This morning the students completed the Friday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, clarify. Then, the students got to choose which academic skill they wished to practice since it is Free Choice Friday. After watching the announcements, we switched for math.
We began math with an algebraic warm up and then reviewed the homework from last night. After that, we decided, by a class vote, to do some whole group math.
First, we watched a Khan Academy lesson about multiplying by a power of 10 and practiced solving a few problems. Next, we watched another Khan Academy lesson about dividing by a power of 10 and practiced solving a few problems.
Then, the children enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
When the students returned to math, we played Kahoot to practice multiplying and dividing by powers of 10.
After math, we began our literacy block by reviewing our vaocbulary word of the week, clarify and our weekly puzzles. Then, we voted on the front cover illustration for our STudent Treasures class book.
After that, we read and discussed the Lost Colony of Roanoke, paying special attention to the struggles of the settlers and the theories of what happened to the settlement.
Then, the students worked independently, while I worked on coordinating the Student Treasures book and getting it ready to be mailed out this afternoon.
First, the children completed the Friday section of the reading skills page. Then, they completed their illustration and text for the class book. After that, they worked on flap pages for the Lost Colony of Roanoke.
We ended the day with a class meeting. We began by sharing what we hope to do over Spring Break. Then, we exchanged thank yous and compliments. Finally, we watched a Class Dojo lesson about the magic of making mistakes.
Friday, March 23, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Thrilling Thursday - Delayed Start
This morning the students worked on completing the Wednesday and Thursday sections of the voacbulary sheet for our word of the week, clarify. Then, they attempted to solve this week's puzzles. Aftwr the announcements we switched for a very short math block.
Math began with a place value warm up involving decimals. After that, we reviewed the homework from Tuesday night. Then, we reviewed writing powers of ten in standard, expanded, and exponent form, using the patterns of zeroes we discovered during Tuesday's lesson.
There is math homework posted in GC.
After our very short math class, the children ate lunch.
When they returned to homeroom, we began our literacy block. Today, we focused on finishing our fiction stories, making revisions, based on my feedback, and creating an illustration for our class book.
We did take a break for music and to eat snack.
One more day to finish our book...we can do this!
Math began with a place value warm up involving decimals. After that, we reviewed the homework from Tuesday night. Then, we reviewed writing powers of ten in standard, expanded, and exponent form, using the patterns of zeroes we discovered during Tuesday's lesson.
There is math homework posted in GC.
After our very short math class, the children ate lunch.
When they returned to homeroom, we began our literacy block. Today, we focused on finishing our fiction stories, making revisions, based on my feedback, and creating an illustration for our class book.
We did take a break for music and to eat snack.
One more day to finish our book...we can do this!
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Terrific Tuesday
This morning the students completed the Tuesday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, clarify. Then, they practiced their keyboarding skills using Typing Club. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a warm up involving decimals and place value. After that, we reviewed the homework from last night. Then, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we used our understanding of place value to explain patterns in the number of zeroes of the product when multiplying whole numbers by poowers of ten. During math with a partner, the students played a Tic Tac Toe board game to practice identifying the valiue of an expression. Finally, during the technology rotation, the students completed a session of Xtra Math. Then, they watched two Learn Zillion lessons about using powers of ten.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block. First, we finished reading Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Next, the chidlren worked independently, on the following tasks, while I met with guided reading groups.
First, the children compelted the Tuesday section of the reading skills page which focused on sorting character traits and feelings. After that, they read two accounts of the same event and identified each as either first or second hand accounts. They also compared and constrasted the two texts. Next, the children published their fiction story and worked on an accompanying illustration for our Student Treasures book. Finally, they read about the lost colony of Roanoke and began a Flocabulary assignment about the early settlements.
Green: First, we reviewed the reading skills task of sorting character traits and feelings. After that, we reviewed first- and second- hand accounts of the same event. We also compared and contrasted the two texts.
Pink: First, we reviewed the reading skills task of sorting character traits and feelings. After that, we reviewed first- and second- hand accounts of the same event. We also compared and contrasted the two texts.
Blue: First, we reviewed the reading skills task of sorting character traits and feelings. After that, we reviewed first- and second- hand accounts of the same event. We also compared and contrasted the two texts.
The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.
Math began with a warm up involving decimals and place value. After that, we reviewed the homework from last night. Then, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we used our understanding of place value to explain patterns in the number of zeroes of the product when multiplying whole numbers by poowers of ten. During math with a partner, the students played a Tic Tac Toe board game to practice identifying the valiue of an expression. Finally, during the technology rotation, the students completed a session of Xtra Math. Then, they watched two Learn Zillion lessons about using powers of ten.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block. First, we finished reading Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Next, the chidlren worked independently, on the following tasks, while I met with guided reading groups.
First, the children compelted the Tuesday section of the reading skills page which focused on sorting character traits and feelings. After that, they read two accounts of the same event and identified each as either first or second hand accounts. They also compared and constrasted the two texts. Next, the children published their fiction story and worked on an accompanying illustration for our Student Treasures book. Finally, they read about the lost colony of Roanoke and began a Flocabulary assignment about the early settlements.
Green: First, we reviewed the reading skills task of sorting character traits and feelings. After that, we reviewed first- and second- hand accounts of the same event. We also compared and contrasted the two texts.
Pink: First, we reviewed the reading skills task of sorting character traits and feelings. After that, we reviewed first- and second- hand accounts of the same event. We also compared and contrasted the two texts.
Blue: First, we reviewed the reading skills task of sorting character traits and feelings. After that, we reviewed first- and second- hand accounts of the same event. We also compared and contrasted the two texts.
The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.
Monday, March 19, 2018
Magnificent Monday
This morning the students commented about their weekend on our morning message and then compelted the Monday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our new word of the week, clarify. After the annoucnements, we switched for math.
Math began with a warm up that reveiwed calculating the volume of a solid and writing a numerical expression to represent a statement. This helped the students prepare for the formative. Next the children took the week 7 formative covering calculating the volume of a solid and numeriocal expressions.
After that, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
After recess, we reviewed the correct answers to the formative and I returned the graded papers. FInally, we played a quick game of Kahoot practicing identifying the solution to numerical expressions.
After math we began our literacy block. First, we spent some time reviewing the expectations and requirements for the STudent Treasures book (fiction story and illustration). After that, we continued reading chapters 43-45 of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Next, the students went to PE.
After PE, they ate snack and we reviewed the independent work tasks for this afternoon.
First, the students completed the Monday portion of their new reading skills paper. After that, they reviewed the slides in GC - Reading about first- and second- hand accounts of an event. Next, they worked on their final version of the fiction story and illustration for the Student Treasures book. Finally, those who had time, read about the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the theories of what mayu have happened.
As they worked, I met with a writing group and the 3 reading groups.
Green: First we reviewed the Monday section of the reading skills page, identifying the main idea and two supporting details. Then, we used the slides in GC - Reading to understand the similarties and differences between first- and second-hand accounts of an event.
Pink: First we reviewed the Monday section of the reading skills page, identifying the main idea and two supporting details. Then, we used the slides in GC - Reading to understand the similarties and differences between first- and second-hand accounts of an event.
Blue: First we reviewed the Monday section of the reading skills page, identifying the main idea and two supporting details. Then, we used the slides in GC - Reading to understand the similarties and differences between first- and second-hand accounts of an event.
Math began with a warm up that reveiwed calculating the volume of a solid and writing a numerical expression to represent a statement. This helped the students prepare for the formative. Next the children took the week 7 formative covering calculating the volume of a solid and numeriocal expressions.
After that, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
After recess, we reviewed the correct answers to the formative and I returned the graded papers. FInally, we played a quick game of Kahoot practicing identifying the solution to numerical expressions.
After math we began our literacy block. First, we spent some time reviewing the expectations and requirements for the STudent Treasures book (fiction story and illustration). After that, we continued reading chapters 43-45 of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Next, the students went to PE.
After PE, they ate snack and we reviewed the independent work tasks for this afternoon.
First, the students completed the Monday portion of their new reading skills paper. After that, they reviewed the slides in GC - Reading about first- and second- hand accounts of an event. Next, they worked on their final version of the fiction story and illustration for the Student Treasures book. Finally, those who had time, read about the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the theories of what mayu have happened.
As they worked, I met with a writing group and the 3 reading groups.
Green: First we reviewed the Monday section of the reading skills page, identifying the main idea and two supporting details. Then, we used the slides in GC - Reading to understand the similarties and differences between first- and second-hand accounts of an event.
Pink: First we reviewed the Monday section of the reading skills page, identifying the main idea and two supporting details. Then, we used the slides in GC - Reading to understand the similarties and differences between first- and second-hand accounts of an event.
Blue: First we reviewed the Monday section of the reading skills page, identifying the main idea and two supporting details. Then, we used the slides in GC - Reading to understand the similarties and differences between first- and second-hand accounts of an event.
Friday, March 16, 2018
Fabulous Friday
This morning the students completed the Friday section of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, utilize. Then, they chose which academic skill they wanted to practice since it is Free Choice Friday. After watching the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a numeric expression warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we evaluated numeric expressions. During math with a partner, the students played a board game that reinforced solving expressions using the order of operations. FInally, during the technology portion, some students completed Xtra Math and used web sites to identify the volume of solid figures. Some students did not have Internet access, so those students played Multiplication War.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.
After math, we played a quick game of Kahoot to review the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Then we reviewed this week´s word of the week, utilize, and the answers to our weekly puzzle. Next, we read chapter 40-42 of WTMMTM.
After that, we set up the Student Treasures pages and then the children began their indepdent work.
FIrst, they completed the Friday section of the reaing skills page. Then, they worked on the comprehension sheet for chapters 40-42 of WTMMTM. Next, the worked on revising, editiong, and publishing their fiction stories.
As they worked, I met with guided reading groups.
Pink: We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet. Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Blue: We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet. Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Green: We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet. Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
After our literacy block, Ms. Snyder came in to do a lesson about the importance of learning the basic skills in elementary school and how it impacts each child´s future. Then the students each completed a questionnaire identifying what they like to do and which job they might want to pursue in the future.
We ended the day with a class meeting. First, each person shared what was on their mind. Then, we exchanged thank yous and compliments. Finally, we talked about the improtance of following first time directions and doing our best work....basically tightening up a bit. :-)
Math began with a numeric expression warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we evaluated numeric expressions. During math with a partner, the students played a board game that reinforced solving expressions using the order of operations. FInally, during the technology portion, some students completed Xtra Math and used web sites to identify the volume of solid figures. Some students did not have Internet access, so those students played Multiplication War.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.
After math, we played a quick game of Kahoot to review the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Then we reviewed this week´s word of the week, utilize, and the answers to our weekly puzzle. Next, we read chapter 40-42 of WTMMTM.
After that, we set up the Student Treasures pages and then the children began their indepdent work.
FIrst, they completed the Friday section of the reaing skills page. Then, they worked on the comprehension sheet for chapters 40-42 of WTMMTM. Next, the worked on revising, editiong, and publishing their fiction stories.
As they worked, I met with guided reading groups.
Pink: We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet. Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Blue: We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet. Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
Green: We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet. Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
After our literacy block, Ms. Snyder came in to do a lesson about the importance of learning the basic skills in elementary school and how it impacts each child´s future. Then the students each completed a questionnaire identifying what they like to do and which job they might want to pursue in the future.
We ended the day with a class meeting. First, each person shared what was on their mind. Then, we exchanged thank yous and compliments. Finally, we talked about the improtance of following first time directions and doing our best work....basically tightening up a bit. :-)
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Thrilling Thursday
This morning the students completed the Thursday portion of the vocabulary sheet forour word of the week, utilize. Then, they worked on solving this week´s puzzles. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a place value riddle warm up. Then, we reveiwed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group rotation, we practiced writing and interpreting numerical expresions using grouping symbols, such as, parentheses, braces, and brackets. During math with a partner, the students played a Trap It! game to practice matching numerical expressions involving grouping symbols with written expressions with the same value. Finally, during the technology portion, the children completed a session of Xtra Math and then used online sites to practice determining the volume of a solid.
In between the second and third rotation the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC. There will NOT be a math formative tomorrow.
After math, we continued reading chaters 37-39 of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. After each chapter we practiced Stop*Think*Paraphrase to summarize it.
Then the students went to music.
After music, the students ate snack and complted their indepdent work tasks while I met with guided reading groups.
First, the children completed the Thursday section of the reading skills paper. Next, they worked on a follow up worksheet for chapters 37-39 of WTMMTM, focusing on literal comprehension and making inferences from the text. After that, they used the punctuating dialogue screen cast to complete a graded follw up task. FInally, they worked on revising, editing, and publishing their fiction stories.
Guided Reading Groups:
Pink - We reviewed the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday sections of the reading skills sheet. After that, we discussed making inferences based on excerpts from the text, using our background knowledge. Finally, we discussed using the character´s words, actions, thoughts, and feelings, to infer the theme of text andusing specific evidence to support it.
Green - We reviewed the Thursday portion of the reading skills sheet. After that, we discussed making inferences based on excerpts from the text, using our background knowledge. Finally, we discussed using the character´s words, actions, thoughts, and feelings, to infer the theme of text andusing specific evidence to support it.
Blue - We reviewed the Thursday portion of the reading skills sheet. After that, we discussed making inferences based on excerpts from the text, using our background knowledge.
Math began with a place value riddle warm up. Then, we reveiwed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group rotation, we practiced writing and interpreting numerical expresions using grouping symbols, such as, parentheses, braces, and brackets. During math with a partner, the students played a Trap It! game to practice matching numerical expressions involving grouping symbols with written expressions with the same value. Finally, during the technology portion, the children completed a session of Xtra Math and then used online sites to practice determining the volume of a solid.
In between the second and third rotation the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC. There will NOT be a math formative tomorrow.
After math, we continued reading chaters 37-39 of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. After each chapter we practiced Stop*Think*Paraphrase to summarize it.
Then the students went to music.
After music, the students ate snack and complted their indepdent work tasks while I met with guided reading groups.
First, the children completed the Thursday section of the reading skills paper. Next, they worked on a follow up worksheet for chapters 37-39 of WTMMTM, focusing on literal comprehension and making inferences from the text. After that, they used the punctuating dialogue screen cast to complete a graded follw up task. FInally, they worked on revising, editing, and publishing their fiction stories.
Guided Reading Groups:
Pink - We reviewed the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday sections of the reading skills sheet. After that, we discussed making inferences based on excerpts from the text, using our background knowledge. Finally, we discussed using the character´s words, actions, thoughts, and feelings, to infer the theme of text andusing specific evidence to support it.
Green - We reviewed the Thursday portion of the reading skills sheet. After that, we discussed making inferences based on excerpts from the text, using our background knowledge. Finally, we discussed using the character´s words, actions, thoughts, and feelings, to infer the theme of text andusing specific evidence to support it.
Blue - We reviewed the Thursday portion of the reading skills sheet. After that, we discussed making inferences based on excerpts from the text, using our background knowledge.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Wonderful Wednesday
This morning the children completed the Wednesday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, utilize. After that, they completed an online Mad Libs type of activity to practice generating different parts of speech. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a logic based computation warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last week. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we represented the volume of composed solids when the excat measurements weren´t given, they had to be calculated based on other dimensions. During math with a partner, the students played a Race to the Finish game which provided practice with calculating the volume of rectangular prisms. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then practiced calculating the volume of solids using two online games.
In between the second and third rotations, the children enjoyued lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block by reading chapters 34, 35, and 36. As we read we practiced Stop*Think*Paraphrase.
Then, Mrs. Allaire visited us to do our third Digital Citizenship lesson and teach us how to use Flip Grid.
After she left we began an indepdent work block. First, students completed the Wednesday portion of the reading skills paper. Then, they worked on a follow up worksheet for chapters 34-36 of WTMMTM. Next, they completed a punctuation of dialgue follow up, using the screen casted lesson. FInally, they continued revising and editing their fiction story.
I was able to meeti with one reading group today.
Green: We reviewed the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sections of the reading skills page. Then we discussed what happened at night in the twins´ village.
We ended the day with a wonderful assembly introducing us to the coutnries of South America through song.
Math began with a logic based computation warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last week. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we represented the volume of composed solids when the excat measurements weren´t given, they had to be calculated based on other dimensions. During math with a partner, the students played a Race to the Finish game which provided practice with calculating the volume of rectangular prisms. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then practiced calculating the volume of solids using two online games.
In between the second and third rotations, the children enjoyued lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block by reading chapters 34, 35, and 36. As we read we practiced Stop*Think*Paraphrase.
Then, Mrs. Allaire visited us to do our third Digital Citizenship lesson and teach us how to use Flip Grid.
After she left we began an indepdent work block. First, students completed the Wednesday portion of the reading skills paper. Then, they worked on a follow up worksheet for chapters 34-36 of WTMMTM. Next, they completed a punctuation of dialgue follow up, using the screen casted lesson. FInally, they continued revising and editing their fiction story.
I was able to meeti with one reading group today.
Green: We reviewed the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sections of the reading skills page. Then we discussed what happened at night in the twins´ village.
We ended the day with a wonderful assembly introducing us to the coutnries of South America through song.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Terrific Tuesday
This morning the students completed the Tuesday section of the vocabulary sheet for the word of the week, utilize. Then, they practiced their keyboarding skills using Typing Club. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a warm up involving multiplication, division, and logic. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we practiced calculating the volume of composed solids. During math with a partner, the students continued working on their Volume Citiy. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then worked on their Volume City.
Today was the final day to complete the Volume City.
In between the scond and third rotations, the children enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math we began our literacy block with a reading lesson. We read chapters 30, 31, 32, and 33 of WTMMTM and practiced Stop*Think*Paraphrase. Then, we summarized the 4 chapters using 6 sentences.
After that, we had a writing lesson. We examined 3 excerpts from books we read earlier in this unit and identified and discussed ways the author used punctuation for effect. The techniques included using exclamation marks, writing in short choppy sentences, using repeated periods, and the use of parenthesis. Then the students ate snack and worked with their writing partner to revise their writing to add punctuation for effect. FInally, several students shared the changes they made to improve their writing.
Next, the students worked independently on several assignments while I met with individual students to complete the bi-monthly informal reading assessments.
First, the children completed the Tuesday section of the writing skills practice sheet. Next, they watched the screen cast for the correct punctuation of dialogue and completed a second follow up worksheet. After that, they worked on the summative worksheet identifying and describing the major systems of the Earth. Finally, the children continued revising and editing their fictional piece.
The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.
Math began with a warm up involving multiplication, division, and logic. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we practiced calculating the volume of composed solids. During math with a partner, the students continued working on their Volume Citiy. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then worked on their Volume City.
Today was the final day to complete the Volume City.
In between the scond and third rotations, the children enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math we began our literacy block with a reading lesson. We read chapters 30, 31, 32, and 33 of WTMMTM and practiced Stop*Think*Paraphrase. Then, we summarized the 4 chapters using 6 sentences.
After that, we had a writing lesson. We examined 3 excerpts from books we read earlier in this unit and identified and discussed ways the author used punctuation for effect. The techniques included using exclamation marks, writing in short choppy sentences, using repeated periods, and the use of parenthesis. Then the students ate snack and worked with their writing partner to revise their writing to add punctuation for effect. FInally, several students shared the changes they made to improve their writing.
Next, the students worked independently on several assignments while I met with individual students to complete the bi-monthly informal reading assessments.
First, the children completed the Tuesday section of the writing skills practice sheet. Next, they watched the screen cast for the correct punctuation of dialogue and completed a second follow up worksheet. After that, they worked on the summative worksheet identifying and describing the major systems of the Earth. Finally, the children continued revising and editing their fictional piece.
The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Marvelous Monday
This morning the students wrote about their weekend as a commnet to our morning messgae. Then, they completed the Monday section of the vocabulary sheet for our new word of the week, utilize. After the morning announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a wolume warm up. Then, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson, we determined the volume ofa solid compoased of 2 non-overlapping rectangular prisms. During math with a partner, the students continued woprking on their Volume City projects. Finally, during the technology rotation, the students completed a session of XTra Math and then continued working on their Volume City projects.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block with a reading lesson. After reviewing first and third person points of view, we read and discussed chapters 25-29 of WTMMTM.
Then the children went to PE with Mr. Smith.
When they returned to class they ate snack while we did our writing lesson. We began by reviewing the rules for punctuating dialogue and added it to our proofreading notes chart. Then, we read two passages of text and corrected run-on sentences.
While I continued meeting with individual students to work on the bi-monthly, informal reading testing, the students worked on the following tasks.
First, they completed the Monday portion of the new reading skills paper. After that, they watched a new screen cast about puntuating dialogue and completed a practice activity. Next, they completed a follow up from our science unit, identifying and explaining the characteristics of the 4 major systems of Earth. FInally, they revised their fiction sotry for correct punctuation of dialogue and run-on sentences.
Math began with a wolume warm up. Then, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson, we determined the volume ofa solid compoased of 2 non-overlapping rectangular prisms. During math with a partner, the students continued woprking on their Volume City projects. Finally, during the technology rotation, the students completed a session of XTra Math and then continued working on their Volume City projects.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block with a reading lesson. After reviewing first and third person points of view, we read and discussed chapters 25-29 of WTMMTM.
Then the children went to PE with Mr. Smith.
When they returned to class they ate snack while we did our writing lesson. We began by reviewing the rules for punctuating dialogue and added it to our proofreading notes chart. Then, we read two passages of text and corrected run-on sentences.
While I continued meeting with individual students to work on the bi-monthly, informal reading testing, the students worked on the following tasks.
First, they completed the Monday portion of the new reading skills paper. After that, they watched a new screen cast about puntuating dialogue and completed a practice activity. Next, they completed a follow up from our science unit, identifying and explaining the characteristics of the 4 major systems of Earth. FInally, they revised their fiction sotry for correct punctuation of dialogue and run-on sentences.
Friday, March 9, 2018
Fabulous Friday
This morning the students completed the Friday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, dispute. After that, they got to choose which academic skill to practice since it is Free Choice Friday! After watching the morning announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a Challenge 24 warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, the students took a short formative covering volume and completed a session of Xtra Math.
Next, the children enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
***After recess, I had to go to 2 doctors appointments, so the students completed the following activities with a substitute.***
The children spent the last portion of math constructing builidngs for the Volume City they began yesterday. As they created these, they noted the dimensions of each building and calculated the volume.
After math, they began their literacy block with a reading lesson. They will review point of view and read and discuss chapters 23 and 24 of WTMMTM.
Next, they will eat snack and take a movement break.
After that, they will have a writing lesson. They will review the proper punctuation of dialogue and then proofread their drafts for proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
During the independent work block the students hda time to finish up assignments from earlier in the week. These included the similes and metaphors identification, comparison, and interpretation chart, the noun worksheet, and typing and revising the final version of their fiction writing piece.
At the end of the day, the students reviewed the challenges faced by the Spanish settles in St. Augustine and wrote a paragraph explaining if the agreed or disagreed with the decision to settle there.
Math began with a Challenge 24 warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, the students took a short formative covering volume and completed a session of Xtra Math.
Next, the children enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
***After recess, I had to go to 2 doctors appointments, so the students completed the following activities with a substitute.***
The children spent the last portion of math constructing builidngs for the Volume City they began yesterday. As they created these, they noted the dimensions of each building and calculated the volume.
After math, they began their literacy block with a reading lesson. They will review point of view and read and discuss chapters 23 and 24 of WTMMTM.
Next, they will eat snack and take a movement break.
After that, they will have a writing lesson. They will review the proper punctuation of dialogue and then proofread their drafts for proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
During the independent work block the students hda time to finish up assignments from earlier in the week. These included the similes and metaphors identification, comparison, and interpretation chart, the noun worksheet, and typing and revising the final version of their fiction writing piece.
At the end of the day, the students reviewed the challenges faced by the Spanish settles in St. Augustine and wrote a paragraph explaining if the agreed or disagreed with the decision to settle there.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Thrilling Thursday
This morning the students completed the Thursday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, dispute. Then, they looked over our weekly puzzles and posted their guesse in the comment section. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a missing number, logic-based warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. Next, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction we solved word problems involving the volume of rectangular prisms. During math with a partner, the students began constructing a city using centimeter grid paper to create rectangular prism shaped buildings. Then they measure the dimnesions of each building and calculated its volume. Finally, during the technology portion, the students complted a session of Xtra Math and then continued working on their Volume City
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC and we will have a formative tomorrow covering volume.
After math we began our literacy block. We reviewed the difference between first and third person point of view and then proceeded to read chapters 20, 21, and 22 of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
THen the students went to music with Mrs. Graf.
When they returned to class they ate snack and worked on their indepdent assignments. First, they completed the Thursday section of the reading skills practice sheet. Next they used the graphic organizer from Tuesday to write a summary of the Paper of Happiness, from WTMMTM. After that, the children reread pages 105-109 in WTMMTM and identified and explained 3 similes or metaphors. Then, they completed a practice sheet identifying singular, plural, and possesive nouns, using the screen cast, if needed. Those who had time worked on typing and revising their fiction writing piece.
As the students worked, I met with individual students to continue the bi-monthly informal reading testing.
The students ended their day with a PBIS school-wide celebration. To celebrate making good choices at recess, they enjoyed a Game Day afternoon, filled with board games and card games. It was great to watch the lively interaction without electronics!!
Math began with a missing number, logic-based warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. Next, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction we solved word problems involving the volume of rectangular prisms. During math with a partner, the students began constructing a city using centimeter grid paper to create rectangular prism shaped buildings. Then they measure the dimnesions of each building and calculated its volume. Finally, during the technology portion, the students complted a session of Xtra Math and then continued working on their Volume City
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC and we will have a formative tomorrow covering volume.
After math we began our literacy block. We reviewed the difference between first and third person point of view and then proceeded to read chapters 20, 21, and 22 of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
THen the students went to music with Mrs. Graf.
When they returned to class they ate snack and worked on their indepdent assignments. First, they completed the Thursday section of the reading skills practice sheet. Next they used the graphic organizer from Tuesday to write a summary of the Paper of Happiness, from WTMMTM. After that, the children reread pages 105-109 in WTMMTM and identified and explained 3 similes or metaphors. Then, they completed a practice sheet identifying singular, plural, and possesive nouns, using the screen cast, if needed. Those who had time worked on typing and revising their fiction writing piece.
As the students worked, I met with individual students to continue the bi-monthly informal reading testing.
The students ended their day with a PBIS school-wide celebration. To celebrate making good choices at recess, they enjoyed a Game Day afternoon, filled with board games and card games. It was great to watch the lively interaction without electronics!!
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Wonderful Wednesday
This morning the students completed the Wednesday section of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, dispute. Then, they practiced generating different words that fit a given part of speech to complete a Mad Libs type activity. After the announcements we switched for math.
Math began with a missing number logic based warm up. After that, we reviewed the homework from last night. Then we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we used used strategies to calculate the volume of rectangular prisms. Durrng math with a partner, the students played a different Around the World Bump boardgame that helped the children practice calculating the volume of a rectangular prism using V= LXWXH. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then chose an online site to practice calculating the volume of a solid.
In between the second and third rotations the students enjoyed lunch and recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block. We started by reviewing similes and metaphors. Then we read chapters 17, 18, and 19, identifying siomiles and metaphors along the way. For each, we added it to a class chart, determined what two things were being compared, and explained the interpretation.
Then we took a Go Noodle brain break.
After that, we began our writing lesson. Today we focused on revising our writing for correct punctuation of dialogue. We used two ecerpts of text from stories we have read in class. We analyzed each to determine who was talking and how we could tell which words they actually spoke. Finally we noticed how the speech was punctuated. Then, as the children at snack, they reviewed their drafts to make sure they used dialogue and that it was punctuated correctly.
Next, the students worked indepdently while I met with individual students to continue the bi-monthly informal reading assessments. FIrst, they completed the Wednesday portion of the reading skills practice sheet. Next, they used the graphic organizer from yesterday to write a summary of the Paper of Happiness, from WTMMTM. After that, the children reread pages 105-109 in WTMMTM and identified and explained 3 similes or metaphors.
We ended the day by reading and discussing the settlement of St. Augustine, the first in the new world. We learned that Ponce de Leon and his men faced many challenges including pirates, hurricanes, and disease.
Math began with a missing number logic based warm up. After that, we reviewed the homework from last night. Then we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we used used strategies to calculate the volume of rectangular prisms. Durrng math with a partner, the students played a different Around the World Bump boardgame that helped the children practice calculating the volume of a rectangular prism using V= LXWXH. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then chose an online site to practice calculating the volume of a solid.
In between the second and third rotations the students enjoyed lunch and recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block. We started by reviewing similes and metaphors. Then we read chapters 17, 18, and 19, identifying siomiles and metaphors along the way. For each, we added it to a class chart, determined what two things were being compared, and explained the interpretation.
Then we took a Go Noodle brain break.
After that, we began our writing lesson. Today we focused on revising our writing for correct punctuation of dialogue. We used two ecerpts of text from stories we have read in class. We analyzed each to determine who was talking and how we could tell which words they actually spoke. Finally we noticed how the speech was punctuated. Then, as the children at snack, they reviewed their drafts to make sure they used dialogue and that it was punctuated correctly.
Next, the students worked indepdently while I met with individual students to continue the bi-monthly informal reading assessments. FIrst, they completed the Wednesday portion of the reading skills practice sheet. Next, they used the graphic organizer from yesterday to write a summary of the Paper of Happiness, from WTMMTM. After that, the children reread pages 105-109 in WTMMTM and identified and explained 3 similes or metaphors.
We ended the day by reading and discussing the settlement of St. Augustine, the first in the new world. We learned that Ponce de Leon and his men faced many challenges including pirates, hurricanes, and disease.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Terrific Tuesday
This morning the children completed both the Monday and Tuesday sections of the vocabulary sheet for our new word of the week, dispute. Then, they used Typing Club to practice their keybording skills. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with another missing operations warm up. Next, we reviewed the homework from last night. Then, we began today´s rotations.
During the small group instruction we used various strategies to determine the volume of a rectangular prism. During math with a parnter, the students played an Aroudn the Block Bump board game to practice identifying the volume of a solid. Finally, during the technology rotation, the children completed a session of Xtra Math. Then, they completed a couple of problems using the Cubes web site. Finally, they played Shape Shoot volume to practice identifying solids with a given volume.
Inb between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block. We started by reviewing similes and metpahors. Then we identified and explained several, as we continued reading the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
After that, we used self-assessment questions to analyze our fiuction writing pieces, ensuring that we have either included all of the necessary componeents OR marked places we need to revise. Next, the students met with their writing partners and asked eachother the questions.
During the independent work block, the students completed the Monday and Tuesday sections for our new reading skills practice sheet. After that, they reread, ¨The Story of the Paper of Happiness,¨ from WTMMTM. AS they read they used the strategy, Stop*Think*Paraphrase, buy stopping every 3-4 paragraphs and jotting the big idea from that section on a graphic organizer. Next, the children completed a noun practice sheet, using the screen cast from yesterday, if needed. Finally, the children continued typing and revising their fiction writing piece, using the feedback they received from their partner.
During this time I met with several students to begin the MIRL, bi-monthly, informal reading assessments.
The students ended their day in art.
Math began with another missing operations warm up. Next, we reviewed the homework from last night. Then, we began today´s rotations.
During the small group instruction we used various strategies to determine the volume of a rectangular prism. During math with a parnter, the students played an Aroudn the Block Bump board game to practice identifying the volume of a solid. Finally, during the technology rotation, the children completed a session of Xtra Math. Then, they completed a couple of problems using the Cubes web site. Finally, they played Shape Shoot volume to practice identifying solids with a given volume.
Inb between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block. We started by reviewing similes and metpahors. Then we identified and explained several, as we continued reading the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
After that, we used self-assessment questions to analyze our fiuction writing pieces, ensuring that we have either included all of the necessary componeents OR marked places we need to revise. Next, the students met with their writing partners and asked eachother the questions.
During the independent work block, the students completed the Monday and Tuesday sections for our new reading skills practice sheet. After that, they reread, ¨The Story of the Paper of Happiness,¨ from WTMMTM. AS they read they used the strategy, Stop*Think*Paraphrase, buy stopping every 3-4 paragraphs and jotting the big idea from that section on a graphic organizer. Next, the children completed a noun practice sheet, using the screen cast from yesterday, if needed. Finally, the children continued typing and revising their fiction writing piece, using the feedback they received from their partner.
During this time I met with several students to begin the MIRL, bi-monthly, informal reading assessments.
The students ended their day in art.
Monday, March 5, 2018
Marvelous Monday
This morning the students completed the Friday section of the vocabulary sheet for last week´s word of the week, represent. After that, they got to choose which academic skill they wished to practice since we missed Free Choice Friday. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a missing operations warm up. Next, we reviewed the homework that was assigned last Thursday night. Finally, the students took the formative for week 5, which covered multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
After enjoying lunch and outdoor recess, a few students took time to complete the formative. Most of the students, though, completed a seesion of Xtra Math and practiced solving problems involving the multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers using online games.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block by reviewing the strategy, Stop*Think*Paraphrase, used to summarize text. Then we continued read chapters 10-13 of WTMMTM.
Then, the students went to PE with Mr. Smith.
When they returned to class, we began our writing lesson. First, we watched a short Brain Pop video reviewing the different points of view we use in writing. After that, we discussed the fdifference between writing in first and third person, and reviewed excerpt so fbooks we have read to identify the point of view in which it was written. Then, the students worked with their writing partner to determine the poit of view in whch their fiction story is written. Finally, a few volunteers shared parts of the writing and we determined which poit of view was used to tell the story.
Next, the students worked indepdently, while I met with small groups. FIrst, they completed the Friday portion of the reading skills page from last week. After that, they read an assigned text that we will use for the MIRL (monthly informal reading assessment) that need s to be done this week. Then, the children commpleted the opinion paragraph about getting, or giving up, birthday present. Next, they watched a screen cast about singular, plural, and possessive nouns and completed a follow up practice activity. Finally, the students continued typeong and revising their fictional pieces.
Today I met with small groups based upon their assigned text for MIRL.
Practice Makes Perfect: First we reviewed the Thursday and Friday sections of the reading skills page from last week. Then, we reviewed unknown words and identified character traits to describe Brian.
Thick Like Sap: First we reviewed the Thursday and Friday sections of the reading skills page from last week. Then, we reviewed unknown words and surprising parts of the story. FInally, we identified a character trait to describe Petey.
Faith in Fate: First we reviewed the Thursday and Friday sections of the reading skills page from last week. Then, we reviewed unknown words and surprising parts of the story. Finally, we discussed what we could infer from the last paragraph of the story.
Math began with a missing operations warm up. Next, we reviewed the homework that was assigned last Thursday night. Finally, the students took the formative for week 5, which covered multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
After enjoying lunch and outdoor recess, a few students took time to complete the formative. Most of the students, though, completed a seesion of Xtra Math and practiced solving problems involving the multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers using online games.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our literacy block by reviewing the strategy, Stop*Think*Paraphrase, used to summarize text. Then we continued read chapters 10-13 of WTMMTM.
Then, the students went to PE with Mr. Smith.
When they returned to class, we began our writing lesson. First, we watched a short Brain Pop video reviewing the different points of view we use in writing. After that, we discussed the fdifference between writing in first and third person, and reviewed excerpt so fbooks we have read to identify the point of view in which it was written. Then, the students worked with their writing partner to determine the poit of view in whch their fiction story is written. Finally, a few volunteers shared parts of the writing and we determined which poit of view was used to tell the story.
Next, the students worked indepdently, while I met with small groups. FIrst, they completed the Friday portion of the reading skills page from last week. After that, they read an assigned text that we will use for the MIRL (monthly informal reading assessment) that need s to be done this week. Then, the children commpleted the opinion paragraph about getting, or giving up, birthday present. Next, they watched a screen cast about singular, plural, and possessive nouns and completed a follow up practice activity. Finally, the students continued typeong and revising their fictional pieces.
Today I met with small groups based upon their assigned text for MIRL.
Practice Makes Perfect: First we reviewed the Thursday and Friday sections of the reading skills page from last week. Then, we reviewed unknown words and identified character traits to describe Brian.
Thick Like Sap: First we reviewed the Thursday and Friday sections of the reading skills page from last week. Then, we reviewed unknown words and surprising parts of the story. FInally, we identified a character trait to describe Petey.
Faith in Fate: First we reviewed the Thursday and Friday sections of the reading skills page from last week. Then, we reviewed unknown words and surprising parts of the story. Finally, we discussed what we could infer from the last paragraph of the story.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Thrilling Thursday - Surprise Guest Reader
This morning the students completed the Thursday section of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, represent. Then, they tried to solve the puzzles for this week. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a magic square warm up. Then, we went over the homework from last night. Next, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we practiced estimating and finding the product of multi-digit whole numbers, but today we focused on choosing the most efficient strategy. During math with a partner, the students played a board game of Snakes to practice multiplying multi-digit whole numbers. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then chose a game from the Multi-Digit Multiplication Live Binder to practice that skill.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC. We will have a formative tomorrow covering multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers suing the standard algorithm.
After math, we began our literacy block with a writing lesson. First, we reviewed that adjectives are words that modify nouns and practiced generating some. Then, we reread a passage from the story, Morning on the Lake, and identified adjectives, and the nouns they modify. After that, the students worked silently to find places they used, or could use, adjectives to describe nouns in their stories. Then, a few volunteers shared their favorite sentences that had adjectives modifying nouns.
Next, the students went ot music with MRs. Graf.
When they returned to class, the children ate snack while I reviewed the Stop*Think*Paraphrase strategy for summarizing. Then, we read chapters 7, 8, and 9 of WTMMTM and practiced using te strategy.
Unfortunately, we began to run out of time. So, the students had a few minutes to work on the Thursday section of the reading skills page and write a pargraph about a character trait they could infer about Minli, using two pieces of evidence fro mthe novel to support it.
The day ended with a guest reader. My mommy came to read, The Butter Battle Book, by Dr. Seuss, to the class.
Math began with a magic square warm up. Then, we went over the homework from last night. Next, we began our rotations.
During the small group lesson we practiced estimating and finding the product of multi-digit whole numbers, but today we focused on choosing the most efficient strategy. During math with a partner, the students played a board game of Snakes to practice multiplying multi-digit whole numbers. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then chose a game from the Multi-Digit Multiplication Live Binder to practice that skill.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and indoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC. We will have a formative tomorrow covering multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers suing the standard algorithm.
After math, we began our literacy block with a writing lesson. First, we reviewed that adjectives are words that modify nouns and practiced generating some. Then, we reread a passage from the story, Morning on the Lake, and identified adjectives, and the nouns they modify. After that, the students worked silently to find places they used, or could use, adjectives to describe nouns in their stories. Then, a few volunteers shared their favorite sentences that had adjectives modifying nouns.
Next, the students went ot music with MRs. Graf.
When they returned to class, the children ate snack while I reviewed the Stop*Think*Paraphrase strategy for summarizing. Then, we read chapters 7, 8, and 9 of WTMMTM and practiced using te strategy.
Unfortunately, we began to run out of time. So, the students had a few minutes to work on the Thursday section of the reading skills page and write a pargraph about a character trait they could infer about Minli, using two pieces of evidence fro mthe novel to support it.
The day ended with a guest reader. My mommy came to read, The Butter Battle Book, by Dr. Seuss, to the class.
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