Fabulous Friday

This morning the students completed both the Thursday and Friday sections of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, frequently.  Then, they could choose which academic skill they wished to practice.  After watching the announcements, we switched for math.

We began math with an Eliminate It, fraction, warm up.  Then, we reviewed last night's homework.  After that, we began our rotations.

During the small group instruction, we compared fractions using various strategies.  During math with a partner, the students completed the comparing fractions number line and the Fraction Tracker activity, focusing on generating equivalent fractions.  Finally, during the technology rotation, the children completed a session of Xtra Math and then chose a game from the fraction Live Binder.

In between the second and third rotations, the children enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.

After math, we began our literacy block.  We had visitors from Mrs. Shapot's class.  So, we played a few rounds of Kahoot to practice identifying and explaining similes and metaphors.

Once our friends left, we ate snack and reviewed today's independent work.  First, the children read the poem, "Storm At Sea," and identified 2 metaphors/similes on a chart.  Additionally, they determined what was being compared in each, and the meaning.  After that, they had time catch up on their expository writing piece, working on the first 4 paragraphs.  Finally, they continued to work on the Flocabulary lesson about similes and metaphors.

Reading Groups:
Green - We reread the poem, "Storms At Sea" and discussed unknown words.  Then we identified similes and metaphors from the poem, determining what was being compared and what each meant.

Pink - We reread the poem, "Storms At Sea" and discussed unknown words.  Then we identified similes and metaphors from the poem, determining what was being compared and what each meant.

After the pink group met, Mrs. Luckett, the guidance counselor, stopped by to do a lesson about being special.  After she left, we resumed our literacy block.

Blue -   We reread the poem, "Storms At Sea" and discussed unknown words.  Then we identified similes and metaphors from the poem, determining what was being compared and what each meant.

After our literacy block we reviewed this week's vocabulary word, frequently, and our weekly puzzles.  Then we ended the day with a quick class meeting.  First, we shared what we wish for.  Then, we exchanged compliments and thank-yous.  Finally, we discussed the need to focus and stay on task during the days leading up to the holiday break.