Fabulous Friday - Park Ranger Visit

This morning the students completed the Friday section of their vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, assume.  Then, they chose which skills to work on, because it is Free Choice Friday.  After watching the morning announcements, we switched for math.

We began math with a multi-digit subtraction and addition warm up.  Then, we had an assembly where a US Park Ranger talked to us about the Every Kid in a Park program.  Each student received a free National Park pass that is good through August 31, 2018.

When we returned to math class, we reviewed last night's homework.

After that, the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.

As usual, we returned to math class, after recess, and then we took this week's formative.  It covered adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers fluently.

Math ran a bit long due to the formative.  These have been scored and returned to students.  Look for them in the binders this evening.

After math we began our literacy block.  While I met with guided reading groups the students worked independently.  First, the read assigned chapters in their guided reading books, using think marks to increase comprehension, and listed unknown words.  After that, they viewed three resources about plant growth and development (science) and completed a note taking chart.  Finally, they drew a diagram showing how plants get the things they need.

Guided reading groups:

Blue:  In group we discussed chapters 7 & 8, which the students had read independently.  We focused on the thoughts, feelings, and actions of the characters.  After that, we began discussing possible themes of the book.

Pink:   In group we discussed chapters 9 & 10, which the students had read independently.  We focused on identifying what the characters said and did that supported our thinking.  Additionally, we debated who sent the envelope to the reporter.

Green:  In group we discussed chapters 15 -20.  We focused on using evidence from the text to support our thinking about the fight during the basketball game, and the events that followed.  We also started thinking about the theme.

After meeting with guided reading groups, we ate snack and continued reading Wonder.

Next we began our writing lesson.  First, we identified, defined, and saw examples of various types of non-book writing.  These included advertisements, brochures, and recipes.  Next the students discussed, with their writing partner, for what service or product what they might write an advertisement, brochure, or recipe.

Next, they wrote for 20 minutes about anything they chose.  This included creating an advertisement, a recipe, or a brochure.  Also, they could choose to work on a piece they had already started.  Finally, they took turns reading their writing to their partner, asking questions about the piece, and giving compliments.

Have a wonderful weekend!!