Week 2 Begins...

This morning the students wrote about their weekend and then read quietly until it was time for math.

My math class began with a place value warm -up.  After that, we split into small group rotations for the first time.  They went VERY smoothly.

During the small group, teacher led instruction, students worked on writing multi-digit numbers in standard, word, and expanded form.  While working with a partner, the students changed numbers from expanded form into standard form and then compared them.  Finally, during the technology rotation, the students worked on Xtra Math.  Those who finished early, practice place value activities using an online game, of their choice, from the Livebinder link in GC.

The children did enjoy lunch and recess in between the second and third math rotations.

After math, we began out literacy block by reviewing the three different points of view, and learning to summarize text using Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then (SWBST).  Next we reread Freedom Summer and orally practiced summarizing it and determining the point of view from which it is told.  Then, I introduced a vocabulary program we will use this year, learning one new word each week.  After completing the "Monday" activity , the students went to PE with Mr. Smith.

When they returned to class, we reviewed the media center checkout system and the schedule.  Then we began drafting the blog while the students ate snack.  After that, we continued reading Wonder.

Next, we took a Go Noodle brain break and began our writing lesson.  Today we focused on getting ideas, for writing, from funny poems.  We read two poems by Jack Prelutsky and then the children wrote for 15 minutes silently.  Afterwards, a few volunteers shared their pieces and we practiced expressing what we liked about one another's writing.

We ended the day by revisiting, revising, and agreeing upon our class rules, during social studies.

HOMEWORK tonight, and every night, is to practice basic facts for 10 minutes and read for 20 minutes.