Fabulous Friday

This morning the students completed the Friday section of the vocabulary sheet for our word of the week, utilize.  Then, they chose which academic skill they wanted to practice since it is Free Choice Friday.  After watching the announcements, we switched for math.

Math began with a numeric expression warm up.  Then, we reviewed the homework from last night.  After that, we began our rotations.

During the small group lesson we evaluated numeric expressions.  During math with a partner, the students played a board game that reinforced solving expressions using the order of operations.  FInally, during the technology portion, some students completed Xtra Math and used web sites to identify the volume of solid figures.  Some students did not have Internet access, so those students played Multiplication War.

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

After math, we played a quick game of Kahoot to review the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.  Then we reviewed this week´s word of the week, utilize, and the answers to our weekly puzzle.  Next, we read chapter 40-42 of WTMMTM.

After that, we set up the Student Treasures pages and then the children began their indepdent work.

FIrst, they completed the Friday section of the reaing skills page.  Then, they worked on the comprehension sheet for chapters 40-42 of WTMMTM.  Next, the worked on revising, editiong, and publishing their fiction stories.

As they worked, I met with guided reading groups.

Pink:  We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet.  Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

Blue:  We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet.  Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

Green:  We reviewed the Friday protion of the reading skills sheet.  Then we discussed the themes of family and kindness/friendship and generated examples from the novel, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

After our literacy block, Ms. Snyder came in to do a lesson about the importance of learning the basic skills in elementary school and how it impacts each child´s future.  Then the students each completed a questionnaire identifying what they like to do and which job they might want to pursue in the future.

We ended the day with a class meeting.  First, each person shared what was on their mind.  Then, we exchanged thank yous and compliments.  Finally, we talked about the improtance of following first time directions and doing our best work....basically tightening up a bit.  :-)