Here's what we did today:
We had a bit of a different schedule in order to get the states and capitals test in so this morning students took the test. Spelling Groups 3 and 4 also took their word study test. Students worked on publishing their writings and reading independently.
This afternoon:
Math-We reviewed Chapter 4.
We also had our reward party for September for those students who earned it. We start fresh on Monday!
Homework:
Math-Chapter 4 test on Monday
Spelling-Groups 3/4 contracts due on Monday
**Please make sure to check your child's file folder for some graded papers and a conference form.
Have a great three day weekend!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
September 28th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-Today the students were paired up and given a notecard with a main idea sentence written on it. Together, they wrote a paragraph using the main idea. Students then identified the main ideas of everyone's paragraphs. Groups also met.
Writing-Check the pictures below to see some pictures of the students working to finish their first pieces of published writing this year!
Math-We learned different strategies to solve word problems.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 took their test while Groups 3/4 did a buddy check.
Homework:
Word Study-1/2--Contract due tomorrow, 3/4--Test tomorrow
Math-WS 4.6, all problems--test is Monday
Social Studies-States and Capitals packet is due tomorrow. States and Capitals test is tomorrow. This test is VERY important!
Have a great night!
Reading-Today the students were paired up and given a notecard with a main idea sentence written on it. Together, they wrote a paragraph using the main idea. Students then identified the main ideas of everyone's paragraphs. Groups also met.
Writing-Check the pictures below to see some pictures of the students working to finish their first pieces of published writing this year!
Math-We learned different strategies to solve word problems.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 took their test while Groups 3/4 did a buddy check.
Homework:
Word Study-1/2--Contract due tomorrow, 3/4--Test tomorrow
Math-WS 4.6, all problems--test is Monday
Social Studies-States and Capitals packet is due tomorrow. States and Capitals test is tomorrow. This test is VERY important!
Have a great night!
Publishing Authors!
Take a look at some pictures of us working hard to publish our first writing pieces!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
September 27th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We read The Princess and the Pizza and talked about the story elements. It is a fractured fairy tale so we also discussed how sometimes elements of certain genres can be changed around. Groups met as well.
Writing-Students continued publishing their first writing piece.
Math-We learned how to balance equations. We were also interrupted by a fire drill so the test on Chapter 4 will be Monday, not Thursday.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 did a buddy check and Groups 3/4 worked on their contract.
Homework:
Math-WS 4.5-all Test on Monday.
Word Study-1/2--Test tomorrow, 3/4--Test Thursday
Social Studies-Study states and capitals!!
Tomorrow is Picture Day so don't forget to send an order form with a check if you would like to purchase pictures.
Have a great night!
Reading-We read The Princess and the Pizza and talked about the story elements. It is a fractured fairy tale so we also discussed how sometimes elements of certain genres can be changed around. Groups met as well.
Writing-Students continued publishing their first writing piece.
Math-We learned how to balance equations. We were also interrupted by a fire drill so the test on Chapter 4 will be Monday, not Thursday.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 did a buddy check and Groups 3/4 worked on their contract.
Homework:
Math-WS 4.5-all Test on Monday.
Word Study-1/2--Test tomorrow, 3/4--Test Thursday
Social Studies-Study states and capitals!!
Tomorrow is Picture Day so don't forget to send an order form with a check if you would like to purchase pictures.
Have a great night!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Star of the Week . . . Gaurav!
September 26th
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We visited the library and also met in groups.
Writing-We began publishing our first writing pieces. Some students are typing and others are writing them out. We talked about different parts of a book they may want to include such as a dedication page or an about the author page.
Math-We learned how to write rules for input/output tables using equations.
Word Study-I met with groups to complete another sort.
Homework:
READ!--There will not be a cold read this week.
Math-WS 4.4--Chapter 4 test will either be Thursday or Monday, depending on the students' understanding this week.
Word Study-1/2--test Wednesday, 3/4 --test Thursday
Social Studies-States and Capitals test is on Thursday!!
**Wednesday is picture day!
**Friday is a professional development day so students should not attend school.
Have a great night!
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We visited the library and also met in groups.
Writing-We began publishing our first writing pieces. Some students are typing and others are writing them out. We talked about different parts of a book they may want to include such as a dedication page or an about the author page.
Math-We learned how to write rules for input/output tables using equations.
Word Study-I met with groups to complete another sort.
Homework:
READ!--There will not be a cold read this week.
Math-WS 4.4--Chapter 4 test will either be Thursday or Monday, depending on the students' understanding this week.
Word Study-1/2--test Wednesday, 3/4 --test Thursday
Social Studies-States and Capitals test is on Thursday!!
**Wednesday is picture day!
**Friday is a professional development day so students should not attend school.
Have a great night!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
September 22nd
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We met in groups today. Mrs. Critchlow came in for a counseling lesson so we did not have a reading lesson today.
Writing-Students edited their drafts for spelling today and we had a lesson on how to use the guide words in a dictionary.
Math-We learned the three properties of addition: commutative, identity, associative.
We reviewed states and capitals during our word study time so I am pushing back the spelling tests and contract due dates as follows: Group 1/2--Test 9/28, Contract 9/29. Group 3/4--Test 9/29, Contract 9/30.
Homework:
Math-WS 4.2, all problems
Social Studies-Study states and capitals!!
Read and write in your Writer's Notebooks.
**I will be out of town for my sister-in-law's wedding this weekend so I will not be here tomorrow. Our sub is Mrs. Nikodem and Miss Bergin will teach as well. I will be back on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Reading-We met in groups today. Mrs. Critchlow came in for a counseling lesson so we did not have a reading lesson today.
Writing-Students edited their drafts for spelling today and we had a lesson on how to use the guide words in a dictionary.
Math-We learned the three properties of addition: commutative, identity, associative.
We reviewed states and capitals during our word study time so I am pushing back the spelling tests and contract due dates as follows: Group 1/2--Test 9/28, Contract 9/29. Group 3/4--Test 9/29, Contract 9/30.
Homework:
Math-WS 4.2, all problems
Social Studies-Study states and capitals!!
Read and write in your Writer's Notebooks.
**I will be out of town for my sister-in-law's wedding this weekend so I will not be here tomorrow. Our sub is Mrs. Nikodem and Miss Bergin will teach as well. I will be back on Monday. Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
September 21
Reading-We read Thunder Cake today to look at the fictional story elements and to discuss main idea. Groups also met.
Writing-We re-copied our revised drafts to prepare them for editing.
Math-Today we began Chapter 4 and learned about expressions and variables. This can be tricky so your child may need some extra homework help tonight. The re-teach side has great explanations!
Homework:
Reading-Cold read due tomorrow.
Writing-Finish copying draft.
Math-WS 4.1, correct and/or get test signed
Science-By Monday, students need to bring in a SMALL ziplock bag of rocks.
Social Studies-Study states and capitals. Also, for extra credit students will have the opportunity to identify the location of the states.
Have a good night!
Writing-We re-copied our revised drafts to prepare them for editing.
Math-Today we began Chapter 4 and learned about expressions and variables. This can be tricky so your child may need some extra homework help tonight. The re-teach side has great explanations!
Homework:
Reading-Cold read due tomorrow.
Writing-Finish copying draft.
Math-WS 4.1, correct and/or get test signed
Science-By Monday, students need to bring in a SMALL ziplock bag of rocks.
Social Studies-Study states and capitals. Also, for extra credit students will have the opportunity to identify the location of the states.
Have a good night!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
September 20th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We used an umbrella metaphor to talk about main idea and details in both fiction and non-fiction. Groups also met.
Writing-We spent time discussing three particular types of leads: dialogue, action, setting. Students chose a lead to begin the piece with.
Math-Students took the Chapter 3 Math test. I will return these tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 put their words in boxes while Groups 3/4 got their new lists. All groups words are now on spellingcity.com.
We also did a Time for Kids today. We don't switch for Science on Tuesdays because of LEAP.
Homework:
Reading-Finish TFK if you need to.
Math-Practice multiplication facts.
Social Studies-States and capitals test is next Thursday!
Have a great night!
Reading-We used an umbrella metaphor to talk about main idea and details in both fiction and non-fiction. Groups also met.
Writing-We spent time discussing three particular types of leads: dialogue, action, setting. Students chose a lead to begin the piece with.
Math-Students took the Chapter 3 Math test. I will return these tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 put their words in boxes while Groups 3/4 got their new lists. All groups words are now on spellingcity.com.
We also did a Time for Kids today. We don't switch for Science on Tuesdays because of LEAP.
Homework:
Reading-Finish TFK if you need to.
Math-Practice multiplication facts.
Social Studies-States and capitals test is next Thursday!
Have a great night!
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19th
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Here's what we did today:
Reading-We visited the library and were introduced to this year's Mark Twain nominees. We are reading one in class as a Read Aloud, Runaway Twin. We also went over last week's cold read and I stressed the importance of:
~Rephrasing the question in your answer.
~Starting with a capital letter and ending with a period.
~Going back in the text to find the answer and underlining where you found the answer.
Writing-We focused on revising the leads in our writing.
Science-Students visited Mrs. Gastreich today to start Science!
Math-We reviewed Chapter 3.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 to give them their new list of words. Groups 3 and 4 will get their words tomorrow.
Homework:
Reading-The new Cold Read is due Thursday. Please see reminders above.
Writing-If students did not finish writing three new leads in class today, they need to do so tonight.
Math-Study for the Chapter 3 test. Remember, go to http://www.eharcourtschool.com/. (username-tfourth, password-pass) Note: We do NOT do front end estimation. If the directions say to do so, students may round to the largest place value position.
Social Studies-Continue to study states and capitals. Test is next Thursday!
Reading-We visited the library and were introduced to this year's Mark Twain nominees. We are reading one in class as a Read Aloud, Runaway Twin. We also went over last week's cold read and I stressed the importance of:
~Rephrasing the question in your answer.
~Starting with a capital letter and ending with a period.
~Going back in the text to find the answer and underlining where you found the answer.
Writing-We focused on revising the leads in our writing.
Science-Students visited Mrs. Gastreich today to start Science!
Math-We reviewed Chapter 3.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 to give them their new list of words. Groups 3 and 4 will get their words tomorrow.
Homework:
Reading-The new Cold Read is due Thursday. Please see reminders above.
Writing-If students did not finish writing three new leads in class today, they need to do so tonight.
Math-Study for the Chapter 3 test. Remember, go to http://www.eharcourtschool.com/. (username-tfourth, password-pass) Note: We do NOT do front end estimation. If the directions say to do so, students may round to the largest place value position.
Social Studies-Continue to study states and capitals. Test is next Thursday!
Friday, September 16, 2011
September 16th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We continued discussing thick questions. Students also completed a short assessment on questioning in fiction and non-fiction.
Writing-Students spent some time writing in their Writer's Notebook as we began to enter our Tungsten answers.
Social Studies-We played a review game of states and capitals. The test is in less than two weeks so students really need to start studying hard. They will receive an alphabetical list of the 50 states and will have to write in the capitals. There will not be a word bank.
Math-We learned when an exact answer vs. estimated answer is needed in word problems.
Homework:
Writing-If students haven't written in their Writer's Notebook at home yet, they need to do that this weekend.
Math-WS 3.6, all
Have a great weekend!
Reading-We continued discussing thick questions. Students also completed a short assessment on questioning in fiction and non-fiction.
Writing-Students spent some time writing in their Writer's Notebook as we began to enter our Tungsten answers.
Social Studies-We played a review game of states and capitals. The test is in less than two weeks so students really need to start studying hard. They will receive an alphabetical list of the 50 states and will have to write in the capitals. There will not be a word bank.
Math-We learned when an exact answer vs. estimated answer is needed in word problems.
Homework:
Writing-If students haven't written in their Writer's Notebook at home yet, they need to do that this weekend.
Math-WS 3.6, all
Have a great weekend!
Fetiol-Star of the Week
I had a great week being the star of the week. I got to be in the front of the line a lot and got to use reading buddies. I'm so sad that it's all over .
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 15th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-Students used sticky notes to write thick and thin questions from their commitment books. Students are having difficulty writing thick questions that generate discussion because they are important to the book. An example would be, "How would you feel if . . " or "What caused . . . ". Ask your child to try some thick questions at home. They can even be about a TV show you might watch together.
Writing-We came up with better adjectives for words such as "good", "bad", and "said" and practiced using a thesaurus to find new words.
Social Studies-We learned more about the Southwest and worked on our packets.
Word Study-We spent today on grammar and discussed nouns and adjectives.
Homework:
Read!
Grammar-Many students finished, but if not they need to finish the chart of nouns and adjectives we began in class. They need to write on the chart, not in the book. Only part A of page 1 needs to be completed.
Math-WS 3.4, evens
Social Studies-Packet due tomorrow! Students who miss part of Social Studies due to Speech or Math Intervention, may have until Monday. We are playing a states and capitals game tomorrow so make sure to study!
Have a great night!
Reading-Students used sticky notes to write thick and thin questions from their commitment books. Students are having difficulty writing thick questions that generate discussion because they are important to the book. An example would be, "How would you feel if . . " or "What caused . . . ". Ask your child to try some thick questions at home. They can even be about a TV show you might watch together.
Writing-We came up with better adjectives for words such as "good", "bad", and "said" and practiced using a thesaurus to find new words.
Social Studies-We learned more about the Southwest and worked on our packets.
Word Study-We spent today on grammar and discussed nouns and adjectives.
Homework:
Read!
Grammar-Many students finished, but if not they need to finish the chart of nouns and adjectives we began in class. They need to write on the chart, not in the book. Only part A of page 1 needs to be completed.
Math-WS 3.4, evens
Social Studies-Packet due tomorrow! Students who miss part of Social Studies due to Speech or Math Intervention, may have until Monday. We are playing a states and capitals game tomorrow so make sure to study!
Have a great night!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
September 14th
We had a quick day today!
Reading-We spent a little bit of time writing thick and thin questions from our independent books.
Math-We added and subtracted large numbers. Students need to be very careful to borrow and regroup correctly. I strongly encourage the use of graph paper to keep the numbers lined up correctly.
We also met with our buddies today to make cards for the heroes who are visiting on Friday. See the pictures below!
Homework:
Math-A lot of students finished, but if not, they need to do WS 3.3.
Reading-Cold read is due tomorrow.
Social Studies-Study states and capitals. Packet on regions due Friday.
Reading-We spent a little bit of time writing thick and thin questions from our independent books.
Math-We added and subtracted large numbers. Students need to be very careful to borrow and regroup correctly. I strongly encourage the use of graph paper to keep the numbers lined up correctly.
We also met with our buddies today to make cards for the heroes who are visiting on Friday. See the pictures below!
Homework:
Math-A lot of students finished, but if not, they need to do WS 3.3.
Reading-Cold read is due tomorrow.
Social Studies-Study states and capitals. Packet on regions due Friday.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
September 13th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We read the folktale Something from Nothing and asked thin and thick questions as we read. An important thing to remember is that just because the answer to a thick question cannot be found in the book, does not make it a thick question. It must be a question which makes you think harder about the book such as "Why do you think the main character . . . ." or "How would you feel if . . . ". Groups also met today.
Writing-Today we focused on revising our drafts by looking for areas where we could delete or add information. We did this with a partner and then independently.
Social Studies-We began studying our final region, the Southwest. We watched a video and then recorded the locations of the states and their capitals on our map and in our Passport books.
Math-We spent a lot of time going over last night's homework as it is a challenging strategy to learn. We also used estimation to add and subtract.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 had time to finish up their contracts. We will spend a couple days on grammar and will start new word study groups on Monday.
Homework:
Read!
Math-WS 3.2, all problems
Social Studies-Study states and capitals, Regions packet due on Friday
**Tomorrow is Early Release!!
Reading-We read the folktale Something from Nothing and asked thin and thick questions as we read. An important thing to remember is that just because the answer to a thick question cannot be found in the book, does not make it a thick question. It must be a question which makes you think harder about the book such as "Why do you think the main character . . . ." or "How would you feel if . . . ". Groups also met today.
Writing-Today we focused on revising our drafts by looking for areas where we could delete or add information. We did this with a partner and then independently.
Social Studies-We began studying our final region, the Southwest. We watched a video and then recorded the locations of the states and their capitals on our map and in our Passport books.
Math-We spent a lot of time going over last night's homework as it is a challenging strategy to learn. We also used estimation to add and subtract.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 had time to finish up their contracts. We will spend a couple days on grammar and will start new word study groups on Monday.
Homework:
Read!
Math-WS 3.2, all problems
Social Studies-Study states and capitals, Regions packet due on Friday
**Tomorrow is Early Release!!
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 12th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We visited the library today to renew, return and check out new books. Miss Bergin and I also met with reading groups today to work on questioning.
Writing-We did a "pair share" today with a partner in the class to get some revision ideas.
Math-We began Chapter 3 and worked on some mental math strategies for adding and subtracting. With the homework tonight, I am not as concerned with the method the students use, but with them trying to solve these problems mentally. We learned two ways and I'd like to see them use at least one of these methods with the homework. I've asked them to write out how they solved each problem (see opposite side of homework sheet for examples) on a separate sheet of paper and to make sure that sheet is handed in with their homework.
Social Studies-We discussed the features and landmarks of the West and students had time to work on the West worksheets.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 took their spelling test while Groups 1 and 2 finished up their contract.
Homework:
Word Study-Groups 3/4 contract is due tomorrow.
Math-WS 3.1--odds, all of MR
Social Studies-Regions packet is due on Friday. Study states and capitals.
Have a great night!
Reading-We visited the library today to renew, return and check out new books. Miss Bergin and I also met with reading groups today to work on questioning.
Writing-We did a "pair share" today with a partner in the class to get some revision ideas.
Math-We began Chapter 3 and worked on some mental math strategies for adding and subtracting. With the homework tonight, I am not as concerned with the method the students use, but with them trying to solve these problems mentally. We learned two ways and I'd like to see them use at least one of these methods with the homework. I've asked them to write out how they solved each problem (see opposite side of homework sheet for examples) on a separate sheet of paper and to make sure that sheet is handed in with their homework.
Social Studies-We discussed the features and landmarks of the West and students had time to work on the West worksheets.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 took their spelling test while Groups 1 and 2 finished up their contract.
Homework:
Word Study-Groups 3/4 contract is due tomorrow.
Math-WS 3.1--odds, all of MR
Social Studies-Regions packet is due on Friday. Study states and capitals.
Have a great night!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Star of the Week . . . Madi!
September 9th
We had a great day today!
Reading-We went over the first cold read and talked about how important it is to use RAP when answering the questions:R-Restate, A-Answer, P-Prove.
Writing-We looked at areas of our drafts where we could add details about the five senses and then did some more revising.
Social Studies-We watched a video on the west and learned those states and capitals.
Math-Students received their tests back and also took the September Math Tungsten.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 took their test while Groups 3 and 4 did a buddy check.
Homework:
Reading-Cold read due 9/15. Read!
Math-Correct test if needed
Word Study-Group 1/2--contract due Monday, Groups 3/4--test Monday
Social Studies-Click here for an awesome website to review states and capitals. Also, here is a fun cartoon with a song that will hopefully get stuck in your head about the states and capitals!
Enjoy your weekend!
Reading-We went over the first cold read and talked about how important it is to use RAP when answering the questions:R-Restate, A-Answer, P-Prove.
Writing-We looked at areas of our drafts where we could add details about the five senses and then did some more revising.
Social Studies-We watched a video on the west and learned those states and capitals.
Math-Students received their tests back and also took the September Math Tungsten.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 took their test while Groups 3 and 4 did a buddy check.
Homework:
Reading-Cold read due 9/15. Read!
Math-Correct test if needed
Word Study-Group 1/2--contract due Monday, Groups 3/4--test Monday
Social Studies-Click here for an awesome website to review states and capitals. Also, here is a fun cartoon with a song that will hopefully get stuck in your head about the states and capitals!
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 8th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-Today we continued using the questioning technique to explore some more non-fiction.
Writing-Students worked on completing their drafts.
Social Studies-We discussed some of the features and landforms of the Mountain States.
Math-Students took the Chapter 2 test.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 did a buddy check to prepare for their test tomorrow. I met with Group 4 to complete their word sort and group 3 worked on their contract.
Homework:
Reading-Read
Writing-Finish writing draft if you haven't already.
Spelling-Groups 1/2 test tomorrow
Math-Practice multiplcation facts.
Social Studies-Practice states and capitals.
Have a good night!
Reading-Today we continued using the questioning technique to explore some more non-fiction.
Writing-Students worked on completing their drafts.
Social Studies-We discussed some of the features and landforms of the Mountain States.
Math-Students took the Chapter 2 test.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 did a buddy check to prepare for their test tomorrow. I met with Group 4 to complete their word sort and group 3 worked on their contract.
Homework:
Reading-Read
Writing-Finish writing draft if you haven't already.
Spelling-Groups 1/2 test tomorrow
Math-Practice multiplcation facts.
Social Studies-Practice states and capitals.
Have a good night!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Cold Read!!
I forgot to mention in my earlier post that the first cold read, The Lion and the Mouse is due tomorrow! Some students have already handed this in and may not have to worry about it tonight.
September 7th
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We continued using a non-fiction book to write "I wonder" statements. I also met with the other guided reading groups.
Writing-Students continued drafting their first piece of writing to publish.
Social Studies-Today we watched a video on the mountain states and recorded the states and capitals of this region in our Passport books.
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 2 test.
Word Study-I met with Group 3 to do a word sort while Groups 1, 2, and 4 worked on their contract. I will meet with Group 4 tomorrow.
Homework:
Read!
Math-Study Chapter 2! Remember, you can use the online book to help!
Social Studies-Study states and capitals.
We also welcomed a new student, Miranda, to our class today! We are happy to have her with us!
Reading-We continued using a non-fiction book to write "I wonder" statements. I also met with the other guided reading groups.
Writing-Students continued drafting their first piece of writing to publish.
Social Studies-Today we watched a video on the mountain states and recorded the states and capitals of this region in our Passport books.
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 2 test.
Word Study-I met with Group 3 to do a word sort while Groups 1, 2, and 4 worked on their contract. I will meet with Group 4 tomorrow.
Homework:
Read!
Math-Study Chapter 2! Remember, you can use the online book to help!
Social Studies-Study states and capitals.
We also welcomed a new student, Miranda, to our class today! We are happy to have her with us!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September 6th
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! Here's what we did today:
Reading-We started a unit on questioning by reading part of a non-fiction book together. We talked about things we "wonder" as we read. I began meeting with some guided reading groups and will meet with the rest tomorrow.
Writing-Today we began choosing a piece from our Writer's Notebooks to publish. We are drafting these on looseleaf paper so that we can take them through the writing process.
Math-We spent some time reviewing rounding and then created tables to organize numbers.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 to do their word sort while Groups 3 and 4 prepared their words for the sort they will do tomorrow.
Homework:
Read!
Spelling-Groups 1/2--test Friday, Groups 3/4--test Monday
Math-WS 2.3, Chapter 2 test on Thursday
Social Studies-Study states and capitals. Test on the 29th.
**Book orders due tomorrow.
*There has been a change in our daily schedule. We will now have Social Studies/Science from 1-1:30 and Math from 1:30-2:30 in order to accomodate some of the pull outs we have throughout the day.
Have a great night!
Reading-We started a unit on questioning by reading part of a non-fiction book together. We talked about things we "wonder" as we read. I began meeting with some guided reading groups and will meet with the rest tomorrow.
Writing-Today we began choosing a piece from our Writer's Notebooks to publish. We are drafting these on looseleaf paper so that we can take them through the writing process.
Math-We spent some time reviewing rounding and then created tables to organize numbers.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 to do their word sort while Groups 3 and 4 prepared their words for the sort they will do tomorrow.
Homework:
Read!
Spelling-Groups 1/2--test Friday, Groups 3/4--test Monday
Math-WS 2.3, Chapter 2 test on Thursday
Social Studies-Study states and capitals. Test on the 29th.
**Book orders due tomorrow.
*There has been a change in our daily schedule. We will now have Social Studies/Science from 1-1:30 and Math from 1:30-2:30 in order to accomodate some of the pull outs we have throughout the day.
Have a great night!
Friday, September 2, 2011
September 2nd
Here's what we did today:
Reading-We learned how to write a book recommendation so our friends can get ideas for good books to read.
Writing-Today we looked at a poem by Kenn Nesbitt on http://www.poetry4kids.com/. We discussed how the poem is organized into stanzas and what the rhyming pattern is. Students then chose a line or stanza of the poem and used it as a writing generator. We will work on poetry most Fridays this year.
Math-We learned how to round numbers. This is a difficult concept for many students and we will continue to work on it. I am planning a Chapter 2 test next Thursday, the 8th.
Social Studies-We continued learning about the midwest.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 received their word list while Groups 1 and 2 prepared their words for the sorty we will do on Tuesday and worked on their contract.
Homework:
Read!
Math-WS 2.4--odd numbered problems and all of the Mixed Review
Social Studies-Work on states and capitals. Remember, the test is September 29th.
Have a great 3 day weekend!
Reading-We learned how to write a book recommendation so our friends can get ideas for good books to read.
Writing-Today we looked at a poem by Kenn Nesbitt on http://www.poetry4kids.com/. We discussed how the poem is organized into stanzas and what the rhyming pattern is. Students then chose a line or stanza of the poem and used it as a writing generator. We will work on poetry most Fridays this year.
Math-We learned how to round numbers. This is a difficult concept for many students and we will continue to work on it. I am planning a Chapter 2 test next Thursday, the 8th.
Social Studies-We continued learning about the midwest.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 received their word list while Groups 1 and 2 prepared their words for the sorty we will do on Tuesday and worked on their contract.
Homework:
Read!
Math-WS 2.4--odd numbered problems and all of the Mixed Review
Social Studies-Work on states and capitals. Remember, the test is September 29th.
Have a great 3 day weekend!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
September 1st
Happy September! Here's what we did today:
Reading-While we had counseling with Mrs. Critchlow for part of our Reading time today, we also created a class list of some ideas for what to include in the second paragraph of our Reading letters.
Writing-We learned a pre-writing strategy today where the students chose a sentence from their writing yesterday, wrote it at the top of the page and got some new ideas from it. This is a great strategy if you are experiencing writer's block!
Math-Miss Bergin taught students how to order numbers by playing a fun game that you can see below! We also used the clickers to order numbers.
Social Studies-We began learning about the Midwest today!
Word Study-I met with groups 1 and 2 today to give them their first word list. They also received a contract and wrote in a due date of September 12th. The words will be on spellingcity shortly.
Homework:
Read!
Math-WS 2.2--Students must use a separate sheet to stack the numbers for easy comparison.
Social Studies-Keep working on the states and capitals.
*Tomorrow we will all wear Concord gear! Have a great night!
Reading-While we had counseling with Mrs. Critchlow for part of our Reading time today, we also created a class list of some ideas for what to include in the second paragraph of our Reading letters.
Writing-We learned a pre-writing strategy today where the students chose a sentence from their writing yesterday, wrote it at the top of the page and got some new ideas from it. This is a great strategy if you are experiencing writer's block!
Math-Miss Bergin taught students how to order numbers by playing a fun game that you can see below! We also used the clickers to order numbers.
Social Studies-We began learning about the Midwest today!
Word Study-I met with groups 1 and 2 today to give them their first word list. They also received a contract and wrote in a due date of September 12th. The words will be on spellingcity shortly.
Homework:
Read!
Math-WS 2.2--Students must use a separate sheet to stack the numbers for easy comparison.
Social Studies-Keep working on the states and capitals.
*Tomorrow we will all wear Concord gear! Have a great night!
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