Terrific Tuesday

This morning the students completed the Tuesday portion of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, essential.  Then, because it is Typing Tuesday, they practiced their keyboarding skills using Typing Club.  After the announcements, we switched for math.

Math began with a number sense, logic warm up.  After that, we reviewed last night's homework.  Then, we began our rotations.

During the small group rotation, we reviewed the difference between a prime and composite number, and how to identify factor pairs.  Then, we used a hundreds chart, and our knowledge of multiples, to identify the prime numbers, up to 100.  During math with a partner, the students played the Factor Game to reinforce factor pairs and prime and composite numbers.  Finally, during the technology rotation, the children completed a session of Xtra Math and then chose a prime and composite number online game to further reinforce this skill.

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 literacy block.  We started with our writing lesson.

First, we reviewed what we did in class yesterday.  Then, I distributed a "Research Notebook" to each student.  After that, they had 10 minutes to SILENTLY explore various web sites and list 4-6 countries about which they want to learn.  Next, they continued exploration but were allowed to engage in discussion with peers.  Finally, they chose their country to research.

Next, we focused on reading.  We reviewed the elements of drama and I did an introduction to the play, "Wali Dad".

While I met with guided reading groups, the students worked independently on the following tasks.  First, they watched a video explaining the characteristics of drama and completed a chart to capture the important ideas.  After that, they completed the first two columns of a KWL chart, identifying what they KNOW and WANT to learn about the country they chose to research.  After that, they began working their way through a Flocabulary lesson reviewing the parts of speech.

Green:  We identified several play elements in the script of "Wali Dad".  Then, we assigned roles and read through the play.

Pink and Blue:  I met with both groups together.  We identified several play elements in the script of "Wali Dad".  Then, we assigned roles and read through the play.

After our literacy block, we took a quick Go Noodle brain break and then began a science lesson.

Today, in science, we learned about the ONOW project to help improve the conditions of the Chesapeake Bay.

The students ended their day in art, with Mrs. Daniell, while I attended our weekly team planning meeting.