will find some tips for increasing comprehension with nonfiction texts.

Explore the nonfiction section at the library. See the Choosing Nonfiction Books for Young Readers chart for tips on selecting good nonfiction texts. Be sure to choose something that has a catchy cover and illustration so your child will be immediately intrigued. Then, make sure the topic is something they are interested in learning more about.
Before reading nonfiction books, preview the book with your child. Look through the book to identify important text features (charts, graphs, section headings, etc) and highlight key vocabulary. This will set your child up for success before they read. Ask the question “What do you notice” to help spark conversation about the structure of the text.
Explore series of books. When children know there are many books to explore in a series, they are more often interested in reading. It gets them hooked in and they are eager to go back to the library or book store to see if they have any more. See this Informational Series Book Chart for nonfiction books in a series.
Find a nonfiction companion for their favorite genre. If your child really loves realistic fiction, find a nonfiction book that may keep that book company. For example, if their realistic fiction book was about a boy who experiences outdoor adventures like mountain biking, find a nonfiction book that provides information specifically about mountain biking. If your child enjoys historical fiction, find a nonfiction book in the form of a biography for them to read facts about someone in that time period, or an informational book to provide details about that time period. Providing a nonfiction companion book is a good way to help your child make connections across texts and spark interest in other genres. The Magic Tree House series has nonfiction book companions for many of their books. This would be a great starting point.
Remember the power of conversation after reading. Ask questions to help start conversation about the text and promote comprehension. Some questions might include:
What did you think about the book?
How did it make you feel?
What were your favorite parts?
What did you learn that you didn’t know before?

Did the book give you any ideas for writing or drawing?

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Attendance Counts!

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Homework Planner for week of 1-11-16

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How does smell change the taste?

We have been practicing the scientific method with some fun experiments!

These are pictures of our potato and apple taste test. Ask your child what they learned!