Sorry for the late post tonight! Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned about prime and composite numbers and talked about how divisibility and factors play into whether a number is prime or composite.
Word Study-I met with Groups 3 and 4 to do their word sort while Groups 1 and 2 did a room search for words that fit into their sorts.
Reading-We re-read Thunder Cake and focused on setting today. We discussed how in some fictional stories the setting is very important to the story and may change it completely, while in other stories the setting is not as important. In Thunder Cake the farm setting is very important and the story would be very different if it took place in a city.
Writing-We discussed what to look for when revising each paragraph and set some revision goals. We will spend the remainder of this week revising our essays.
We also got to watch the opening of the Truman Time Capsule. It was buried in 2000 and had some very interesting items inside such as old papers, buttons, and pictures!
Homework:
Math-WS 16.3, evens in the first 2 sections and all of the 3rd section and MR--I am planning on a Chapter 16 test on Friday, but that will change if there is a snow day. Check the blog for updates!
Reading-Groups meet on Thursday.
Social Studies-Chapter 5 test is on Thursday. Packet is also due Thursday. The students have the study guide (last page of the packet). I am planning to go over this on Wednesday and test on Thursday.
Have a great night and stay warm and safe!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
January 28th
Today we had Ability Awareness Day! It was a great experience for the kids as they got to hear from some very interesting speakers. We heard from a woman with cerebral palsy, a man who lost both of his legs and taught us some wheelchair games, and a woman who spoke about some learning disabilities. Here are some pictures from the day.
We also did:
Writing-We worked on our research papers and choice pieces. Next week we will focus on revising.
Social Studies-Students continued making their advertisements for their trading posts.
Homework:
Read and Write!
Have a great weekend!
Writing-We worked on our research papers and choice pieces. Next week we will focus on revising.
Social Studies-Students continued making their advertisements for their trading posts.
Homework:
Read and Write!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
January 27th
Hi! Im Ms. Bergin and I will be interning in Mrs. Davis' classroom on Thursday's this semester. I am a student at the University of St. Louis and will be graduating in the fall. I look forward to working with your children!
Math-Today we reviewed factors and products using the rainbow method (connect the factors and stop when the numbers meet or there are no more factors.
HW: 16.2
Word Study- Students grouped words by verb consenant consenant, words ending in -ing and verb consenant "e".
Writer's Workshop-Students focused on parts of a conclusion for biography drafts.
Social Studies-We reviewed the Missouri Compromise and discussed posts. Students created their own advertisements with a partner for their very own post located along the Oregon Trail.
Math-Today we reviewed factors and products using the rainbow method (connect the factors and stop when the numbers meet or there are no more factors.
HW: 16.2
Word Study- Students grouped words by verb consenant consenant, words ending in -ing and verb consenant "e".
Writer's Workshop-Students focused on parts of a conclusion for biography drafts.
Social Studies-We reviewed the Missouri Compromise and discussed posts. Students created their own advertisements with a partner for their very own post located along the Oregon Trail.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
January 26th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We talked about divisibility and learned for rules finding if a number is divisible by 2, 3, 5, 9, and/or 10. If you have a dice at home, here's a great game to play with your child to review these concepts:
One player rolls the dice 3 times in a row and records each number, creating a 3 digit number. Then find if the number is divisble by 2, 3, 5, 9 and/or 10. Here's an example: If I roll a 4, a 7, and a 2, my number is 472. It is divisible by 2 because it is even. It is not divisible by 3 or 9 because when I add 4, 7, and 2 I get 13 and 13 is not divisible by 3 or 9. It is also not divisible by 5 or10 because 472 does not end with a 0 or 5.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 prepared their words for the sort while Groups 3 and 4 met with me to get their new words.
Reading-We listed what we know about fiction and read a book called Thunder Cake to discuss what elements of fiction we noticed like setting, character and plot.
Writing-Students continued working on their drafts and we talked about what a good introduction paragraph would look like. Drafts are due Friday. They do not need to be revised or edited. We will focus on the closing paragraph tomorrow.
Social Studies-We finished up the Little House on the Prairie pioneer video and read a book together about a family's journey from Illinois to Sacramento, California. Tomorrow we will learn more about the specific routes the pioneers took to head west.
Homework:
Math-WS 16.1, odds and all of MR
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow.
Writing-Writer's Notebook
**I will be out tomorrow morning for a technology training, but will be here in the afternoon.
**We are also welcoming a student teacher tomorrow who will be with us the next few months on Thursdays.
Have a great night!
Math-We talked about divisibility and learned for rules finding if a number is divisible by 2, 3, 5, 9, and/or 10. If you have a dice at home, here's a great game to play with your child to review these concepts:
One player rolls the dice 3 times in a row and records each number, creating a 3 digit number. Then find if the number is divisble by 2, 3, 5, 9 and/or 10. Here's an example: If I roll a 4, a 7, and a 2, my number is 472. It is divisible by 2 because it is even. It is not divisible by 3 or 9 because when I add 4, 7, and 2 I get 13 and 13 is not divisible by 3 or 9. It is also not divisible by 5 or10 because 472 does not end with a 0 or 5.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 prepared their words for the sort while Groups 3 and 4 met with me to get their new words.
Reading-We listed what we know about fiction and read a book called Thunder Cake to discuss what elements of fiction we noticed like setting, character and plot.
Writing-Students continued working on their drafts and we talked about what a good introduction paragraph would look like. Drafts are due Friday. They do not need to be revised or edited. We will focus on the closing paragraph tomorrow.
Social Studies-We finished up the Little House on the Prairie pioneer video and read a book together about a family's journey from Illinois to Sacramento, California. Tomorrow we will learn more about the specific routes the pioneers took to head west.
Homework:
Math-WS 16.1, odds and all of MR
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow.
Writing-Writer's Notebook
**I will be out tomorrow morning for a technology training, but will be here in the afternoon.
**We are also welcoming a student teacher tomorrow who will be with us the next few months on Thursdays.
Have a great night!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
January 25th
Here's what we did today:
Math-Students worked very hard on the Chapter 14 Math test! Those not in Leap got their tests back today.
Reading-Students took a short assessment on Fact/Opinion and will get it back tomorrow. Tomorrow we are beginning a study of fiction and will be reading Thunder Cake.
Writing-We talked about how to make good transitions within each paragraph by combining sentences, grouping similar topics together and using transition words. Students worked on drafting and on revising for fluency.
Students also worked on a MAP-like Reading activity to practice using RAP and we went over part of this month's Math Tungsten.
Homework:
Math-Correct test and get signed if needed. I will only accept corrected tests tomorrow. If students do not make corrections tonight, I will not assign points back. I told them to treat this like a homework assignment. Most students did very well on the test!
Reading-Groups meet Thursday.
*Tomorrow is Be There Day! Please do not miss school except in case of illness or unavoidable conflicts. Also, parent drop offs, please know that students should be in their seats in the classroom by 8:45 so they need to arrive at school before that time.
Have a great night!
Math-Students worked very hard on the Chapter 14 Math test! Those not in Leap got their tests back today.
Reading-Students took a short assessment on Fact/Opinion and will get it back tomorrow. Tomorrow we are beginning a study of fiction and will be reading Thunder Cake.
Writing-We talked about how to make good transitions within each paragraph by combining sentences, grouping similar topics together and using transition words. Students worked on drafting and on revising for fluency.
Students also worked on a MAP-like Reading activity to practice using RAP and we went over part of this month's Math Tungsten.
Homework:
Math-Correct test and get signed if needed. I will only accept corrected tests tomorrow. If students do not make corrections tonight, I will not assign points back. I told them to treat this like a homework assignment. Most students did very well on the test!
Reading-Groups meet Thursday.
*Tomorrow is Be There Day! Please do not miss school except in case of illness or unavoidable conflicts. Also, parent drop offs, please know that students should be in their seats in the classroom by 8:45 so they need to arrive at school before that time.
Have a great night!
Monday, January 24, 2011
January 24th
I hope everyone had a nice weekend!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 14 test which is tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 got their words today.
Reading-We went over January's Tungsten and students met in their groups.
Writing-Students began drafting their essays on a famous person. We are focusing on just the "fact" paragraphs, not the introduction and conclusion.
Social Studies-We continued watching the Pioneer Video and saw how the pioneers and native americans did not always get along.
Homework:
Math-Study for Chapte 14 test.
Reading-Read 100 minutes. Groups meet Thursday.
Writing-3 Writer's Notebook entries.
*Tomorrow is Group Picture Day. If students are in after school activities, group yearbook shots will be taken tomorrow. Students may bring clothing (Boy Scout shirts, etc.) for the pictures.
*Tomorrow is also the last dayf for the Time for Kids fundraiser.
Have a great night!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 14 test which is tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 got their words today.
Reading-We went over January's Tungsten and students met in their groups.
Writing-Students began drafting their essays on a famous person. We are focusing on just the "fact" paragraphs, not the introduction and conclusion.
Social Studies-We continued watching the Pioneer Video and saw how the pioneers and native americans did not always get along.
Homework:
Math-Study for Chapte 14 test.
Reading-Read 100 minutes. Groups meet Thursday.
Writing-3 Writer's Notebook entries.
*Tomorrow is Group Picture Day. If students are in after school activities, group yearbook shots will be taken tomorrow. Students may bring clothing (Boy Scout shirts, etc.) for the pictures.
*Tomorrow is also the last dayf for the Time for Kids fundraiser.
Have a great night!
Friday, January 21, 2011
January 21st
Happy Friday! Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned how to interpret the reminder when solving word problems that require division. Should you drop the remainder, add one to the quotient or is the remainder your answer? We discussed key words to look for when solving these types of problems, but common sense can usually provide the right answer for what to do with the remainder!
Word Study-We went over the grammar quiz from Wednesday. Most students did excellent, but some are a little confused on subjects and predicates.
Reading-Students met in groups. We also had some more practice with fact and opinion.
Writing-We continued working on our research papers. There were a few students who did not have their star papers completed, although they were due today. Most students have begun their rough draft. We will continue drafting next week.
We also went to the Truman Spelling Bee this afternoon! Congratulations to 5th grader Andrew for winning!
Homework:
Math-WS 14.6, all problems--I also gave students an extra study sheet and the practice test with instructions only to do these sheets if we are off for snow on Monday. We will have the test Tuesday even if we are off Monday. The worksheet (14.5) is optional, but the practice test is required. If we are not off, they are to leave the sheets in their folder and we will do them on Monday at school.
Reading-Groups meet Monday.
Writing-Writer's Notebook. Also, a few students need to complete their star papers.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
The TFK booklets with 7 addresses can still be handed in up till Tuesday!
Math-We learned how to interpret the reminder when solving word problems that require division. Should you drop the remainder, add one to the quotient or is the remainder your answer? We discussed key words to look for when solving these types of problems, but common sense can usually provide the right answer for what to do with the remainder!
Word Study-We went over the grammar quiz from Wednesday. Most students did excellent, but some are a little confused on subjects and predicates.
Reading-Students met in groups. We also had some more practice with fact and opinion.
Writing-We continued working on our research papers. There were a few students who did not have their star papers completed, although they were due today. Most students have begun their rough draft. We will continue drafting next week.
We also went to the Truman Spelling Bee this afternoon! Congratulations to 5th grader Andrew for winning!
Homework:
Math-WS 14.6, all problems--I also gave students an extra study sheet and the practice test with instructions only to do these sheets if we are off for snow on Monday. We will have the test Tuesday even if we are off Monday. The worksheet (14.5) is optional, but the practice test is required. If we are not off, they are to leave the sheets in their folder and we will do them on Monday at school.
Reading-Groups meet Monday.
Writing-Writer's Notebook. Also, a few students need to complete their star papers.
Have a great weekend and stay warm!
The TFK booklets with 7 addresses can still be handed in up till Tuesday!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
January 19th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We went over some long division problems involving zeros in the quotient. Some students are having trouble remembering to put a zero in the quotient when one is needed, but we talked about thinking if the answer makes sense by estimating. Forgetting a zero usually causes the answer to be very far from the real answer!
Word Study-Students took the Grammar Quiz. I will return these tomorrow.
Reading-Students met in their reading groups and then shared out with the class a little about their group book. Groups meet again on Friday.
Writing-We continued with our research today. Many students are finishing up their sorted paragraphs and are working on the star paper. They are doing a great job!
Social Studies-Mrs. Bushman's class joined us for a showing of Little House on the Prairie to coincide with our study of westward expansion. We'll continue the video later this week. It is also on PBS quite often!
Homework:
Math-WS 14.4-all problems (Students had time to begin in class.)
Reading-Groups meet Friday.
Writing-Research needs to be completed by Friday. We will begin drafting on Monday.
Please remember to participate in the TFK activity. Just fill in some addresses and you'll help Lindbergh get free TFK's for next year!
Math-We went over some long division problems involving zeros in the quotient. Some students are having trouble remembering to put a zero in the quotient when one is needed, but we talked about thinking if the answer makes sense by estimating. Forgetting a zero usually causes the answer to be very far from the real answer!
Word Study-Students took the Grammar Quiz. I will return these tomorrow.
Reading-Students met in their reading groups and then shared out with the class a little about their group book. Groups meet again on Friday.
Writing-We continued with our research today. Many students are finishing up their sorted paragraphs and are working on the star paper. They are doing a great job!
Social Studies-Mrs. Bushman's class joined us for a showing of Little House on the Prairie to coincide with our study of westward expansion. We'll continue the video later this week. It is also on PBS quite often!
Homework:
Math-WS 14.4-all problems (Students had time to begin in class.)
Reading-Groups meet Friday.
Writing-Research needs to be completed by Friday. We will begin drafting on Monday.
Please remember to participate in the TFK activity. Just fill in some addresses and you'll help Lindbergh get free TFK's for next year!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
January 18th
I hope everyone had a nice three day weekend! Here's what we did today:
Math-We moved forward in long division by having 3 digit dividends. There are no new rules to follow; just go through the DMSCB process again!
Word Study-We continued learning about subjects, predicates and subject-verb agreement. There will be a quiz on this tomorrow. The format will be just like the examples in the workbook. Page 32 is a good page to study from.
Reading-We talked more about facts and opinions and learned some key words to look for when distinguishing between the two.
Writing-We continued researching and organizing our information. By the end of Writing on Friday, all students should have organized each paragraph into Need to Know, Nice to Know and Interesting Facts and filled in their star paper.
Homework:
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow.
Word Study-Study for quiz.
Writing-Writer's Notebook and organize your research if you need to.
Math-WS 14.3, evens and MR
Have a great night!
Math-We moved forward in long division by having 3 digit dividends. There are no new rules to follow; just go through the DMSCB process again!
Word Study-We continued learning about subjects, predicates and subject-verb agreement. There will be a quiz on this tomorrow. The format will be just like the examples in the workbook. Page 32 is a good page to study from.
Reading-We talked more about facts and opinions and learned some key words to look for when distinguishing between the two.
Writing-We continued researching and organizing our information. By the end of Writing on Friday, all students should have organized each paragraph into Need to Know, Nice to Know and Interesting Facts and filled in their star paper.
Homework:
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow.
Word Study-Study for quiz.
Writing-Writer's Notebook and organize your research if you need to.
Math-WS 14.3, evens and MR
Have a great night!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
January 13th
Here's what we did today:
Math-Students took the January Math Tungesten.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 finished up their contracts while Groups 3 and 4 took their test.
Reading-Students met in their Reading groups and finished up the Reading Tungsten.
Writing-We talked about how to decide what paragraphs to include in our research papers and also spent time learning how to paraphrase information from books and articles. We also went down to the library and Mrs. Graef showed us some great search engines and online encyclopedias to use to get more information.
Social Studies-We began Chapter 5 today and discussed the pioneers who headed west.
Homework:
Reading-Groups will meet again on Wednesdsay. Read 100 minutes.
Word Study-Groups 3/4 Contract is due tomorrow.
Social Studies-Complete the Day in the Life of a Settler entry. Fill up the whole sheet and please check for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Have a great night!
Math-Students took the January Math Tungesten.
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 finished up their contracts while Groups 3 and 4 took their test.
Reading-Students met in their Reading groups and finished up the Reading Tungsten.
Writing-We talked about how to decide what paragraphs to include in our research papers and also spent time learning how to paraphrase information from books and articles. We also went down to the library and Mrs. Graef showed us some great search engines and online encyclopedias to use to get more information.
Social Studies-We began Chapter 5 today and discussed the pioneers who headed west.
Homework:
Reading-Groups will meet again on Wednesdsay. Read 100 minutes.
Word Study-Groups 3/4 Contract is due tomorrow.
Social Studies-Complete the Day in the Life of a Settler entry. Fill up the whole sheet and please check for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Have a great night!
Monday, January 10, 2011
January 10th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 13 test. It will be tomorrow or Wednesday if there is a Snow Day.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 did a buddy check and Groups 3/4 worked on their contract. If there is a Snow Day, Groups 1/2 will test Wednesday and Groups 3/4 will test Thursday.
Reading-Students met in their literature circles and also began January's Reading Tungsten.
Writing-We looked at some "bad" websites that are not reliable such as Wikipedia and a phony website about the endangered tree octopus. Students then found a good, reliable website on their famous person and printed out the information.
Social Studies-I gave a Chapter 4 study guide to the class and they had some time to work on it. Then we reviewed as a class for the test on Wednesday.
Homework:
Math-Study Chapter 13.
Word Study-Study your word lists for your test.
Reading-Groups meet Thursday.
Writing-Continue learning about your famous person.
Wednesday is Decade's Day! Dress as a person from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 00s and donate money for tornado relief.
Have a good night and stay warm!
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 13 test. It will be tomorrow or Wednesday if there is a Snow Day.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 did a buddy check and Groups 3/4 worked on their contract. If there is a Snow Day, Groups 1/2 will test Wednesday and Groups 3/4 will test Thursday.
Reading-Students met in their literature circles and also began January's Reading Tungsten.
Writing-We looked at some "bad" websites that are not reliable such as Wikipedia and a phony website about the endangered tree octopus. Students then found a good, reliable website on their famous person and printed out the information.
Social Studies-I gave a Chapter 4 study guide to the class and they had some time to work on it. Then we reviewed as a class for the test on Wednesday.
Homework:
Math-Study Chapter 13.
Word Study-Study your word lists for your test.
Reading-Groups meet Thursday.
Writing-Continue learning about your famous person.
Wednesday is Decade's Day! Dress as a person from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 00s and donate money for tornado relief.
Have a good night and stay warm!
Friday, January 7, 2011
January 7th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned how to divide mentally when there is a basic fact such as in 180/3=60. Test is Tuesday.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 searched for words around the room while I met with Groups 1 and 2 to go over the words they found. All groups had time to work on their contracts as well.
Reading-Students worked on a cold read to practice using RAP and to practice looking back in the text as well.
Writing-We finished sharing our persuasive letters. Students also did research in their biography books and wrote down some interesting facts.
Social Studies-We discussed how circle and line graphs can be used to show historical information and also learned more about Lewis and Clark's journey.
Homework:
Math-WS 13.6, all problems
Word Study-Groups 1/2--Test TUESDAY, Groups 3/4--Test WEDNESDAY
Reading-Groups meet Monday.
Writing-Writer's Notebook
**Report Cards were sent home today. Please look them over with your child and sign the back page. Just return the signed portion of the back page. Thank you!
Have a great weekend!
Math-We learned how to divide mentally when there is a basic fact such as in 180/3=60. Test is Tuesday.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 searched for words around the room while I met with Groups 1 and 2 to go over the words they found. All groups had time to work on their contracts as well.
Reading-Students worked on a cold read to practice using RAP and to practice looking back in the text as well.
Writing-We finished sharing our persuasive letters. Students also did research in their biography books and wrote down some interesting facts.
Social Studies-We discussed how circle and line graphs can be used to show historical information and also learned more about Lewis and Clark's journey.
Homework:
Math-WS 13.6, all problems
Word Study-Groups 1/2--Test TUESDAY, Groups 3/4--Test WEDNESDAY
Reading-Groups meet Monday.
Writing-Writer's Notebook
**Report Cards were sent home today. Please look them over with your child and sign the back page. Just return the signed portion of the back page. Thank you!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Thursday, January 6th
Here's what we were busy with today:
Math-We did some problems where we had to think of an answer that would make sense, try it out and if it didn't work, try another possibility! We call this "Predict and Test". Tonight's problems are a little difficult, but the strategy to use is just to try different possibilities until you find the one that works. Chapter 13 Math test will be Tuesday.
Word Study-There is a new day in our word study rotation. Following the sort from the previous day, students will go on a search around the classroom to find words that follow their pattern and add them to the sort. Groups 1 and 2 completed this activity today and Groups 3 and 4 met with me to do their sort.
Reading-We took a look on an article about school uniforms and discussed the text structure. Students then met in their literature circles and did a great job! Groups meet again on Monday.
Writing-We visited the library today for a lesson on Ben Franklin and also shared some of our persuasive letters so they can be sent out.
Social Studies-Today we watched a Time Warp Trio video showing Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery. We learned about Sacajawea in the video and also spent some time researching Lewis and Clark on the internet.
Homework:
Math-WS 13.5, all problems
Social Studies-Chapter 4 test will be next Wednesday. The packet is due that day as well.
Read and Write!
Have a great night!
Math-We did some problems where we had to think of an answer that would make sense, try it out and if it didn't work, try another possibility! We call this "Predict and Test". Tonight's problems are a little difficult, but the strategy to use is just to try different possibilities until you find the one that works. Chapter 13 Math test will be Tuesday.
Word Study-There is a new day in our word study rotation. Following the sort from the previous day, students will go on a search around the classroom to find words that follow their pattern and add them to the sort. Groups 1 and 2 completed this activity today and Groups 3 and 4 met with me to do their sort.
Reading-We took a look on an article about school uniforms and discussed the text structure. Students then met in their literature circles and did a great job! Groups meet again on Monday.
Writing-We visited the library today for a lesson on Ben Franklin and also shared some of our persuasive letters so they can be sent out.
Social Studies-Today we watched a Time Warp Trio video showing Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery. We learned about Sacajawea in the video and also spent some time researching Lewis and Clark on the internet.
Homework:
Math-WS 13.5, all problems
Social Studies-Chapter 4 test will be next Wednesday. The packet is due that day as well.
Read and Write!
Have a great night!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
January 5th
Here's what we did today:
Math-I met with most students in small groups and it seems that many have a good understanding of long division. We'll keep at it tomorrow!
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 sorted their words with me while Groups 3 and 4 prepared their words for tomorrow's sort.
Reading-We took another look at the article on video games and studied the way it was organized. We talked about whether that was the best way to organize the article.
Writing-Students chose their famous person and spent time listing some specific questions they would ask their person.
Social Studies-We learned about Thomas Jefferson, the Louisiana Purchase and the Corps of Discovery! We'll continue with westward expansion tomorrow.
Homework:
Math-WS 13.3--all, WS 13.4 #2-5 and MR
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow.
Writing-All students need a book on their famous person by Friday. They were told that if there is not one in the school, they can check their local library or choose a different person.
Have a good night!
Math-I met with most students in small groups and it seems that many have a good understanding of long division. We'll keep at it tomorrow!
Word Study-Groups 1 and 2 sorted their words with me while Groups 3 and 4 prepared their words for tomorrow's sort.
Reading-We took another look at the article on video games and studied the way it was organized. We talked about whether that was the best way to organize the article.
Writing-Students chose their famous person and spent time listing some specific questions they would ask their person.
Social Studies-We learned about Thomas Jefferson, the Louisiana Purchase and the Corps of Discovery! We'll continue with westward expansion tomorrow.
Homework:
Math-WS 13.3--all, WS 13.4 #2-5 and MR
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow.
Writing-All students need a book on their famous person by Friday. They were told that if there is not one in the school, they can check their local library or choose a different person.
Have a good night!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
January 4th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned about the bring down step in long division problems. There is homework practice on this tonight. Tomorrow we will have division stations and I will be able to work with the students in small groups to see where they all stand with division.
Reading-We looked at an article about the pros and cons of video games and will be using that article to study some ways that authors organize expository text.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 got their words today while Groups 1 and 2 prepared their words for the sort.
Writing-We read a biography about Harriet Tubman and then thought of some questions we would ask some famous people. This will help students to narrow down their research later on. Tomorrow students will choose the person they would like to research.
Health-We watched a video about the food groups and answered some questions to review some of the information in the video. Ask your child which food groups they should eat most of their daily food from!
Homework:
Math-WS 13.2, odds and all of the MR--Use the grid paper to help.
Read and Write tonight!
Have a great night!
Math-We learned about the bring down step in long division problems. There is homework practice on this tonight. Tomorrow we will have division stations and I will be able to work with the students in small groups to see where they all stand with division.
Reading-We looked at an article about the pros and cons of video games and will be using that article to study some ways that authors organize expository text.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 got their words today while Groups 1 and 2 prepared their words for the sort.
Writing-We read a biography about Harriet Tubman and then thought of some questions we would ask some famous people. This will help students to narrow down their research later on. Tomorrow students will choose the person they would like to research.
Health-We watched a video about the food groups and answered some questions to review some of the information in the video. Ask your child which food groups they should eat most of their daily food from!
Homework:
Math-WS 13.2, odds and all of the MR--Use the grid paper to help.
Read and Write tonight!
Have a great night!
Monday, January 3, 2011
January 3rd
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a nice, relaxing holiday!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We began . . . Long Division! I taught the students to remember "Does McDonald's Sell Cheeseburgers?" or "Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Compare, Bring Down". We are starting with problems such as 29/5 where there will be a remainder. If your child is having trouble with the homework tonight, don't worry, we will be working on this for awhile.
Reading-We began new Reading groups today. All Reading groups will meet every Monday and Thursday.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 to give them their new words today. Group 1 is working on homophones with the long a sound and Group 2 is working on the long a sound in the accented syllable.
Writing-After grading the persuasive letters over break, I saw numerous editing mistakes so the students spent some time re-editing to prepare the letters to be sent out. We also discussed some different information you would find in a biography in preparation for our next writing assignment, a report on a famous person.
Social Studies-We began Chapter 4 and learned about some of the first French explorers in our area like Marquette and De La Salle. We also learned about the Northewest Passage and some of the first trading posts in Missouri.
Homework:
Math-Complete the 6 division problems on the grid paper.
Writing-Writer's Notebook and finish editing letter if you need to
Read-Read 100 minutes this week.
Have a great night!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We began . . . Long Division! I taught the students to remember "Does McDonald's Sell Cheeseburgers?" or "Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Compare, Bring Down". We are starting with problems such as 29/5 where there will be a remainder. If your child is having trouble with the homework tonight, don't worry, we will be working on this for awhile.
Reading-We began new Reading groups today. All Reading groups will meet every Monday and Thursday.
Word Study-I met with Groups 1 and 2 to give them their new words today. Group 1 is working on homophones with the long a sound and Group 2 is working on the long a sound in the accented syllable.
Writing-After grading the persuasive letters over break, I saw numerous editing mistakes so the students spent some time re-editing to prepare the letters to be sent out. We also discussed some different information you would find in a biography in preparation for our next writing assignment, a report on a famous person.
Social Studies-We began Chapter 4 and learned about some of the first French explorers in our area like Marquette and De La Salle. We also learned about the Northewest Passage and some of the first trading posts in Missouri.
Homework:
Math-Complete the 6 division problems on the grid paper.
Writing-Writer's Notebook and finish editing letter if you need to
Read-Read 100 minutes this week.
Have a great night!
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