Skill Spotlight:  Word Choice & Summarizing

• Subject: ELA

• Grade: 4

What is my child learning?

This week’s activity helps your child develop important language skills in a fun, creative way. The activity strengthens word choice as they must select the most meaningful and precise words to convey their thoughts. It builds summarizing skills by requiring them to distill experiences down to their most essential elements. The strict six-word limit teaches concise writing, which is valuable for all forms of communication. As they share their memories, children practice emotional expression through language and learn how carefully selected words can paint vivid pictures in a reader's mind. This activity also encourages critical thinking about what details are most important when telling a story or sharing an experience.

📅 Coming tomorrow

This week’s activity is called “Six Word Memories.” It’s an engaging activity that helps children build word choice and summarizing skills they’ll use in this year and beyond. Look for it in your text tomorrow!