Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned about how to classify triangles based on the lengths of their sides and the types of angles. Students did very well classifying by the lengths of their sides, but need to be careful to check over their work when deciding how to classify using angles. They should use the corner of a piece of paper to check for right angles in the triangle.
Word Study-Groups 1-2 did a word search around the room while I met with Groups 3 and 4 for their sort.
Reading-Students met in their groups and discussed their summaries. They also decided on the ten most important words from their book so far and used those words to write a summary of the book so far.
Writing-We discussed different aspects of poetry and heard a poem called "Feeling Ill" where every line started with an -ing word and contained a phrase describing feeling ill. Students then did a quick write of phrases about feeling happy and then another one of their choice.
Homework:
Math-WS 18.2--all problems
Reading-Groups meet Monday--The assignment is to read the chapters, fill in the summary strip for each chapter, and complete the Rate the Reading sheet.
Writing-Writer's Notebook
Science-Quiz on Wednesday
**The EFG fundraiser starts this weekend. Make sure to check your child's folder for information.
**Also, there has been a lot of disruptive talking this week. Please talk with your child about talking only when it's appropriate so that we can get through the lessons and so that it does not disrupt others around them. Only two more weeks until spring break, but we have a lot of learning left to do!
Have a great weekend!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
February 24th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned different polygons and how to distinguish between regular and non-regular polygons.
Word Study-Groups 3-4 prepared their words for the sort while Groups 1-2 met with me to do their sort.
Reading-We read Bat Boy and His Violin to talk about some more elements of fiction.
Writing-Tara, Meghan, and Tate shared their biographies and then students had time to work on their choice pieces.
We also met with our first grade buddies today for a lesson concerning Dental Health Month.
Homework:
Math-WS 18.1-everything, except MR
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow--Students need to write a one paragraph summary on one of their assigned chapters and complete the blocks in their summary strip.
Have a good night!
Math-We learned different polygons and how to distinguish between regular and non-regular polygons.
Word Study-Groups 3-4 prepared their words for the sort while Groups 1-2 met with me to do their sort.
Reading-We read Bat Boy and His Violin to talk about some more elements of fiction.
Writing-Tara, Meghan, and Tate shared their biographies and then students had time to work on their choice pieces.
We also met with our first grade buddies today for a lesson concerning Dental Health Month.
Homework:
Math-WS 18.1-everything, except MR
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow--Students need to write a one paragraph summary on one of their assigned chapters and complete the blocks in their summary strip.
Have a good night!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 23rd
Here's what we did today:
Math-Students got into pairs and, using nets, constructed some 3D shapes. We are moving into a study of plane figures tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 3-4 got their words today. Group 3 is working on words with the suffixes of -ation, -cation, and -ition. Group 4 is working on Greek and Latin number roots such as mono and tri.
Reading-We had just a few minutes to meet in our reading groups because of spring pictures.
Writing-Students had a chance to read other's biographies. We voted on 3 and those students will share to the class tomorrow.
Homework:
Math-WS 30.2, all--Optional extra credit is due tomorrow. See yesterday's post for more information on this.
Science-Finish worksheet.
Read and Write!
Have a great night!
Math-Students got into pairs and, using nets, constructed some 3D shapes. We are moving into a study of plane figures tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 3-4 got their words today. Group 3 is working on words with the suffixes of -ation, -cation, and -ition. Group 4 is working on Greek and Latin number roots such as mono and tri.
Reading-We had just a few minutes to meet in our reading groups because of spring pictures.
Writing-Students had a chance to read other's biographies. We voted on 3 and those students will share to the class tomorrow.
Homework:
Math-WS 30.2, all--Optional extra credit is due tomorrow. See yesterday's post for more information on this.
Science-Finish worksheet.
Read and Write!
Have a great night!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February 22nd
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned about 3 dimensional shapes such as cubes, prisms and pyramids. We talked about what the edges, faces, and vertices were for each shape.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 got their new words today. Group 1 is working on words with the -el, -le, -il, -al endings. Group 2 is working on words that begin with either the hard or soft g and c sound.
Reading-Students took a short assessment on a non-fiction piece about school uniforms and we also went over the February Tungsten together.
Writing-We are all finished publishing! Tomorrow we are sharing our biographies.
We also went over the Math Tungsten this afternoon.
Homework:
Math-WS 30.1, all problems--There is an optional extra credit assignment (5 points on the next test) due Thursday. Using the 8 shapes on the re-teach side of tonight's homework, students need to find an object at home that has each shape, draw each object, and label each object with what shape it is.
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow. For their group assignment, students need to complete the Ranking worksheet (not the rating side, just the ranking side) and fill in a box of their long line of paper for each chapter they read with a summary or a drawing from the chapter. Read 100 minutes this week!
Writing-3 Writer's Notebook Entries
**Tomorrow is SPRING PICTURES! Students may bring a prop if they like.
Have a nice night!
Math-We learned about 3 dimensional shapes such as cubes, prisms and pyramids. We talked about what the edges, faces, and vertices were for each shape.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 got their new words today. Group 1 is working on words with the -el, -le, -il, -al endings. Group 2 is working on words that begin with either the hard or soft g and c sound.
Reading-Students took a short assessment on a non-fiction piece about school uniforms and we also went over the February Tungsten together.
Writing-We are all finished publishing! Tomorrow we are sharing our biographies.
We also went over the Math Tungsten this afternoon.
Homework:
Math-WS 30.1, all problems--There is an optional extra credit assignment (5 points on the next test) due Thursday. Using the 8 shapes on the re-teach side of tonight's homework, students need to find an object at home that has each shape, draw each object, and label each object with what shape it is.
Reading-Groups meet tomorrow. For their group assignment, students need to complete the Ranking worksheet (not the rating side, just the ranking side) and fill in a box of their long line of paper for each chapter they read with a summary or a drawing from the chapter. Read 100 minutes this week!
Writing-3 Writer's Notebook Entries
**Tomorrow is SPRING PICTURES! Students may bring a prop if they like.
Have a nice night!
Friday, February 18, 2011
February 18th
Here's what we did today:
Math-Students took the test on Area and Perimeter. I showed them their grades, but have to enter them into SIS so they will get these back on Tuesday.
Reading-Pairs looked at another picture book to pick out the 3 main points and then met with another pair who read the same book earlier and discussed what the main ideas were. These led to some great discussions about how to identify the important parts.
Writing-We continued typing biographies. Most students are finished and are working on their choice piece.
Homework:
Read and Write!
Remember, there is no school on Monday due to President's Day. Have a great 3 day weekend!
Math-Students took the test on Area and Perimeter. I showed them their grades, but have to enter them into SIS so they will get these back on Tuesday.
Reading-Pairs looked at another picture book to pick out the 3 main points and then met with another pair who read the same book earlier and discussed what the main ideas were. These led to some great discussions about how to identify the important parts.
Writing-We continued typing biographies. Most students are finished and are working on their choice piece.
Homework:
Read and Write!
Remember, there is no school on Monday due to President's Day. Have a great 3 day weekend!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
February 17th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed Area and Perimeter for the test tomorrow. Some students are confusing the two, although they know how to find each. Repeated practice of these concepts when studying tonight will be very helpful.
Reading-We talked about pulling out three important parts to a story. Students got into pairs and read a picture book together. They then wrote down the three most important things from the story. Tomorrow they will need to defend their choices.
Writing-Students are almost finished publishing!
Homework:
Math-Study for the test. Circumference will be extra credit.
Reading-New groups meet on Wednesday.
Have a nice night and please go outside for a bit!
Math-We reviewed Area and Perimeter for the test tomorrow. Some students are confusing the two, although they know how to find each. Repeated practice of these concepts when studying tonight will be very helpful.
Reading-We talked about pulling out three important parts to a story. Students got into pairs and read a picture book together. They then wrote down the three most important things from the story. Tomorrow they will need to defend their choices.
Writing-Students are almost finished publishing!
Homework:
Math-Study for the test. Circumference will be extra credit.
Reading-New groups meet on Wednesday.
Have a nice night and please go outside for a bit!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
February 16th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed area and perimeter in stations and will do the practice test tomorrow. Test is on Friday.
Word Study-Students took the grammar quiz.
Reading-We looked at an article in the TFK on Egypt and pulled out the main idea and details.
Writing-Students are finishing up their biographies and they are looking great!
Homework:
Math-WS 29.1-All
Read and Write!
Have a great night!
Math-We reviewed area and perimeter in stations and will do the practice test tomorrow. Test is on Friday.
Word Study-Students took the grammar quiz.
Reading-We looked at an article in the TFK on Egypt and pulled out the main idea and details.
Writing-Students are finishing up their biographies and they are looking great!
Homework:
Math-WS 29.1-All
Read and Write!
Have a great night!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
February 15th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned how objects can have the same perimeter, but different areas or vice versa. The test over area and perimeter will be on Friday.
Word Study-We went over combing and separating sentences. There will be a brief quiz on this tomorrow.
Reading-We read Stellaluna and talked about what the theme is. We agreed that "friendship" is the main theme of the book. We discussed how you can use the theme to help figure out what the main idea is of the book and then to write a summary from there.
Writing-The students did a great job typing their biographies today! We will be finished with these by Friday and I'm excited for them to share!
Students also worked hard on a MAP communication arts packet to end the day.
Homework:
Math-WS 29.3--all problems, except for the fraction ones
Word Study-Review for the quiz.
Reading-100 minutes!
Writing-I am collecting Writer's Notebooks this week. I've collected 6 today and will collect a few more each day to read through them. Make sure you write your three entries this week!
Science-WS due tomorrow
Have a great night!
Math-We learned how objects can have the same perimeter, but different areas or vice versa. The test over area and perimeter will be on Friday.
Word Study-We went over combing and separating sentences. There will be a brief quiz on this tomorrow.
Reading-We read Stellaluna and talked about what the theme is. We agreed that "friendship" is the main theme of the book. We discussed how you can use the theme to help figure out what the main idea is of the book and then to write a summary from there.
Writing-The students did a great job typing their biographies today! We will be finished with these by Friday and I'm excited for them to share!
Students also worked hard on a MAP communication arts packet to end the day.
Homework:
Math-WS 29.3--all problems, except for the fraction ones
Word Study-Review for the quiz.
Reading-100 minutes!
Writing-I am collecting Writer's Notebooks this week. I've collected 6 today and will collect a few more each day to read through them. Make sure you write your three entries this week!
Science-WS due tomorrow
Have a great night!
Monday, February 14, 2011
February 14th
I hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed the nice weather! Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned how to find area using grid paper and also when given the lengths of the sides of an object. Sometimes we have to divide an odd shape into squares and rectangles to find the area.
Word Study-We talked about when to combine sentences and when to separate them, using phrases.
Writing-Students continued typing their biographies.
We returned to Science today and will be going there every day (except for Tuesday) until Spring Break.
We also shared our Valentines today!
Homework:
Math: WS 29.1-all problems
Read and Write!
Have a great night!
Math-We learned how to find area using grid paper and also when given the lengths of the sides of an object. Sometimes we have to divide an odd shape into squares and rectangles to find the area.
Word Study-We talked about when to combine sentences and when to separate them, using phrases.
Writing-Students continued typing their biographies.
We returned to Science today and will be going there every day (except for Tuesday) until Spring Break.
We also shared our Valentines today!
Homework:
Math: WS 29.1-all problems
Read and Write!
Have a great night!
Friday, February 11, 2011
February 11th
Here's what we did today:
Math-We challenged ourselves with a perimeter activity where we had to end up with a shape with a certain perimeter and which used a certain number of squres. It was challenging, but I don't think anyone will forget what perimeter means! We also learned how to use formulas to find the perimeter of triangles, rectangles, and squares.
Reading-Students read their independent books and took notes on the characters. We had a great discussion about character!
Writing-We spent lots of time typing our biographies.
We also had Jump Rope for Heart and our Valentine's Day Party! Thanks to all the parents who helped out at these events! The kids had a great time!
Remember, we will exchange class valentines on Monday. The kids can bring in their own box or bag or decorate one on Monday (that I will be bringing in). Have a great weekend and make sure to get outside!
Math-We challenged ourselves with a perimeter activity where we had to end up with a shape with a certain perimeter and which used a certain number of squres. It was challenging, but I don't think anyone will forget what perimeter means! We also learned how to use formulas to find the perimeter of triangles, rectangles, and squares.
Reading-Students read their independent books and took notes on the characters. We had a great discussion about character!
Writing-We spent lots of time typing our biographies.
We also had Jump Rope for Heart and our Valentine's Day Party! Thanks to all the parents who helped out at these events! The kids had a great time!
Remember, we will exchange class valentines on Monday. The kids can bring in their own box or bag or decorate one on Monday (that I will be bringing in). Have a great weekend and make sure to get outside!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday, February 10th
Happy Thursday!! Here's what we did today:
Math: Students learned perimeter using geo boards and practiced finding perimeter in our classroom.
English: Students worked on their drafts using peer editing.
Reading: Students tested for word study groups and took the Tungston test for practice.
Social Studies: Students finished up their quilt blocks and watched a Missouri History video.
Homework
Math: WS 28.1 All
English: Edits due tommorow &Writers Notebook
Reading: Read
Tomorrow is our Valentine's Day Parties! They will be at 2. Jump Rope for Heart is tomorrow morning. Remember that we will be exchanging class valentines on Monday. Have a great night!
Math: Students learned perimeter using geo boards and practiced finding perimeter in our classroom.
English: Students worked on their drafts using peer editing.
Reading: Students tested for word study groups and took the Tungston test for practice.
Social Studies: Students finished up their quilt blocks and watched a Missouri History video.
Homework
Math: WS 28.1 All
English: Edits due tommorow &Writers Notebook
Reading: Read
Tomorrow is our Valentine's Day Parties! They will be at 2. Jump Rope for Heart is tomorrow morning. Remember that we will be exchanging class valentines on Monday. Have a great night!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
February 9th
Just a quick note since I have to get to my meeting for Early Release:
Homework:
Read and Write!
Edits are due Friday since we did not have time to work on it today.
Make sure to ask your child about freedom quilts and our class quilt. Thanks to all those who shared a quilt or blanket with the class!
Homework:
Read and Write!
Edits are due Friday since we did not have time to work on it today.
Make sure to ask your child about freedom quilts and our class quilt. Thanks to all those who shared a quilt or blanket with the class!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
February 8th
Here's what we did today:
Math-Students took the Chapte 16 test.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 finished up their contracts while Groups 3 and 4 took their test.
Reading-We re-read Chicken Sunday and discussed how the characters change throughout the story.
Writing-We began editing our essays.
We also spent some time in Health talking about how to protect our hearing.
Homework:
Math-Correct test.
Word Study-Groups 3/4 contract is due tomorrow.
Writing-Edits due Thursday.
Reminders:
Tomorrow is Wear Red Day for the American Heart Association. Bring your change!'
Please bring a quilt or blanket (if you are able) for a Black History Month activity.
Tomorrow is Early Release at 1:40.
Have a good night!
Math-Students took the Chapte 16 test.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 finished up their contracts while Groups 3 and 4 took their test.
Reading-We re-read Chicken Sunday and discussed how the characters change throughout the story.
Writing-We began editing our essays.
We also spent some time in Health talking about how to protect our hearing.
Homework:
Math-Correct test.
Word Study-Groups 3/4 contract is due tomorrow.
Writing-Edits due Thursday.
Reminders:
Tomorrow is Wear Red Day for the American Heart Association. Bring your change!'
Please bring a quilt or blanket (if you are able) for a Black History Month activity.
Tomorrow is Early Release at 1:40.
Have a good night!
Monday, February 7, 2011
February 7th
I hope everyone had a nice weekend!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 16 test which is tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 took their tests while Groups 3/4 did a buddy check.
Reading-We read Chicken Sunday and talked about how character can really change a story and how do we distinguish between main characters and minor characters. Groups also met in their literature circles. Many groups finished their book today and others will finish Thursday. We'll start new books next Monday.
Writing-We did group revising conferences and the students had a chance to get input from 3 of their classmates. We will begin editing tomorrow. All edits need to be completed by Thursday morning.
Social Studies-Students received their Chapter 5 tests and packet graded. They also spent time finishing up their trading post posters.
Homework:
Math-Study for the Chapter 16 test. Be familiar with the vocabular in the chapter!
Word Study-1/2--contracts due tomorrow 3/4--test tomorrow
Reading-Read 100 minutes this week!
Writing-Writer's Notebook and you may begin editing if you feel like you have a lot of corrections to make.
In other news:
Friday is Jump Rope for Heart and also our Valentine's Day Party! We will be giving out valentines on Monday, the 14th. I will provide bags for the kids to decorate or they may bring in a box from home. I will email a class list out this evening.
Don't forget about the Truman Family Trivia Night this Friday! Tables are available!
On Wednesday, which is an Early Release Day (1:40), we are asking students to bring in quilts for an activity related to the Black History Month Museum. This is optional, but we are interested in seeing many different types of quilts!
Wednesday we will also be wearing rode for the American Heart Association and JRFH. Donate money and wear red from head to toe on Wednesday!
Have a great night!
Here's what we did today:
Math-We reviewed for the Chapter 16 test which is tomorrow.
Word Study-Groups 1/2 took their tests while Groups 3/4 did a buddy check.
Reading-We read Chicken Sunday and talked about how character can really change a story and how do we distinguish between main characters and minor characters. Groups also met in their literature circles. Many groups finished their book today and others will finish Thursday. We'll start new books next Monday.
Writing-We did group revising conferences and the students had a chance to get input from 3 of their classmates. We will begin editing tomorrow. All edits need to be completed by Thursday morning.
Social Studies-Students received their Chapter 5 tests and packet graded. They also spent time finishing up their trading post posters.
Homework:
Math-Study for the Chapter 16 test. Be familiar with the vocabular in the chapter!
Word Study-1/2--contracts due tomorrow 3/4--test tomorrow
Reading-Read 100 minutes this week!
Writing-Writer's Notebook and you may begin editing if you feel like you have a lot of corrections to make.
In other news:
Friday is Jump Rope for Heart and also our Valentine's Day Party! We will be giving out valentines on Monday, the 14th. I will provide bags for the kids to decorate or they may bring in a box from home. I will email a class list out this evening.
Don't forget about the Truman Family Trivia Night this Friday! Tables are available!
On Wednesday, which is an Early Release Day (1:40), we are asking students to bring in quilts for an activity related to the Black History Month Museum. This is optional, but we are interested in seeing many different types of quilts!
Wednesday we will also be wearing rode for the American Heart Association and JRFH. Donate money and wear red from head to toe on Wednesday!
Have a great night!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Thursday 2/3
Welcome Back! I hope you all enjoyed your snow days :)
Math-We learned about patterns in color, number, shape, etc. and practiced making some and figuring others out.
Reading- We read the Princess and the Pizza to discuss elements of fiction.
Word Study- Groups 1/2 worked on their contract while groups 3/4 did their word search.
Social Studies-We reviewed for the test and visited the black history museum in the library.
Homework:
Reading: Groups meet Monday, Writer's notebook
Spelling: Groups 1/2 test Monday, groups 3/4 test Tuesday
Math: WS 16.4 odds
Social Studies: Packet (extra credit), Test Friday
Math-We learned about patterns in color, number, shape, etc. and practiced making some and figuring others out.
Reading- We read the Princess and the Pizza to discuss elements of fiction.
Word Study- Groups 1/2 worked on their contract while groups 3/4 did their word search.
Social Studies-We reviewed for the test and visited the black history museum in the library.
Homework:
Reading: Groups meet Monday, Writer's notebook
Spelling: Groups 1/2 test Monday, groups 3/4 test Tuesday
Math: WS 16.4 odds
Social Studies: Packet (extra credit), Test Friday
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Snow Days!
I hope everyone enjoyed their day off today and will do the same tomorrow. Just a couple things:
~ The Social Studies test will be pushed back until at least Friday. I would like to have a day to review with the kids before giving the test. If we are in school Thursday, the test will be Friday. If not, it will be next week.
~The same goes for the Chapter 16 Math test. It will not be the middle of next week.
Please let me know if you have questions about anything and stay safe and warm!
~ The Social Studies test will be pushed back until at least Friday. I would like to have a day to review with the kids before giving the test. If we are in school Thursday, the test will be Friday. If not, it will be next week.
~The same goes for the Chapter 16 Math test. It will not be the middle of next week.
Please let me know if you have questions about anything and stay safe and warm!
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