Story of the Week Sep 27- Oct 1

The story of the week is By the Shores of Silver Lake. This story is on pages 110-126 in the reading textbook. The strategy focus of the week is questions. As students read, they should ask questions about what they see and think to help them better understand the story. The comprehension skill for the week is noting details. Understanding the major and minor details of a story allows the reader to better understand the theme or main idea of a story or selection.