3-2-1 TUESDAYS WITH MS NIV

Issue #177, 28th November 2023

Alright, the last month of the year is coming upon us and it is time to rack up our own Kind-o-meter and help it flow to our community whether you are a parent, student, or teacher. How do you do it? if you have it in your heart show it. If you are unsure, here are some tips and yes, lists of ways to do it! Get-Set-be kind!

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Three images of the week

Two Thoughts of the Week

“You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” —The 14th Dalai Lama. 

One Video of the Week

Kindness is a common language we all speak. It doesn’t cost anything and means everything. And the sooner we start practicing it, the better we get at it. Whether you are 7 or 77, you will appreciate words and gestures when conveyed with kindness.

Cindy is a kindness ambassador at her school. At just 7 years of age, she is well known at her school for being the most caring, helpful, and kind student – an accolade she cherishes. She speaks English, French, Mandarin and Spanish.

She also loves to sing and recently won a gold prize at the KPU International Music Festival.

Guest Expert of the Week:

Reading with Ms. Meenu.

Role of a Novel Study: 

·         Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development. While novel study students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials as Novels. And then use those words accurately in reading.

·         Reading Comprehension (Focus on Informational Materials) Novel study helps students to read and understand grade level appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced.

·         Literary Response and Analysis. During various novel study sessions students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes.

·         Writing strategies. Novel study helps students write coherent and focused essays that convey well-defined perspectives and tightly reasoned arguments. The writing demonstrates the student’s awareness of the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed.

·         Writing Applications (Genres and their Characteristics) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1500 words each.

A novel study needs significant time to think, read, and develop writing for various purposes. It is encouraged to start a novel study with a group of emergent readers. 

Happy Reading!

Meenu Gera, Consulting home and school librarian and reading guide.

Dear reader,
I have been a research scientist, a journalist, and an educator for over 3 decades. I read and, I write. With this weekly newsletter, I share what I read, learn, and, experience. At the same time, I engage with students, parents, and teams of teachers across K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and ed-tech organizations.

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