This morning the students completed the Thursday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, annual. Then, they attempted to solve this week's puzzles or worked on their "Teach the Teacher" project. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a "Secret Shape" warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction, we used several different visual representations to classify and name quadrilaterals based on their properties. During math with a partner, the students chose to play Battle Ship or Multiplication War, again. During the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then chose between a game linked to the quadrilateral Blendspace or Math Playground.
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 writing lesson.
First, we listened to and discussed a poem called, "Over My Toes". We identified what the poem was about and how the poet used alliteration and repetition in their writing. During writing time, the children wrote poems using repetition, alliteration, and other poetic devices we have discussed.
Next, the children went to music.
When they returned to class, we ate snack and reviewed the differences between first and second hand accounts of the same event or topic.
Then, the students began working independently while I met with guided reading groups.
First, the read two accounts of the arrival of colonists in the new world and determined which was firsthand and which was second. They also used examples from the text explaining their answer. After that, they completed their book club assignment and job for day 7 and met with their group. Next, they re-watched the screen cast about commas in letters and completed an independent, graded practice activity. Finally, they used MANY links posted in GC - Social Studies to completed an open note quiz about the 13 colonies.
I met with ALL 3 guided reading groups. In each group we reviewed the two accounts of the arrival in the new world, and determined which was a firsthand account and which was secondhand. Then, we used specific characteristics of each to explain how the accounts were different and backed up our thinking with examples from the text.
In the middle of our reading/independent work block we did have a fire drill.
We also had a surprise visit from Mrs. Vassalotti and her new baby, Grant, at the end of the day!
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Wonderful Wednesday
This morning the students completed the Wednesday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, annual. After that, they practiced their spelling skills as they played the online game, Torture the Teacher. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a Soduko warm up. Then, we decided, as a class, what to do during math with a partner and technology, since they earned that right by doing so well on MAP-M.
Today, during the small group lesson, we focused on classifying quadrilaterals using properties of their sides and angles. During math with a partner, the student chose between playing Battle Ship (coordinate graphing) and Multiplication War (basic facts). Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math. Then, they chose between playing a game on Math Playground (their choice) or choosing a game from the coordinate graphing Blendspace.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, the students continued taking the MAP-R test that we began last Friday.
Once every student had completed the assessment, we ate snack and discussed the ¨Teach the Teacher¨ project that is due June 11.
Next, we began our writing lesson. First, we reviewed our class list of notes about poems. Then, we read a poem called, ¨Crickets,¨ and discussed the use of repetition and onomatopoeia in it. After that, the students did a Quick Write, listing animals and things that make noise. Next, the students wrote poems about animals or things that make noise using our notes about poems chart to get ideas. Finally, a few volunteers shared their writing.
We ended the day with a social studies lesson. We began exploring the history of our state capital, Annapolis.
Math began with a Soduko warm up. Then, we decided, as a class, what to do during math with a partner and technology, since they earned that right by doing so well on MAP-M.
Today, during the small group lesson, we focused on classifying quadrilaterals using properties of their sides and angles. During math with a partner, the student chose between playing Battle Ship (coordinate graphing) and Multiplication War (basic facts). Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math. Then, they chose between playing a game on Math Playground (their choice) or choosing a game from the coordinate graphing Blendspace.
In between the second and third rotations, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, the students continued taking the MAP-R test that we began last Friday.
Once every student had completed the assessment, we ate snack and discussed the ¨Teach the Teacher¨ project that is due June 11.
Next, we began our writing lesson. First, we reviewed our class list of notes about poems. Then, we read a poem called, ¨Crickets,¨ and discussed the use of repetition and onomatopoeia in it. After that, the students did a Quick Write, listing animals and things that make noise. Next, the students wrote poems about animals or things that make noise using our notes about poems chart to get ideas. Finally, a few volunteers shared their writing.
We ended the day with a social studies lesson. We began exploring the history of our state capital, Annapolis.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Terrific Tuesday
This morning the students commented about their weekend on our morning message. Then they completed both the Monday and Tuesday sections of the vocabulary sheet for our new word of the week, annual. Those who had time, then used Typing Club to practice their keyboarding skills. After the announcements, we switched for math.
All math class took the MAP-M during our math block today. The MAP-M is the computerized, self-adjusting, online math test that is given three times each year. This test is helped to guide our planning and instruction.
During our math block, as per usual, the students enjoyed lunch and recess. When they returned to math, they continued with the MAP-M test. We stayed in math groups until everyone had completed their testing.
When we switched back to homerooms, we began our literacy block with a writing lesson. Today we read and discussed poems thinking about how they look on a page and the sensory details used. Then, the students practiced writing poems using sensory details and different spacing.
After writing, the students read the next assignment for their book club and completed their job. Finally, they met with the other students in their book club and discussed the text.
The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.
All math class took the MAP-M during our math block today. The MAP-M is the computerized, self-adjusting, online math test that is given three times each year. This test is helped to guide our planning and instruction.
During our math block, as per usual, the students enjoyed lunch and recess. When they returned to math, they continued with the MAP-M test. We stayed in math groups until everyone had completed their testing.
When we switched back to homerooms, we began our literacy block with a writing lesson. Today we read and discussed poems thinking about how they look on a page and the sensory details used. Then, the students practiced writing poems using sensory details and different spacing.
After writing, the students read the next assignment for their book club and completed their job. Finally, they met with the other students in their book club and discussed the text.
The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Fabulous Friday
This morning the students completed the Friday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, contain. Then, they chose which academic skill to practice since it is Free Choice Friday. After watching the morning announcements, we began MAP-R testing.
The MAP-R test is a the computer based, self-adjusting test, that is used to plan for and assess instruction. It is not reported on the report card.
After MAP-R, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
After recess, I had to visit with the orthopedic surgeon, so Mrs. Mullins-Mitchell spent the afternoon with the children, in my place.
They began with a writing lesson where they read and wrote poems using sensory details, personification, and/or alliteration.
After that, the children read more chapters in their book club books, completed their day 5 job, and met with their peers to discuss the text. Then, they did a project to learn about why we celebrate Memorial Day. Finally, they continued working on a Flocabulary lesson about the original 13 colonies.
The children ended their day in math. First, the worked on a warm up involving geometry and reviewed the homework from last night. Then, they completed the week 7 formative. This will be graded and returned on Tuesday. Finally, the continued to work on the Coordinate Plane Picture project.
Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend!
The MAP-R test is a the computer based, self-adjusting test, that is used to plan for and assess instruction. It is not reported on the report card.
After MAP-R, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
After recess, I had to visit with the orthopedic surgeon, so Mrs. Mullins-Mitchell spent the afternoon with the children, in my place.
They began with a writing lesson where they read and wrote poems using sensory details, personification, and/or alliteration.
After that, the children read more chapters in their book club books, completed their day 5 job, and met with their peers to discuss the text. Then, they did a project to learn about why we celebrate Memorial Day. Finally, they continued working on a Flocabulary lesson about the original 13 colonies.
The children ended their day in math. First, the worked on a warm up involving geometry and reviewed the homework from last night. Then, they completed the week 7 formative. This will be graded and returned on Tuesday. Finally, the continued to work on the Coordinate Plane Picture project.
Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Thrilling Thursday
This morning the students completed the Thursday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, contain. Then, they solved the weekly puzzles and posted their guesses in the comment section. After the announcements we switched for math.
Today, due to 3rd grade PARCC testing, we traded lunch and recess with 3rd grade. So, we had our entire math block prior to lunch and recess.
We began math with an error analysis warm up, and then we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, I introduced and reviewed a project that the students will work on over the next couple of days. They will create their own coordinate plane pictures.
Next, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction, we did some review of 4-digit by 2-digit division and adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. During math with a partner, the students began working on the coordinate plane picture project. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then used the Coordinate Blendspace to practice plotting coordinates on a grid.
Math homework is posted in GC. We will have a formative tomorrow.
After math, we had a social studies lesson. As a whole group, we used several resources to examine how the early settlers of the New England colonies, adapted to and used the environment to survive.
Next, the children enjoyed outdoor recess and then lunch. After that, they went to music.
When they returned to class we are snack and began our literacy block with a writing lesson.
Yesterday we began a new unit about writing poetry. We began today by defining and explaining some poetic devices used by poets. Then, we read two poems that used personification. After that, the students chose a classroom object and did a Quick-Write, brainstorming how the object looks, feels, sounds, and smells, as well as, what it might do if it came to life.
After writing we began our independent work and guided reading block, but it was cut very short, due to the changes in our schedule earlier in the day.
While I met with reading groups the students completed the Thursday section of the reading skills practice sheet which dealt with identifying possible themes of text. After that, they completed the day 4 assignment (from yesterday) for their book clubs, and then met in their groups. Next, if they had not already done so, they watched the screen cast and completed the guided practice sheets for the writing skills lesson about using commas in letters. Finally, they worked on the Flocabulary lesson about the original 13 colonies. I will be grabbing a social studies grade off of the quiz given in the lesson.
Pink: We reviewed the Wednesday and Thursday sections of the reading skills practice sheet, since I did not meet with them yesterday. Wednesdayś section provided practice with making inferences and today´s worked on identifying the theme of text.
Today, due to 3rd grade PARCC testing, we traded lunch and recess with 3rd grade. So, we had our entire math block prior to lunch and recess.
We began math with an error analysis warm up, and then we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, I introduced and reviewed a project that the students will work on over the next couple of days. They will create their own coordinate plane pictures.
Next, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction, we did some review of 4-digit by 2-digit division and adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. During math with a partner, the students began working on the coordinate plane picture project. Finally, during the technology portion, the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then used the Coordinate Blendspace to practice plotting coordinates on a grid.
Math homework is posted in GC. We will have a formative tomorrow.
After math, we had a social studies lesson. As a whole group, we used several resources to examine how the early settlers of the New England colonies, adapted to and used the environment to survive.
Next, the children enjoyed outdoor recess and then lunch. After that, they went to music.
When they returned to class we are snack and began our literacy block with a writing lesson.
Yesterday we began a new unit about writing poetry. We began today by defining and explaining some poetic devices used by poets. Then, we read two poems that used personification. After that, the students chose a classroom object and did a Quick-Write, brainstorming how the object looks, feels, sounds, and smells, as well as, what it might do if it came to life.
After writing we began our independent work and guided reading block, but it was cut very short, due to the changes in our schedule earlier in the day.
While I met with reading groups the students completed the Thursday section of the reading skills practice sheet which dealt with identifying possible themes of text. After that, they completed the day 4 assignment (from yesterday) for their book clubs, and then met in their groups. Next, if they had not already done so, they watched the screen cast and completed the guided practice sheets for the writing skills lesson about using commas in letters. Finally, they worked on the Flocabulary lesson about the original 13 colonies. I will be grabbing a social studies grade off of the quiz given in the lesson.
Pink: We reviewed the Wednesday and Thursday sections of the reading skills practice sheet, since I did not meet with them yesterday. Wednesdayś section provided practice with making inferences and today´s worked on identifying the theme of text.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Wonderful Wednesday
This morning the students completed the Wednesday section of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, contain. Then, they played an online version of the game Hang Man. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a coordinate graphing warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. Next, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction we practiced solving problems involving coordinate graphing. During math with a partner, the students played Battle Ship, using coordinates to try to sink each otherś fleet. Finally, during the technology portion, the children completed a session of Xtra Math and then used online links to practice coordinate graphing.
In between the second and third rotations, the children enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our new writing unit which will focus on writing poetry. Today we got new writing partners. Then we discussed what makes a poem a poem. After that, we read a poem entitled, ¨Feeling Ill¨ and discussed sensory details used by the poet. Next, we did two Quick Writes, writing lines, beginning with verbs ending in -ing, to describe when we feel happy, and then wen we feel a different emotion of our choice. Finally, during writing time, the children wrote a poem with the title, Feeling ____(an emotion of their choice), and wrote lines beginning with verbs ending in -ing.
After writing, we began our reading and independent work block.
Students began by completing the Wednesday portion of the reading skills practice page. Then, they reread the article from guided reading groups yesterday and underlined 4 key details that supported the main idea. Next, the children completed the reading assignment, and their job, for day 4 of book clubs. After that, some students watched the screen cast and completed the guided practice pages for the lesson about using commas in letters. Those who had already done that, began working on a Flocabulary assignment about the 13 original colonies.
Guided Reading Groups:
Blue: We reviewed the Wednesday section of the reading skills practice page with provided practice with making inferences. Then, together, we reviewed the article about Helen Keller and wrote a main idea statement. After that, the students revisited the text to identify and write 4 key details that best support the main idea.
Green: We reviewed the Wednesday section of the reading skills practice page with provided practice with making inferences. Then, together, we reviewed the article about Lewis and Clark and wrote a main idea statement. Next, we began using topic sentences, from different paragraphs, to identify key details that explain or elaborate on the main idea.
We ended the day by enjoying the spring band and chorus concert!
Math began with a coordinate graphing warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. Next, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction we practiced solving problems involving coordinate graphing. During math with a partner, the students played Battle Ship, using coordinates to try to sink each otherś fleet. Finally, during the technology portion, the children completed a session of Xtra Math and then used online links to practice coordinate graphing.
In between the second and third rotations, the children enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Math homework is posted in GC.
After math, we began our new writing unit which will focus on writing poetry. Today we got new writing partners. Then we discussed what makes a poem a poem. After that, we read a poem entitled, ¨Feeling Ill¨ and discussed sensory details used by the poet. Next, we did two Quick Writes, writing lines, beginning with verbs ending in -ing, to describe when we feel happy, and then wen we feel a different emotion of our choice. Finally, during writing time, the children wrote a poem with the title, Feeling ____(an emotion of their choice), and wrote lines beginning with verbs ending in -ing.
After writing, we began our reading and independent work block.
Students began by completing the Wednesday portion of the reading skills practice page. Then, they reread the article from guided reading groups yesterday and underlined 4 key details that supported the main idea. Next, the children completed the reading assignment, and their job, for day 4 of book clubs. After that, some students watched the screen cast and completed the guided practice pages for the lesson about using commas in letters. Those who had already done that, began working on a Flocabulary assignment about the 13 original colonies.
Guided Reading Groups:
Blue: We reviewed the Wednesday section of the reading skills practice page with provided practice with making inferences. Then, together, we reviewed the article about Helen Keller and wrote a main idea statement. After that, the students revisited the text to identify and write 4 key details that best support the main idea.
Green: We reviewed the Wednesday section of the reading skills practice page with provided practice with making inferences. Then, together, we reviewed the article about Lewis and Clark and wrote a main idea statement. Next, we began using topic sentences, from different paragraphs, to identify key details that explain or elaborate on the main idea.
We ended the day by enjoying the spring band and chorus concert!
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Terrific Tuesday
This morning the students completed the Tuesday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, contain. Then they practiced their keyboarding skills using Typing Club. After the announcements, we switched for math.
Math began with a pattern based warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction, we used the Glencoe Virtual Manipulative site to solve mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of a coordinate plane. During math with a partner, the students worked together to create a picture by plotting coordinates on a grid, and then solved mathematical problems. Finally, during the technology portion the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then practiced plotting and interpreting points plotted on a coordinate grid using links in the Blendspace in Google Classroom.
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 with writing. Today, the children worked on revising and publishing the final version of their game directions. Then, while we ate snack, some volunteers shared their writing.
Next, we began our reading and independent work block. First, the students completed the Tuesday portion of the reading skills practice sheet which focused on identifying text structure. After that, each guided reading group read an assigned non-fiction passage circling unknown words and writing a main idea sentence at the end. After that, students read the next chapters of their book club books, completed their job, and met with their group. Next, students completed the opinion paragraph about the movie/novel Shiloh and watched the screen cast about commas in letters, while completing the guided practice activities.
Guided Reading Groups:
Green - We reviewed the Monday and Tuesday sections of the reading skills practice sheet. Then, we identified and defined unknown words in the text about Lewis and Clark. After that, we reviewed how to use the title, first and last paragraphs, and repeated words and phrases to determine the main idea of the text.
Pink - We reviewed the Monday and Tuesday sections of the reading skills practice sheet. Then, we identified and defined unknown words in the text about Lewis and Clark. After that, we reviewed how to use the title, first and last paragraphs, and repeated words and phrases to determine the main idea of the text.
Blue - We reviewed the Monday and Tuesday sections of the reading skills practice sheet. Then, we identified and defined unknown words in the text about Helen Keller. After that, we reviewed how to use the title, first and last paragraphs, and repeated words and phrases to determine the main idea of the text.
The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.
Math began with a pattern based warm up. Then, we reviewed the homework from last night. After that, we began our rotations.
During the small group instruction, we used the Glencoe Virtual Manipulative site to solve mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of a coordinate plane. During math with a partner, the students worked together to create a picture by plotting coordinates on a grid, and then solved mathematical problems. Finally, during the technology portion the students completed a session of Xtra Math and then practiced plotting and interpreting points plotted on a coordinate grid using links in the Blendspace in Google Classroom.
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 with writing. Today, the children worked on revising and publishing the final version of their game directions. Then, while we ate snack, some volunteers shared their writing.
Next, we began our reading and independent work block. First, the students completed the Tuesday portion of the reading skills practice sheet which focused on identifying text structure. After that, each guided reading group read an assigned non-fiction passage circling unknown words and writing a main idea sentence at the end. After that, students read the next chapters of their book club books, completed their job, and met with their group. Next, students completed the opinion paragraph about the movie/novel Shiloh and watched the screen cast about commas in letters, while completing the guided practice activities.
Guided Reading Groups:
Green - We reviewed the Monday and Tuesday sections of the reading skills practice sheet. Then, we identified and defined unknown words in the text about Lewis and Clark. After that, we reviewed how to use the title, first and last paragraphs, and repeated words and phrases to determine the main idea of the text.
Pink - We reviewed the Monday and Tuesday sections of the reading skills practice sheet. Then, we identified and defined unknown words in the text about Lewis and Clark. After that, we reviewed how to use the title, first and last paragraphs, and repeated words and phrases to determine the main idea of the text.
Blue - We reviewed the Monday and Tuesday sections of the reading skills practice sheet. Then, we identified and defined unknown words in the text about Helen Keller. After that, we reviewed how to use the title, first and last paragraphs, and repeated words and phrases to determine the main idea of the text.
The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.
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