GOLDEN RULE TUTORIAL SERVICES SUMMER SESSIONS an excerpt by Tabitha Jones

Large scoring swings frequent in South Cobb CRCT results

Parents and Students in Cobb County Georgia, check out the latest update regarding the CRCT results

http://southcobb.patch.com/articles/large-scoring-swings-frequent-in-south-cobb-crct-results


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SESSION 2 OF GOLDEN RULE'S SUMMER WRITING WORKSHOP!

I apologize it took me so long to post Session 2 of the Writing Workshop but wait no longer because here it is….

The Parts Of A 5 Paragraph Essay?

If I gave your child a completed Essay and cut it up would he/she be able to place the correct pre cut sentences in the 5 categories available??? 

·         Introductory Paragraph

·         Body Paragraph #1

·         Body Paragraph #2

·         Body Paragraph #3

·         Conclusion Paragraph

I would also like to take it a step further DOES YOUR CHILD know the difference between a TOPIC SENTENCE, MAIN IDEA, & what the Introductory Paragraph and Closing Paragraph have in common???

GOLDEN RULE makes it a point to CHALLENGE EVERY STUDENT consider ENROLLING YOUR CHILD TODAY!

THE 5 STEPS TO THE WRITING PROCESS?

Golden Rule Tutorial Services has had their first academic writing workshop session for the summer program!!  I must say the children enjoyed their first activity with Ms. Jones that encompassed a writing assessment prompt and the 5 STEPS TO THE WRITING PROCESS hands on activity!!!  How is your child's writing ability?  Do you think if they will EXCEED the writing standards of an ESSAY FOR COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP OR an Elementary/Middle School WRITING ASSESSMENT..? Has your child mastered the 5 STEPS TO THE WRITING PROCESS with an OUTSTANDING 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY??
Parents please be honest with yourself when answering without any bias.....

GOLDEN RULE TUTORIAL SERVICES CAN "REPOSITION YOUR CHILD FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS". 

Please feel free to contact us today at 678.758.9059 or by email goldenruletutorialservices@gmail.com 

GOLDEN RULE INTRODUCES AUTHOR, TABITHA S. JONES!!

Parents for those of you who  have not had the opportunity to meet Ms. Jones  your child is missing out one of the most influential Writers and Educators in Georgia.  We have joined forces and as a result; she has helped me to bring continued academic success to Golden Rule students in the area of reading and writing.  If you don't believe me, stop by and ask our students and please read Ms. Jones. Bio.  We look forward to seeing you this summer!!!

A Georgia native, Tabitha Jones resides in Atlanta, Georgia where she works as an educator. Her passion for writing began to blossom beginning at the age of ten, as she developed a fondness for journaling. She enjoys mentoring youth as well as delivering encouraging messages of hope while at the same time raising awareness about topics ranging from relationships to tackling issues within society. As an inspirational speaker, T.S. Jones also serves as a voice for the empowerment of women, children, and all individuals in need of encouragement. She is the author of the inspirational fiction novel Everything but the Ring, and has served as an educator for the past six years. This summer, as part of the Golden Rule Tutorial academic camp, she will be providing academic development sessions to enhance reading, grammar, and writing development.

PLACE VALUE-PHASE 3 OF 3-HOW YOU CAN ASSIST YOUR CHILD?

PHASE 3

You are in PHASE 3 if your child has successfully passed the written and verbal quiz in PHASE 2.

1.       Teach your child to pronounce ANY number with a decimal CORRECTLY.

a.        For example, 0.537 is NOT pronounced 0 POINT 537 BUT the correct pronunciation is Five-Hundred Thirty Seven Thousandths.

MRS. SANFORD’S COMMENTS:

Too often we get away from CORRECT pronunciation of numbers with decimals.  As a result, when we get older we not only forget the CORRECT pronunciation BUT we FORGET PLACE VALUE.  As a parent you can assist your child by saying ANY number with a decimal CORRECTLY; as a result, the concept will be RETAINED for the LONG –TERM!

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS...???

If not, Thank you for following Golden Rule's PLACE VALUE segment:>).

PLACE VALUE-PHASE 2 OF 3-HOW YOU CAN ASSIST YOUR CHILD?

PHASE 2

You are in PHASE 2 if your child has fully MEMORIZED their PLACE VALUE CHART!  If they have not MEMORIZED the chart, please return to PHASE 1.

1.       QUIZ your child on a 13 digit number similar to the one on the PLACE VALUE chart.  The chart should only contain the 13 digit number and they must WRITE down each PLACE VALUE.

2.       Next, Verbally Quiz your child on numbers that you make up and ask them the PLACE VALUE.

Do you have any QUESTIONS yet?  If not, Stay tuned for PHASE 3 tomorrow..........

PLACE VALUE-PHASE 1 OF 3-HOW YOU CAN ASSIST YOUR CHILD?

PLACE VALUE

When assisting your child with retaining PLACE VALUE please follow these EASY steps.

1.       Ask your child what PREFIX is to the RIGHT of the Decimal?  

2.       Ask your child what PREFIX is to the LEFT of the Decimal?

3.       Next, Quiz your child on the first TWO STEPS to ensure that they have a solid foundation of PLACE VALUE PREFIX which simultaneously helps with preventing the WRONG answer response.

4.       Next, provide your child a PLACE VALUE CHART like the one below.  Make up your own examples and allow your child to use the PLACE VALUE CHART to communicate to you the PLACE of each number. BUT FIRST ASK IS 5 TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT OF THE DECIMAL?  If your child answers to the right, they immediately remember the PREFIX THS. For example, 0.53

a.       Is ZERO to the RIGHT or the LEFT of the Decimal? A correct response would be 0 is to the LEFT of the decimal with the S SOUND-0 = Ones Place

b.      Is FIVE to the RIGHT or the LEFT of the Decimal? A correct response would be 5 is to the RIGHT of the decimal with the THS SOUND -5 = Tenths Place

c.       Is THREE to the RIGHT or the LEFT of the Decimal? A correct response would be 0 is to the RIGHT of the decimal with the THS SOUND- 3 = Hundredths Place

5.       Next, allow your child the opportunity to MEMORIZE the PLACE VALUE CHART.  Depending on your child’s memory this may take 30 minutes or it may take a couple of days.

STAY TUNED FOR PHASE 2 TOMORROW...............

TO BE THE BEST YOU MUST ………….?

Parents and Students I hope that you enjoyed your Holiday Break!!!  It is now the 3^rd QUARTER and it is time to kick it up a notch!!!  How can you do this immediately??

1.      Make sure that your child has reviewed all material from the 1^st semester especially if your child will be taking the CRCT OR another STATE PROFICIENCY TEST to be promoted to the next grade!!! 

2.    If your child does not spend at least 1 hour studying a core subject like math or science daily this MUST come to a HALT!!!  Take a break from the cell phones, Television, Game Systems like PS3, X Box etc..    For example, I actually had a parent ask me how can they make their child study because all they want to do is PLAY their XBOX?  If you are a parent who VALUES EDUCATION…what do you think?  For those of you who know me …you are already aware of my response.:>)

3.     Parents it would behoove you to monitor your child’s progress daily PLEASE DO NOT wait until it is TEST time or REPORT CARD TIME!! 

4.    If you know of other students that can benefit from Golden Rule Tutorial Services, please share our information.  Our motto is to live by the Golden Rule…help others and don’t let them struggle too.   It’s kind of like we have to get out of the mode of we don’t want other people to know who our hair stylist or barber is so we don’t share the information for whatever reason…………..WHO DOES THAT….???