Updated November 4, 2003 Parent Information... Click on the links to read more about the following subjects. A Parent's Guide to Reading Comprehension by Lori from Mosaic site. HOMEWORK? Do you find your child has too little or too much? When you approach teachers regarding too much/too little homework they stare back at you confused? Do teachers tell you that the homework provided is appropriate? This article may give you some insight based upon a group of middle schoolers response to a question survey,"Too Much or Too Little?" GROUP WORK Why is group work so important in the education of youth? Cooperative grouping is a strategy that integrates social skill learning and academics. Cooperative Literacy is an overarching structure utilized in some classes to promote social skill development. This article reviews its implementation in the authors' classrooms. Why standards based education? A commentary.. All Kinds of Minds developed by Dr. Mel Levine is a site dedicated to families and teachers.  Here you may sign up for their newsletter and search back issues. "Nothing..." Have you ever heard this response from your child in response to your question, "So, what did you do in school today?"  Well, if they can't remember...maybe the week in review will help to inform you about just what happens in the Timberwolves ELA classroom:) Contact Mrs.M.L. Bettez (MLB) |MLB HOME |         MLB NEWSLETTER | MLB HOMEWORK | RUBRICS | PARENTS | Element Home | Knotty Oak Middle Schooll ELA Home Page