A quick note to say thank you to everyone for the great conversations we had during conferences. I really enjoyed speaking with each of you about your child's progress! As always, feel free to contact me at anytime if there's anything you'd like to discuss.
Here's what we did today:
Math: We learned about the properties of multiplication. Remember that the identity property of multiplication is different from the identity property of addition! There is also a zero property!
Reading-We discussed literature circle roles and the students met in their groups to discuss the five thoughts they recorded as they were reading.
Writing-We continued editing our personal narratives and some students began publishing on the computer. We will all be typing these as part of the publishing process.
Social Studies-Students took the Chapter 8 test today and I will return them tomorrow.
The students also participated in Kids Vote and got a chance to "vote" and fill out voting registration cards!
Homework:
Math-Multiplication packet is due tomorrow. Please complete WS 8.5 also. The students have had a lot of time to work on this in class.
Reading-Groups will meet next Wednesday and need to have read their assigned chapters and recorded five thoughts.
**Regarding the fall festivities tomorrow, please send your child's costume in a bag and they will be able to change into their costume before the parade. Our party is from 2-3 in the gym if you would like to join us and we will be running the Pumpkin Run from 11:50-12:10 if you'd like to join us for that.
Have a great night!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
October 27th
Due to conferences, this will be a short post. Thank you so much to all our volunteers for the Magic House today! It was a great trip and really reinforced some of the concepts we have been working on in the classroom. I will post pictures later!
Please remember to study for the Chapter 8 Social Studies test which is tomorrow!
Have a good night!
Please remember to study for the Chapter 8 Social Studies test which is tomorrow!
Have a good night!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
October 26th
Here's what we were busy with today:
Math-We split up and rotated through different stations focusing on multiplication. We learned that a multiple is a number that is the product of any given number and all other numbers. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, and so on. The students begin a packet of multiplication work, but it is not due until Friday and there will be more time in class to work on it.
Word Study-We took this time today to write letters to friends in the class that will be delivered at our field trip tomorrow.
Reading-We read a new book, In My Backyard. Ask your child to summarize the story for you tonight! We will be using this book to explore summaries this week.
Writing-We spent time today re-writing our revised drafts to prepare for editing.
Homework:
Math-Multiplication packet due on Friday.
Writing-Finish re-copying your draft so that we can edit tomorrow. Don't forget about your Writer's Notebook too!
Social Studies-Chapter 8 test is Thursday! Make sure to study all the economics vocabulary!
**Students need to bring a sack lunch to school tomorrow for our field trip to the Magic House!
Have a great night!
Math-We split up and rotated through different stations focusing on multiplication. We learned that a multiple is a number that is the product of any given number and all other numbers. For example, the multiples of 3 are 3, 6, 9, 12, and so on. The students begin a packet of multiplication work, but it is not due until Friday and there will be more time in class to work on it.
Word Study-We took this time today to write letters to friends in the class that will be delivered at our field trip tomorrow.
Reading-We read a new book, In My Backyard. Ask your child to summarize the story for you tonight! We will be using this book to explore summaries this week.
Writing-We spent time today re-writing our revised drafts to prepare for editing.
Homework:
Math-Multiplication packet due on Friday.
Writing-Finish re-copying your draft so that we can edit tomorrow. Don't forget about your Writer's Notebook too!
Social Studies-Chapter 8 test is Thursday! Make sure to study all the economics vocabulary!
**Students need to bring a sack lunch to school tomorrow for our field trip to the Magic House!
Have a great night!
Monday, October 25, 2010
October 25th
Due to conferences, I will not be able to post tonight. See you all either tonight or Wednesday!
Friday, October 22, 2010
October 22nd
Happy Friday! Here's what we did:
Math-We took the Chapter 7 test and I will have those back on Monday.
Reading-We continued with Main Idea and Details today by looking at some short passages and also returning to Amelia Earhart. We learned that the main idea can be found at the beginning, middle, or end of a paragraph and also that sometimes you may have to infer the main idea. Groups also met.
Writing-We looked at the opening sentences of our personal narratives and re-wrote our opening sentences three times before meeting with a partner to pick the best one.
Social Studies-We went over information about taxes, imports, exports, and budgets. A Chapter 7 test will be given late next week.
Homework:
Reading-Read a lot!
Writing-Write a lot!
Have a great weekend!
Math-We took the Chapter 7 test and I will have those back on Monday.
Reading-We continued with Main Idea and Details today by looking at some short passages and also returning to Amelia Earhart. We learned that the main idea can be found at the beginning, middle, or end of a paragraph and also that sometimes you may have to infer the main idea. Groups also met.
Writing-We looked at the opening sentences of our personal narratives and re-wrote our opening sentences three times before meeting with a partner to pick the best one.
Social Studies-We went over information about taxes, imports, exports, and budgets. A Chapter 7 test will be given late next week.
Homework:
Reading-Read a lot!
Writing-Write a lot!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
October 21st
Happy Pioneer Day! This afternoon we had a great time at the Pioneer Exhibit! We got to shave, play with pioneer toys, grind cornmeal, wash clothes, play with cinnamon dough, make necklaces, pan for gold, make sheeps wool bracelets and more. Thank you to our parent volunteers!
I was out for a technology training this morning, but the students did a lot of work! They prepared for their Chapter 7 Math test, filled out a sheet on Main Idea and Details, took Spelling tests and worked on their Spelling Contracts. I'm always so proud to hear how attentive and focused the class is even when I am out!
Homework:
Math-Study for the Chapter 7 Math test! There is a practice test to help. Students will also be given three sets of data and will need to create a line graph, circle graph, and double bar graph. Line graphs for this weeks Reading minutes are due tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 3-4 contract is due tomorrow.
Reading-All groups will meet tomorrow.
*Tomorrow is wear red day in honor of Red Ribbon Week!
I was out for a technology training this morning, but the students did a lot of work! They prepared for their Chapter 7 Math test, filled out a sheet on Main Idea and Details, took Spelling tests and worked on their Spelling Contracts. I'm always so proud to hear how attentive and focused the class is even when I am out!
Homework:
Math-Study for the Chapter 7 Math test! There is a practice test to help. Students will also be given three sets of data and will need to create a line graph, circle graph, and double bar graph. Line graphs for this weeks Reading minutes are due tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 3-4 contract is due tomorrow.
Reading-All groups will meet tomorrow.
*Tomorrow is wear red day in honor of Red Ribbon Week!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
October 20th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We discussed when you would certain types of graphs. Use a line graph to show change over time, a bar graph to compare data, a circle graph, to look at data as a whole, and a line plot to show how often data occurs.
Word Study-Groups 1-2 took their tests while Groups 3-4 did a buddy check to prepare for their test tomorrow.
Reading-We met in our Reading groups today and also spent some time finishing up Tungsten for the month.
Counseling-This replaced Writing time and Mrs. Critchlow came in to talk about being drug free!
Social Studies-We talked about supply and demand and also learned the three different types of businesses: manufacturing, service, and agricultural.
Homework:
Math-A lot of time was given in class so some students may hav finished some or most of this: WS 7.6, WS 7.5, p 146 #10-21
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4-test tomorrow, Groups 1 and 2-contract due tomorrow
Reading-Groups will meet on Friday
**Tomorrow is Pioneer Day! Please bring twigs for an activity. The twigs should be able to fit in your backpack. Thanks!
**Tomorrow is also Crazy Hair and Sock Day!
Math-We discussed when you would certain types of graphs. Use a line graph to show change over time, a bar graph to compare data, a circle graph, to look at data as a whole, and a line plot to show how often data occurs.
Word Study-Groups 1-2 took their tests while Groups 3-4 did a buddy check to prepare for their test tomorrow.
Reading-We met in our Reading groups today and also spent some time finishing up Tungsten for the month.
Counseling-This replaced Writing time and Mrs. Critchlow came in to talk about being drug free!
Social Studies-We talked about supply and demand and also learned the three different types of businesses: manufacturing, service, and agricultural.
Homework:
Math-A lot of time was given in class so some students may hav finished some or most of this: WS 7.6, WS 7.5, p 146 #10-21
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4-test tomorrow, Groups 1 and 2-contract due tomorrow
Reading-Groups will meet on Friday
**Tomorrow is Pioneer Day! Please bring twigs for an activity. The twigs should be able to fit in your backpack. Thanks!
**Tomorrow is also Crazy Hair and Sock Day!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
October 19th
Sorry for the late post! We got new technology in the classroom today, so things were a little crazy! We spent most of the day in room 109 while everything was getting installed and just got up to see everything at the end of the day.
Here's what we did in 109:
Math-We learned about circle graphs. The most important thing to remember is that your circle needs to be split up into equal parts, usually 10. If the pieces are not equal, the graph doesn't give a true representation of the data.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 did a buddy check to prepare for their test tomorrow while Groups 3 and 4 worked on their contracts.
Reading-We read a short biography of Amelia Earhart and began to pull out the main ideas.
Writing-We revised again for sensory details in our personal narratives.
Homework:
Math-WS 7.4, all problems--Also, students need to complete a line graph (a yellow sheet of paper was handed out for this) of their reading minutes each day this week. They know to choose an interval for the scale and to have all 5 parts of a graph. This is due on Friday.
Word Study-Goups 1-2, study for your test!
Reading-All groups will meet tomorrow and need to have read their assigned pages/chapters.
*Tomorrow is pajama day!
Here's what we did in 109:
Math-We learned about circle graphs. The most important thing to remember is that your circle needs to be split up into equal parts, usually 10. If the pieces are not equal, the graph doesn't give a true representation of the data.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 did a buddy check to prepare for their test tomorrow while Groups 3 and 4 worked on their contracts.
Reading-We read a short biography of Amelia Earhart and began to pull out the main ideas.
Writing-We revised again for sensory details in our personal narratives.
Homework:
Math-WS 7.4, all problems--Also, students need to complete a line graph (a yellow sheet of paper was handed out for this) of their reading minutes each day this week. They know to choose an interval for the scale and to have all 5 parts of a graph. This is due on Friday.
Word Study-Goups 1-2, study for your test!
Reading-All groups will meet tomorrow and need to have read their assigned pages/chapters.
*Tomorrow is pajama day!
Monday, October 18, 2010
October 18th
Here's what we did today on Backwards Day!
Math-We learned how to read and create line graphs today. An important thing to remember is that you use a line graph to show changes over time, whether it be minutes, days, weeks, or years.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 met with me to do their word sort and Groups 1 and 2 had time to work on their contracts. The test for Groups 1-2 is Wednesday and for Groups 3-4 is Thursday.
Reading-We discussed separating supporting details from the main idea. We learned that all supporting details refer right back to the main idea of a passage or chapter. Groups also met in their new literature circles today.
Writing-After looking at some sample narratives from past fourth graders, students discussed what makes a personal narrative a powerful and meaningful piece of writing. They then had time to finish writing their draft or start revising for sensory details.
Social Studies-We are back to Social Studies for the next month. We began Chapter 8 which focuses on economics and learned some important vocabulary words like free-enterprise, profit, and supply and demand.
Homework:
Math-Finish WS's 7.2 and 7.3, all problems--Chapter 7 test is Friday
Writing-Finish re-writing your draft, skipping lines, if you haven't already
Tomorrow is Sports Day so feel free to wear a shirt for your favorite sport's team!
Math-We learned how to read and create line graphs today. An important thing to remember is that you use a line graph to show changes over time, whether it be minutes, days, weeks, or years.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 met with me to do their word sort and Groups 1 and 2 had time to work on their contracts. The test for Groups 1-2 is Wednesday and for Groups 3-4 is Thursday.
Reading-We discussed separating supporting details from the main idea. We learned that all supporting details refer right back to the main idea of a passage or chapter. Groups also met in their new literature circles today.
Writing-After looking at some sample narratives from past fourth graders, students discussed what makes a personal narrative a powerful and meaningful piece of writing. They then had time to finish writing their draft or start revising for sensory details.
Social Studies-We are back to Social Studies for the next month. We began Chapter 8 which focuses on economics and learned some important vocabulary words like free-enterprise, profit, and supply and demand.
Homework:
Math-Finish WS's 7.2 and 7.3, all problems--Chapter 7 test is Friday
Writing-Finish re-writing your draft, skipping lines, if you haven't already
Tomorrow is Sports Day so feel free to wear a shirt for your favorite sport's team!
Friday, October 15, 2010
October 15th
What a short day! We did manage to get some work finished :)
Math-We had time to go over last night's homework on double bar graphs.
Reading-We got to hear from a published author James Otis Thach! He shared part of his book, Seal Pup, us and spoke to us about ways to help the environment. Look for the book available for purchase on Amazon.com. He was an amazing speaker!
We also worked on our Math Tungsten for a bit.
The only homework for the weekend is to read and write in your writer's notebooks.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week and each day will have a theme. Monday's theme is "Turn Your Back on Drugs" and students may wear their clothes backwards!
Thank you to all parents who have volunteered for Pioneer Day and/or the Magic House field trip! Unfortunately, we do not have room for everyone and I will just draw names from those who have volunteered. I will contact those who are drawn shortly. These kids are lucky to have such great parents so willing to help out!
Have a great weekend!
Math-We had time to go over last night's homework on double bar graphs.
Reading-We got to hear from a published author James Otis Thach! He shared part of his book, Seal Pup, us and spoke to us about ways to help the environment. Look for the book available for purchase on Amazon.com. He was an amazing speaker!
We also worked on our Math Tungsten for a bit.
The only homework for the weekend is to read and write in your writer's notebooks.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week and each day will have a theme. Monday's theme is "Turn Your Back on Drugs" and students may wear their clothes backwards!
Thank you to all parents who have volunteered for Pioneer Day and/or the Magic House field trip! Unfortunately, we do not have room for everyone and I will just draw names from those who have volunteered. I will contact those who are drawn shortly. These kids are lucky to have such great parents so willing to help out!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
October 14th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned about bar and double bar graphs today and that you use a double bar graph when you have two pieces of information to graph, such as boys and girls.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 to do their sort while Groups 3 and 4 prepared their words for the sort.
Reading-We continued picking out the important parts of Flight.
Writing-All students chose a personal narrative to publish and began copying it onto draft paper.
Tonight's homework:
Math-WS 7.1, all problems
Reading-Make sure you read 100 minutes this week!
**Don't forget that tomorrow is a half day and pajama day. Please bring $1 to donate to Haiti if you wear pajamas.
Have a good night!
Math-We learned about bar and double bar graphs today and that you use a double bar graph when you have two pieces of information to graph, such as boys and girls.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 to do their sort while Groups 3 and 4 prepared their words for the sort.
Reading-We continued picking out the important parts of Flight.
Writing-All students chose a personal narrative to publish and began copying it onto draft paper.
Tonight's homework:
Math-WS 7.1, all problems
Reading-Make sure you read 100 minutes this week!
**Don't forget that tomorrow is a half day and pajama day. Please bring $1 to donate to Haiti if you wear pajamas.
Have a good night!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
October 13th
Here's what were busy working on today:
Math-Students took the test on Chapter 6 and did very well! They should have it with them tonight. I can see that they spent time reviewing the vocabulary last night!
Reading-We continued in Flight and stopped every couple of pages to write down what is the most important thing we should remember. This will help us to identify the main ideas.
Writing-Today we heard a narrative about a girl who learned how to respect nature from a story her grandmother told her. We then thought of stories that we have been told by our parents or grandparents and did a quick write about why it is important to show respect to older family members. Tomorrow we will choose a narrative to publish!
Homework:
Math-Correct test.
Science-Test is tomorrow. The book is online. The web address and password is the same as it is for the Math book.
**A permission slip was sent home today about a field trip we will be taking to the Magic House on October 27th.
*Book orders are due tomorrow!
Math-Students took the test on Chapter 6 and did very well! They should have it with them tonight. I can see that they spent time reviewing the vocabulary last night!
Reading-We continued in Flight and stopped every couple of pages to write down what is the most important thing we should remember. This will help us to identify the main ideas.
Writing-Today we heard a narrative about a girl who learned how to respect nature from a story her grandmother told her. We then thought of stories that we have been told by our parents or grandparents and did a quick write about why it is important to show respect to older family members. Tomorrow we will choose a narrative to publish!
Homework:
Math-Correct test.
Science-Test is tomorrow. The book is online. The web address and password is the same as it is for the Math book.
**A permission slip was sent home today about a field trip we will be taking to the Magic House on October 27th.
*Book orders are due tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
October 12th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 6 test which is tomorrow. There is a lot of vocabulary on the test and the kids wrote the important words at the top of their practice test. I noticed that a lot of them are still mixing up the meaning of the mean, median, and mode and getting confused about range, interval and scale. I cannot stress enough how important it is for them to study the meanings of the vocabular words tonight so that they can apply them on the test tomorrow.
Word Study-I met with groups 3 and 4 today while Groups 1 and 2 prepared their words for the sort. Group 3 is working on words with the suffixes of -y, -ly, and -ily and Group 4 is working on words with the suffixes -en, -ize, and -ify.
Reading-We began discussing summarizing today using the book Flight. The book is about Charles Lindbergh's journey across the Atlantic. Ask your child to summarize the book for you tonight!
Writing-Today we focused on telling a narrative about a time when we learned how to do something. We heard a great narrative from a 15 year old student about when he learned that you should try others they way you would want to be treated. He learned this when he heard an echo in the forest. Many students chose to incorporate a message into their narratives today.
Health-At the end of the day we watched a video on how important exercise is. There is a challenge for each student to be active for at least 15 minutes a day. They have a chart with them so that they can keep track of days they are active. We will be keeping track at school as well. We also discussed that if you are already active for 15 minutes a day, challenge yourself to do more or to eat healthier.
Homework:
Math-Study, study, study for the Chapter 6 test. You can skip over the stem and leaf plot lesson. It will be extra credit on the test if you'd like to attempt it.
Important Information:
-If you have not returned the conference form to school, please try to remember it tomorrow.
-A lot of notes went home today. There are a few that need to be returned to school concerning the Fall Festival. One is for the Buddy Lunch and the other is for the Pumpkin Run.
-Friday is a half day and is also PAJAMA DAY! Students can wear P.J.'s to raise money for the orphanage in Haiti. Please remember to bring $1 to participate.
Have a great night!
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 6 test which is tomorrow. There is a lot of vocabulary on the test and the kids wrote the important words at the top of their practice test. I noticed that a lot of them are still mixing up the meaning of the mean, median, and mode and getting confused about range, interval and scale. I cannot stress enough how important it is for them to study the meanings of the vocabular words tonight so that they can apply them on the test tomorrow.
Word Study-I met with groups 3 and 4 today while Groups 1 and 2 prepared their words for the sort. Group 3 is working on words with the suffixes of -y, -ly, and -ily and Group 4 is working on words with the suffixes -en, -ize, and -ify.
Reading-We began discussing summarizing today using the book Flight. The book is about Charles Lindbergh's journey across the Atlantic. Ask your child to summarize the book for you tonight!
Writing-Today we focused on telling a narrative about a time when we learned how to do something. We heard a great narrative from a 15 year old student about when he learned that you should try others they way you would want to be treated. He learned this when he heard an echo in the forest. Many students chose to incorporate a message into their narratives today.
Health-At the end of the day we watched a video on how important exercise is. There is a challenge for each student to be active for at least 15 minutes a day. They have a chart with them so that they can keep track of days they are active. We will be keeping track at school as well. We also discussed that if you are already active for 15 minutes a day, challenge yourself to do more or to eat healthier.
Homework:
Math-Study, study, study for the Chapter 6 test. You can skip over the stem and leaf plot lesson. It will be extra credit on the test if you'd like to attempt it.
Important Information:
-If you have not returned the conference form to school, please try to remember it tomorrow.
-A lot of notes went home today. There are a few that need to be returned to school concerning the Fall Festival. One is for the Buddy Lunch and the other is for the Pumpkin Run.
-Friday is a half day and is also PAJAMA DAY! Students can wear P.J.'s to raise money for the orphanage in Haiti. Please remember to bring $1 to participate.
Have a great night!
Monday, October 11, 2010
October 11th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned about pictographs and how important it is to look at the key before trying to read a pictograph. We also made our surveys from last week into bar graphs and chose an interval and scale for the graphs.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 today and gave them their word lists. Group 1 is working on words that end with -ing. We are learning how to know when to double the final consonant as in 'getting' and when to just add -ing as in 'asking'. Group 2 is working on four prefixes, -un, -dis, -in, and -mis. We will learn what each prefix means and how they change the meaning of the base word.
Reading-We took the Reading Tungsten for October today. We have not entered the answers into the computer yet, but the students did a great job of taking their time and looking back in the text to find or prove their answer.
Writing-We heard another example of a personal narrative today about learning something the hard way. The students then did a quick write about a time when they learned something the hard way. They were able to share one of their narratives with a partner. By the end of this week, each student will have chosen a personal narrative to publish.
Tonight's homework:
Math-WS 6.6, all problems--We will review Chapter 6 tomorrow and the test will be Wednesday.
Reading-Don't forget to keep track of your reading minutes this week and post to the blog. We will be working on summaries and main idea and details so that would be a good topic to blog about.
Writing-Write in your notebook at least three times this week.
Science-Test is Thursday.
**All parents should have received an email regarding fall conferences. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great night!
Math-We learned about pictographs and how important it is to look at the key before trying to read a pictograph. We also made our surveys from last week into bar graphs and chose an interval and scale for the graphs.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 today and gave them their word lists. Group 1 is working on words that end with -ing. We are learning how to know when to double the final consonant as in 'getting' and when to just add -ing as in 'asking'. Group 2 is working on four prefixes, -un, -dis, -in, and -mis. We will learn what each prefix means and how they change the meaning of the base word.
Reading-We took the Reading Tungsten for October today. We have not entered the answers into the computer yet, but the students did a great job of taking their time and looking back in the text to find or prove their answer.
Writing-We heard another example of a personal narrative today about learning something the hard way. The students then did a quick write about a time when they learned something the hard way. They were able to share one of their narratives with a partner. By the end of this week, each student will have chosen a personal narrative to publish.
Tonight's homework:
Math-WS 6.6, all problems--We will review Chapter 6 tomorrow and the test will be Wednesday.
Reading-Don't forget to keep track of your reading minutes this week and post to the blog. We will be working on summaries and main idea and details so that would be a good topic to blog about.
Writing-Write in your notebook at least three times this week.
Science-Test is Thursday.
**All parents should have received an email regarding fall conferences. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Have a great night!
Friday, October 8, 2010
October 8th
Happy Friday!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We talked about scale and interval on graphs. Scale is where the numbers start and end on a graph-ex: 0-50. The interval is what you count by-ex:5.
Word Study-I gave the students some time to finish up their contracts.
Reading-We took a quiz on inferences. Next week we will be focusing on summaries and distinguishing between the main idea and details.
We also met with our buddies today and watched a short video that taught us about the orphanage in Haiti that we are doing service for this year. We also got to see pictures of the five kids that our classes will be helping and learned where Haiti is in relation to Missouri.
Homework:
Math-WS 6.4, all problems--Chapter 6 test is next Wednesday
Social Studies-Don't forget that the extra credit is due Tuesday if you are going to do it.
Have a great weekend! And enjoy the homecoming game if you are going tonight!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We talked about scale and interval on graphs. Scale is where the numbers start and end on a graph-ex: 0-50. The interval is what you count by-ex:5.
Word Study-I gave the students some time to finish up their contracts.
Reading-We took a quiz on inferences. Next week we will be focusing on summaries and distinguishing between the main idea and details.
We also met with our buddies today and watched a short video that taught us about the orphanage in Haiti that we are doing service for this year. We also got to see pictures of the five kids that our classes will be helping and learned where Haiti is in relation to Missouri.
Homework:
Math-WS 6.4, all problems--Chapter 6 test is next Wednesday
Social Studies-Don't forget that the extra credit is due Tuesday if you are going to do it.
Have a great weekend! And enjoy the homecoming game if you are going tonight!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
October 7th
Math-Today we learned about line plots. The important thing to remember is that the label on the plot refers to the numbers and the x's are usually people, teams, etc.
Word Study-We took the test today and the contract is due tomorrow.
Reading-We made some inferences in Amelias's Road and practiced using RAP (Restate, Answer, Prove) to explain our inferences.
Writing-Today we did a fun activity! We listened to a narrative about Sunday breakfast and then wrote our own about breakfast at each of our houses. Then each students gave their notebook to another student in the room and that student had to draw a picture of breakfast at their partner's house using the narrative. This really helped to stress the importance of being descriptive in writing. Without great description, your message will not get across clearly!
Homework:
Math-WS 6.3, all problems
Word Study-Contracts are due tomorrow. Students will have about 10 minutes to finish them in class if needed.
**Tomorrow is Truman Spirit Day so don't forget to wear your Truman gear!
Word Study-We took the test today and the contract is due tomorrow.
Reading-We made some inferences in Amelias's Road and practiced using RAP (Restate, Answer, Prove) to explain our inferences.
Writing-Today we did a fun activity! We listened to a narrative about Sunday breakfast and then wrote our own about breakfast at each of our houses. Then each students gave their notebook to another student in the room and that student had to draw a picture of breakfast at their partner's house using the narrative. This really helped to stress the importance of being descriptive in writing. Without great description, your message will not get across clearly!
Homework:
Math-WS 6.3, all problems
Word Study-Contracts are due tomorrow. Students will have about 10 minutes to finish them in class if needed.
**Tomorrow is Truman Spirit Day so don't forget to wear your Truman gear!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
October 6th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned about mean, median and mode. Here are some tricks for remembering the difference between these: The mean is mean to you because it makes you divide! After ordering numbers from least to greatest, you can find the median be crossing out a number from each side until you get to the middle. The median is in the middle of the highway! Finally, mode sounds like most and the mode is the number that appears most often.
Word Study-We did a buddy check today to prepare for the test. Students are still misspelling a lot of the words especially beautiful and sincerely.
Reading-We read the book Amelia's Road. It is a great story about a girl who is looking for a place to belong. We made inferences about how Amelia feels at certain times.
Writing-Today we focused on telling about a funny or scary story in our lives.
Homework:
Math-WS 6.2, all problems
Word Study-study for Spelling test!
Reading-Keep up with 100 minutes a week!
Writing-Don't forget about your Writer's Notebook!
** Tomorrow is Green and Gold day and Friday will be Truman day!
Have a great night!
Math-We learned about mean, median and mode. Here are some tricks for remembering the difference between these: The mean is mean to you because it makes you divide! After ordering numbers from least to greatest, you can find the median be crossing out a number from each side until you get to the middle. The median is in the middle of the highway! Finally, mode sounds like most and the mode is the number that appears most often.
Word Study-We did a buddy check today to prepare for the test. Students are still misspelling a lot of the words especially beautiful and sincerely.
Reading-We read the book Amelia's Road. It is a great story about a girl who is looking for a place to belong. We made inferences about how Amelia feels at certain times.
Writing-Today we focused on telling about a funny or scary story in our lives.
Homework:
Math-WS 6.2, all problems
Word Study-study for Spelling test!
Reading-Keep up with 100 minutes a week!
Writing-Don't forget about your Writer's Notebook!
** Tomorrow is Green and Gold day and Friday will be Truman day!
Have a great night!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
October 5th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned that you take a survey when you want to find out information. Each student then chose a survey question such as "Out of basketball, baseball, hockey, or soccer, which is your favorite sport?". They had some time to ask everyone to take their survey and filled in a tally table to record the responses. We then turned the tallies into frequencies. We also discussed cumulative frequency. Chapter 5 tests were given back and students may correct any missed problems that were not extra credit (EC). I was very pleased with the test results!
Word Study-Students had time to work on their contract in class. Tomorrow they will do a buddy check to prepare for the test on Thursday. Contracts are due Friday.
Reading-We referred back to the poem "Tell Me" and used RAP (Restate, Answer, Prove) to answer a couple questions about the poem. I also met with two reading groups.
Writing-Today we continued with personal narratives and focused on choosing small incidents or events, rather than long personal stories. The students had time to begin writing a narrative on a single event.
Time for Kids-Students not in Math Intervention or Resource read through a TFK article on animals' intelligence. We learned that animals may be smarter than we think!
Homework:
Math-WS 6.1, all problems and correct test if needed
Word Study-contract and study
TFK-finish WS (Math Intervention, Resource, and Leap students do not need to complete this)
Science-Don't forget to bring in two rocks!
Social Studies-I offered an extra credit packet to students wishing to bring up their first quarter Social Studies grade. This is optional and needs to be completed by October 12th if they want it to bring up their grade. They may use the book for help.
Have a great night!
Math-We learned that you take a survey when you want to find out information. Each student then chose a survey question such as "Out of basketball, baseball, hockey, or soccer, which is your favorite sport?". They had some time to ask everyone to take their survey and filled in a tally table to record the responses. We then turned the tallies into frequencies. We also discussed cumulative frequency. Chapter 5 tests were given back and students may correct any missed problems that were not extra credit (EC). I was very pleased with the test results!
Word Study-Students had time to work on their contract in class. Tomorrow they will do a buddy check to prepare for the test on Thursday. Contracts are due Friday.
Reading-We referred back to the poem "Tell Me" and used RAP (Restate, Answer, Prove) to answer a couple questions about the poem. I also met with two reading groups.
Writing-Today we continued with personal narratives and focused on choosing small incidents or events, rather than long personal stories. The students had time to begin writing a narrative on a single event.
Time for Kids-Students not in Math Intervention or Resource read through a TFK article on animals' intelligence. We learned that animals may be smarter than we think!
Homework:
Math-WS 6.1, all problems and correct test if needed
Word Study-contract and study
TFK-finish WS (Math Intervention, Resource, and Leap students do not need to complete this)
Science-Don't forget to bring in two rocks!
Social Studies-I offered an extra credit packet to students wishing to bring up their first quarter Social Studies grade. This is optional and needs to be completed by October 12th if they want it to bring up their grade. They may use the book for help.
Have a great night!
Monday, October 4, 2010
October 4th
I hope everyone had a nice weekend! Here's what we were busy with today:
Math: We took the Chapter 5 test and I will pass it back tomorrow. We will also start a chapter on data and graphing.
Word Study-We did an alphabetical word sort using our list of commonly misspelled words. Some students also re-took the grammar quiz and will get it back tomorrow.
Reading-As a class, we read a poem called "Tell Me" and made inferences about how the character was feeling. Tomorrow we will use inferences to add a stanza to the poem. I also met with some small groups to make inferences in short pieces of writing.
Writing-We began a unit on personal narratives by learning what a personal narrative is and that it should be based on a personal memory you have. The students created a list of their memories and we will use these lists to come up with topics for our personal narratives.
Homework:
Writing-Most Writer's Notebooks were handed back today and I've enjoyed reading through them. I will hand back the rest tomorrow. The students noted three nights in their planners (with a WN) that they plan to write in their notebooks at home so they can make sure to get in three nights of writing a week.
Reading-We set a weekly reading goal today and they each need to make sure to read 100 minutes this week.
Science-Please bring in two rocks for class on Wednesday.
Have a good night!
Math: We took the Chapter 5 test and I will pass it back tomorrow. We will also start a chapter on data and graphing.
Word Study-We did an alphabetical word sort using our list of commonly misspelled words. Some students also re-took the grammar quiz and will get it back tomorrow.
Reading-As a class, we read a poem called "Tell Me" and made inferences about how the character was feeling. Tomorrow we will use inferences to add a stanza to the poem. I also met with some small groups to make inferences in short pieces of writing.
Writing-We began a unit on personal narratives by learning what a personal narrative is and that it should be based on a personal memory you have. The students created a list of their memories and we will use these lists to come up with topics for our personal narratives.
Homework:
Writing-Most Writer's Notebooks were handed back today and I've enjoyed reading through them. I will hand back the rest tomorrow. The students noted three nights in their planners (with a WN) that they plan to write in their notebooks at home so they can make sure to get in three nights of writing a week.
Reading-We set a weekly reading goal today and they each need to make sure to read 100 minutes this week.
Science-Please bring in two rocks for class on Wednesday.
Have a good night!
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