Terrific Tuesday

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

Math began with an error analysis warm up involving the subtraction of fractions.  Then, we reviewed last night's homework.  After that, we began our rotations.

During the small group instruction, we represented and interpreted measurement data using line plots.  During math with a partner, the students watched a Learn Zillion lesson about line plots and then created a line plot using dice to determine the data.  Finally, during the technology rotation, the students completed a session of Xtra Math.  Then, they viewed a Khan Academy lesson about line plots and completed the associated practice activity.

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

Students were given a paper during the small group instruction to complete for homework.  I also attached it to a post in GC.

After math, we began our literacy block.

First, I showed the students the information about the Paper Bag Project representing the countries they researched.  We spent time discussing the requirements, the due date, and who was to complete the work.  Then, they each got a copy of the instructions, and a paper bag to use.

Next, we began our writing lesson.  First, we reviewed the personal narratives we read yesterday.  Next, we began a class chart titled, "Notes about Personal Narratives," and added "tells a true story from the author's life."  Next, we read another personal narrative written by Eloise Greenfield, about an experience she had when the boxing champ, Joe Louis, played on a golf course near her home.  After that, the students spent 20 minutes beginning a draft of a personal narrative about a special memory from their life.  Finally, while we ate snack, the students shared their writing with the class.

Next, we began our independent work block.  First, the children read an assigned article, twice.  The second time they read it, they circled unknown words and marked places that were surprising and/or confusing.  Next, they worked on the two drafts they began yesterday and today during the writing block.  Additionally, they finished their topic list for personal narratives.  After that, they completed the Flocabulary assignment, about summarizing text, that they began yesterday.

Guided Reading:

Today the groups were based on our upcoming bi-monthly informal reading assessments.  Based on data, students were assigned an article to read. 

I had a chance to meet with 2 out of the 3 groups and listen to each child read.  Additionally, we discussed unknown words, and confusing and surprising parts.

The students ended their day in art with Mrs. Daniell.