The Rosewood Magnet Kindergarten is starting a new activity called "Show and Explain", which is similar to "Show and Tell". Some weeks, students will bring an item from home and other weeks they will talk about a special topic. The activity is meant to help students develop writing and critical thinking skills. Parents should help their child focus on and practice their "Show and Explain" homework each week by following the given format of introducing their topic, providing three reasons with details, and concluding.

1. -1238250-914400<br />Show and Explain<br />The Rosewood Magnet Kindergarten will be starting a favorite activity called “Show and Explain”. This is a variation of the familiar “Show and Tell”. Some weeks the students will be allowed to bring an item in and other weeks they will have a special topic to talk about. While FCAT Writes is taken in fourth grade, our school believes it is all of our responsibility to develop a strong foundation in writing. Learning to focus is one of the critical thinking skills that help prepare your child for the expository writing required for FCAT Writes. Please help you child focus and practice their “Show and Explain” homework for each given topic. Your child may bring in something to “show” as long as it fits in their back pack and doesn’t need to be fed! Remember, we do not allow weapons of any kind at school. This includes toy guns, swords… <br /> Follow this basic format for each topic:<br />(opening)I like (enjoy, need…) __________for three reasons.First, ___________________________________.(body)Next, __________________________________.Last, ___________________________________.(ending)In conclusion, that is (why, who…) __________.<br />Examples:<br />Favorite toy – truckI like my truck for three reasons. First, it is red.Next, my truck can haul things.Last, it has really big wheels.In conclusion, that is why I like my truck.Place you like to visit – beachThere are three reasons why I love the beach.First, I get to go with my family.Next, it is fun to play in the water.Last, my sister helps me built sand castles.In conclusion, that is why I love to go to the beach.<br />As we become more comfortable with the basic format, we will introduce a variety of transition words as well as expect more specific details of your topic.<br />Your child’s Show and Explain is due on the following day each week.<br />MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayMake-ups<br />If your child is absent or if there is no school on your child’s day,<br />please send in homework anytime during the week. <br />