Spelling:  Our spelling words this week are mother, father, brother, sister.  We are focusing on words with er.  * Note: A copy of February's spelling list can be found in our documents folder. Writing:  Our trait of the month is organization Organizing your ideas helps a reader move through your paper in a meaningful way. Here are some things to keep in mind as you write your paper:   Does my beginning hook my reader?Is my paper easy to follow? Did I choose the best way to organize my story?Do my ideas link to a main message?Do I have a strong conclusion that wraps up the story? Have a great week!