Science
LO: I can identify weather symbols and their meanings.
Activity: We created a chart where we drew each symbol and explained what it meant, then we looked at a weather map and identified the symbols we just learned about. Finally, we played a game on the SmartBoard where we placed weather symbols on the map where they belonged.
Writing
LO: I can create an outline for an informative writing piece.
Activity: We worked in our table groups to write an outline for a topic. We wrote the outline on posters and shared them with the class.
Reading
LO: I can compare and contrast similar themes, topics, and patterns of events in two stories.
Activity: Today, we read "The Korean Cinderella" and compared it to the traditional story that we read yesterday.
Math
LO: I can add and subtract decimals.
Activity: We played a game where students used a spinner and added the decimals they got. At the end of ten spins, the person with the highest sum won.
*HW: Students have one math problem in their planners!
Tomorrow we will be doing LOTS of fun things to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday!! It is also my last day of my solo week and Mrs. Burton will be absent because she is moving!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Our Class Needs Your Help!
We need you help!!
Our class had such a great time being able to read I Survived: Hurrican Katrina together, that I'd like to see if we can purchase another class read-aloud!
We are currently on our weather unit and this text would provide to be very beneficial! Through this fictional text we will be able to learn text structures, character's actions/emotions, content specific vocabulary related to fourth grade science (weather), and much more!!
If you are able to help, we'd love for you to purchase a book. You can either purchase this book with the intent that it will be your child's or it will be a donation to our classroom library. Either way, we'd love it! If you'd rather turn in money for the book to be ordered, that would be great, too! I can take cash and will let you know when your book has been ordered.
From Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Storm-Makers-Jennifer-Smith/dp/0316179582
Cost: $8.00
(students are able to bring their kindles, etc. to read books)
Lexile: 940
Book Blurb:
Enter the world of The Storm Makers, where there's magic behind every forecast.
What starts as an ordinary summer turns exciting and perilous for twins Ruby and Simon when strange occurrences begin happening on their farm -- sudden gusts of wind, rainstorms, and even tornado warnings -- that seem eerily timed to Simon's emotions.
Then a stranger arrives and tells the twins that Simon is a Storm Maker -- part of a clandestine group of people entrusted with controlling and taming the weather -- and that he is in great danger. Soon Simon and Ruby must race against the clock as they try to master Simon's powers in time to stop a rogue Storm Maker's treacherous -- and potentially deadly -- plans.
In this thrilling new adventure, loyalties can shift as quickly as the wind . . . and the ordinary can turn extraordinary in the blink of an eye.
Our class had such a great time being able to read I Survived: Hurrican Katrina together, that I'd like to see if we can purchase another class read-aloud!
We are currently on our weather unit and this text would provide to be very beneficial! Through this fictional text we will be able to learn text structures, character's actions/emotions, content specific vocabulary related to fourth grade science (weather), and much more!!
If you are able to help, we'd love for you to purchase a book. You can either purchase this book with the intent that it will be your child's or it will be a donation to our classroom library. Either way, we'd love it! If you'd rather turn in money for the book to be ordered, that would be great, too! I can take cash and will let you know when your book has been ordered.
From Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Storm-Makers-Jennifer-Smith/dp/0316179582
Cost: $8.00
(students are able to bring their kindles, etc. to read books)
Lexile: 940
Book Blurb:
Enter the world of The Storm Makers, where there's magic behind every forecast.
What starts as an ordinary summer turns exciting and perilous for twins Ruby and Simon when strange occurrences begin happening on their farm -- sudden gusts of wind, rainstorms, and even tornado warnings -- that seem eerily timed to Simon's emotions.
Then a stranger arrives and tells the twins that Simon is a Storm Maker -- part of a clandestine group of people entrusted with controlling and taming the weather -- and that he is in great danger. Soon Simon and Ruby must race against the clock as they try to master Simon's powers in time to stop a rogue Storm Maker's treacherous -- and potentially deadly -- plans.
In this thrilling new adventure, loyalties can shift as quickly as the wind . . . and the ordinary can turn extraordinary in the blink of an eye.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Wednesday
FYI:
*Wednesday Folders day
*I'm looking for an easy recipe the kids can make in class using measurements. This will be for an upcoming lesson in a few weeks. If you have any ideas or recipes you've used with your kids, would you mind sending them my way? Also, if you'd like to help when we get to this, let me know!! Thank you.
*Feb. Book Club is tomorrow 3-330. March Book Club sheets will go home tomorrow as well.
From Miss Kirk...
Science LO: I can explain the difference between weather and climate.
Activity: We watched a video about weather and climate, then we went to the computer lab and did a Web Quest on the same topic.
Writing LO: I can create an outline for an informative piece of writing.
Activity: Today we started thinking about how we would write informative pieces. We brainstormed a list of ideas we would like to write about, then students created an outline about a topic of their choice.
Reading LO: I can compare and contrast similar themes, topics, and patterns of events in two stories.
Activity: We read a traditional Cinderella story, then filled out a chart about the main characters, setting, main events, and theme. Tomorrow, we will read a second Cinderella story and compare the two!
Math LO: I can add and subtract decimals.
Activity: Students learned how to add and subtract decimals, then they practiced with a partner. They caught on quickly and did a great job! After this, we worked through some word problems together.
No HW tonight!
*Wednesday Folders day
*I'm looking for an easy recipe the kids can make in class using measurements. This will be for an upcoming lesson in a few weeks. If you have any ideas or recipes you've used with your kids, would you mind sending them my way? Also, if you'd like to help when we get to this, let me know!! Thank you.
*Feb. Book Club is tomorrow 3-330. March Book Club sheets will go home tomorrow as well.
From Miss Kirk...
Science LO: I can explain the difference between weather and climate.
Activity: We watched a video about weather and climate, then we went to the computer lab and did a Web Quest on the same topic.
Writing LO: I can create an outline for an informative piece of writing.
Activity: Today we started thinking about how we would write informative pieces. We brainstormed a list of ideas we would like to write about, then students created an outline about a topic of their choice.
Reading LO: I can compare and contrast similar themes, topics, and patterns of events in two stories.
Activity: We read a traditional Cinderella story, then filled out a chart about the main characters, setting, main events, and theme. Tomorrow, we will read a second Cinderella story and compare the two!
Math LO: I can add and subtract decimals.
Activity: Students learned how to add and subtract decimals, then they practiced with a partner. They caught on quickly and did a great job! After this, we worked through some word problems together.
No HW tonight!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tuesday
FYI:
*Book Club is THIS Thursday from 3-3:30
*Mrs. Burton will be out Friday - she's moving!
*Friday is Read Across America Day for Dr. Seuss' Birthday! We will be doing some fun things in honor of Dr. Seuss! If your child has a favorite book by him, please send it in for your child to read!! :)
From Miss Kirk...
Science LO: I can read a weather map.
Activity: We watched a short BrainPop video about weather and took notes about things we learned. Then, we did a scavenger hunt using The Weather Channel website and a newspaper weather map to answer questions.
Writing LO: I can explain how an informative article is organized.
Activity: We read an article about Hurricane Sandy and created an outline of the main points in the article.
Reading LO: I can determine the meaning of the phrase "an odyssey".
Activity: We watched a short video about Odysseus and his odyssey, then read the story. Then, we discussed what it meant to have an odyssey, and students wrote their own modern-day version of the story.
HW:*Fluency Folder Reading
Math LO: I can round decimals.
Activity: We learned a new skill today, and it was a little tricky at first, but students caught on quickly! We did some examples on individual white boards, then students played a game in pairs to practice some more.
HW: *Sheet with two rounding problems. Please sign!
*Book Club is THIS Thursday from 3-3:30
*Mrs. Burton will be out Friday - she's moving!
*Friday is Read Across America Day for Dr. Seuss' Birthday! We will be doing some fun things in honor of Dr. Seuss! If your child has a favorite book by him, please send it in for your child to read!! :)
From Miss Kirk...
Science LO: I can read a weather map.
Activity: We watched a short BrainPop video about weather and took notes about things we learned. Then, we did a scavenger hunt using The Weather Channel website and a newspaper weather map to answer questions.
Writing LO: I can explain how an informative article is organized.
Activity: We read an article about Hurricane Sandy and created an outline of the main points in the article.
Reading LO: I can determine the meaning of the phrase "an odyssey".
Activity: We watched a short video about Odysseus and his odyssey, then read the story. Then, we discussed what it meant to have an odyssey, and students wrote their own modern-day version of the story.
HW:*Fluency Folder Reading
Math LO: I can round decimals.
Activity: We learned a new skill today, and it was a little tricky at first, but students caught on quickly! We did some examples on individual white boards, then students played a game in pairs to practice some more.
HW: *Sheet with two rounding problems. Please sign!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Monday!
Students have a special note who behaved well for Miss Kirk today. The note will be in their planners. If your child did NOT receive a note, have a conversation on how they can improve tomorrow! Thanks! ~Mrs. Burton
FYI:
*Book Club THIS Thursday! 3-3:30
*Mrs. Burton will be OUT this Friday! I am moving on Friday!! :) :)
Below is from Miss Kirk...
*Fluency Folder: NEW genre reading is being sent home. This week we are focusing on Fantasy genre. This is Week 3!
Science LO: I can explain the movement of the Earth, Sun and Moon.
Activity: Students had their quiz over our last unit today. We also created a list of things we learned this past unit. Our next unit will be about weather, so we created a list of what we already know about weather.
Reading LO: I can determine the meaning of the phrase "an Achilles' heel".
Activity: We read the story of Achilles and discussed the allusion "an Achilles' heel". Students also did a character trait map of Achilles and wrote a short story using the phrase "Achilles' heel" that they shared with a partner.
Writing LO: I can explain how an informative article is organized.
Activity: Together, we read an informative article about weather. Then, we created an outline of that article and looked at all of the different text features in the article.
Math LO: I can order decimals from least to greatest and greatest to least.
Activity: We began by ordering decimals on our individual whiteboards, then students were given note cards with decimals on them and had to put themselves in order. We also did an activity where students had a Post-It with a decimal on it on their back and they had to rely on others to help put them in order. This was a little tricky, but very fun!
HW-Students have a homework sheet on ordering decimals tonight.
I had a great first day of my solo week and am looking forward to day two tomorrow!! :)
FYI:
*Book Club THIS Thursday! 3-3:30
*Mrs. Burton will be OUT this Friday! I am moving on Friday!! :) :)
Below is from Miss Kirk...
*Fluency Folder: NEW genre reading is being sent home. This week we are focusing on Fantasy genre. This is Week 3!
Science LO: I can explain the movement of the Earth, Sun and Moon.
Activity: Students had their quiz over our last unit today. We also created a list of things we learned this past unit. Our next unit will be about weather, so we created a list of what we already know about weather.
Reading LO: I can determine the meaning of the phrase "an Achilles' heel".
Activity: We read the story of Achilles and discussed the allusion "an Achilles' heel". Students also did a character trait map of Achilles and wrote a short story using the phrase "Achilles' heel" that they shared with a partner.
Writing LO: I can explain how an informative article is organized.
Activity: Together, we read an informative article about weather. Then, we created an outline of that article and looked at all of the different text features in the article.
Math LO: I can order decimals from least to greatest and greatest to least.
Activity: We began by ordering decimals on our individual whiteboards, then students were given note cards with decimals on them and had to put themselves in order. We also did an activity where students had a Post-It with a decimal on it on their back and they had to rely on others to help put them in order. This was a little tricky, but very fun!
HW-Students have a homework sheet on ordering decimals tonight.
I had a great first day of my solo week and am looking forward to day two tomorrow!! :)
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wednesday
FYI:
*Wednesday Folders
*Chik-Fil-A Night is Thursday! Let's win the party again!! :) :) - Remember to write "Burton" on the bottom of your receipt or bring the piece of paper from school and write "Burton" on the bottom.
Fluency Folders:
This week students are focusing on Reader's Theatre Scripts (plays). PLEASE help your child in remembering to read this each day. It should take 5-10 minutes! They can read to you:
*in the car on the way to practice/church/home from school
*while you are cooking dinner
*the last 5 minutes around the dinner table
*right before bed
*during commercials of your tv shows
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make this a priority. Most of the kids are excited to read to you and get scored. IF you just don't have time for this, remember, I am asking you write me a note and let me know so I can set up an early time in the mornings for your child to come read to me daily to get this completed.
****Yes, kids are still reading their own books for Literacy Letters. NO, I don't think this is too much reading! Remember my philosophy on HW ~ I don't give busy work, I don't give a ton, I give items where the kids can SHOW OFF to you! :)
Science LO: I can determine why we have seasons.
Activity: Science Court! We were able to become the detectives again and watch a trial, use our groups with each other's knowledge, and then determine the guilty! Students did a great job on this!
No HW
Writing LO: I can use RUN and RAP to answer Extended Responses.
Activity: Woo Hoo! I was so impressed with all the kids who were able to answer the RUN question in the planner! Today students also learned RAP to now answer the questions better. Students worked on ER's in small groups and then on their own. Look forward to your child telling you about the actual "rap" session that the 4th grade teachers have planned for Friday! ha! We will have the BEST ER answering kids around! :)
**BLOG Question for Planner - Tell your parent what RAP stands for. Have your parent write it in the planner for a Pop-Up Lunch!
Reading LO: I can compare and contrast a greek myth and a roman myth.
Activity: Students worked with 2 stories, Persephone & Demeter and Daughter of the Earth. Students realized they were both about telling us why we have seasons, and ways they were similar and different. Students worked on finding the structure of each text as well as depicting the characters and symbols in each.
No HW
Math LO: I can compare decimals. I can read decimals fluently. I can convert fractions to decimals.
Activity: We had several learning targets today during math. Students worked in small math groups and rotated between me, Miss Kirk, or a game. The students handled this very well and it was good to let some groups stay on a certain topic they were having trouble with, move along with other groups, or move very forward!
HW: there is a decimal written in the math box in the planner - kids need to write it in word form and fraction form
*Looking Ahead:
**Black History Program: Tuskegee Airmen Thursday morning at 8:00
**Black History Program: School Wide 1:15 Friday
*Next week is Miss Kirk's Solo Week
*Monday is Science Test
*Next Thursday is tentative Decimals test
*Wednesday Folders
*Chik-Fil-A Night is Thursday! Let's win the party again!! :) :) - Remember to write "Burton" on the bottom of your receipt or bring the piece of paper from school and write "Burton" on the bottom.
Fluency Folders:
This week students are focusing on Reader's Theatre Scripts (plays). PLEASE help your child in remembering to read this each day. It should take 5-10 minutes! They can read to you:
*in the car on the way to practice/church/home from school
*while you are cooking dinner
*the last 5 minutes around the dinner table
*right before bed
*during commercials of your tv shows
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make this a priority. Most of the kids are excited to read to you and get scored. IF you just don't have time for this, remember, I am asking you write me a note and let me know so I can set up an early time in the mornings for your child to come read to me daily to get this completed.
****Yes, kids are still reading their own books for Literacy Letters. NO, I don't think this is too much reading! Remember my philosophy on HW ~ I don't give busy work, I don't give a ton, I give items where the kids can SHOW OFF to you! :)
Science LO: I can determine why we have seasons.
Activity: Science Court! We were able to become the detectives again and watch a trial, use our groups with each other's knowledge, and then determine the guilty! Students did a great job on this!
No HW
Writing LO: I can use RUN and RAP to answer Extended Responses.
Activity: Woo Hoo! I was so impressed with all the kids who were able to answer the RUN question in the planner! Today students also learned RAP to now answer the questions better. Students worked on ER's in small groups and then on their own. Look forward to your child telling you about the actual "rap" session that the 4th grade teachers have planned for Friday! ha! We will have the BEST ER answering kids around! :)
**BLOG Question for Planner - Tell your parent what RAP stands for. Have your parent write it in the planner for a Pop-Up Lunch!
Reading LO: I can compare and contrast a greek myth and a roman myth.
Activity: Students worked with 2 stories, Persephone & Demeter and Daughter of the Earth. Students realized they were both about telling us why we have seasons, and ways they were similar and different. Students worked on finding the structure of each text as well as depicting the characters and symbols in each.
No HW
Math LO: I can compare decimals. I can read decimals fluently. I can convert fractions to decimals.
Activity: We had several learning targets today during math. Students worked in small math groups and rotated between me, Miss Kirk, or a game. The students handled this very well and it was good to let some groups stay on a certain topic they were having trouble with, move along with other groups, or move very forward!
HW: there is a decimal written in the math box in the planner - kids need to write it in word form and fraction form
*Looking Ahead:
**Black History Program: Tuskegee Airmen Thursday morning at 8:00
**Black History Program: School Wide 1:15 Friday
*Next week is Miss Kirk's Solo Week
*Monday is Science Test
*Next Thursday is tentative Decimals test
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Tuesday!
*New Fluency Folders:
This week students will focus on Reader's Theatre (scripts) on their reading level. Please have your child read their play to you each night this week! Sign for Week 2 only!! These will be due next Monday!
*Miss Kirk completed her Solo Day today where she taught the kids all day. Next week she will be completing her Solo Week where she will be teaching all week! I will, of course, be in the room all week, too! :)
Science LO: I can explain the phases of the moon.
Activity: Students used a model to describe and see the phases of the moon. Students were asked to write and draw each model in their science journals.
*We will be completing this unit this week and will be testing on Monday!
Writing LO: I can use RUN to answer an extended response.
Activity: We are in Extended Response Boot Camp this week! We are working hard to align our strategies of RUN and RAP to complete better answers for ER's! Today students worked on the RUN method to complete an ER on the Sneetches by Dr. Seuss! :)
**Ask your child is they can tell you what RUN means and if so, write it in the planner for a Pop-Up Lunch!
Reading LO: I can explain the myth "Persephone & Demeter".
Activity: Students read about both characters in a myth. Miss Kirk and the students first read this together and then students read in pairs to depict what makes each character important in every day language we use now.
Math LO: I can place decimals on a number line.
Activity: Students first reviewed fractions and decimals and how they are alike. Next, students received different decimals in tenths and hundredths and placed them on a number line. Students also worked on this skill through different activities in small groups and whole class.
HW: sheet - please sign
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thursday!
Happy Heart Day!! XOXO
FYI:
*Thanks so much for those of you who were able to come last night to Showcase Night! I was so happy to see so many parents. The kids had a great time showing off to you! If you missed it, take a quick look through our "Harriet Tubman Project" which is located on the right side of the blog. Kids did a great job!
*Valentine's Party was so fun today! Thanks!! :) Great to see some of the parents here today!!
*I will be OUT tomorrow. There will not be a blog. If students get all their work completed, they should not have HW.
*We do NOT have school on Monday for President's Day. Enjoy your 3 day weekend with your child!
*HW: Fluency Folders are DUE Tuesday with the book, please!! :)
ScienceLO: I can explain why we have seasons.
Activity: Students read about the seasons and also were able to participate through an online module to show the reasons for seasons. Ask your child! Students also drew models in their science journals.
SSLO: I can describe landforms in the regions of the US.
Activity: Students took the information they read yesterday about one region and were then put into a group with students who learned about different regions. We used our Speaking & Listening standards as we presented our information to the others in our groups.
Reading LO: I can identify the allusion of Pandora's Box.
Activity: Students read a fiction story that had the same allusion within the text as Pandora's box. Students compared and contrasted these two stories. Next, students presented their plays they had read from yesterday around the myth.
No HW
Fluency: Students worked on rate and phrasing in shared pairs and on their own. We had 5 Open Mic kiddos who performed - they did a great job!
Math LO: I can identify decimal place values.
Activity: Math was shortened today because of the Valentine's Day Party! We did review the decimal place value by giving each students a place value or a number and doing a movement game.
No HW
FYI:
*Thanks so much for those of you who were able to come last night to Showcase Night! I was so happy to see so many parents. The kids had a great time showing off to you! If you missed it, take a quick look through our "Harriet Tubman Project" which is located on the right side of the blog. Kids did a great job!
*Valentine's Party was so fun today! Thanks!! :) Great to see some of the parents here today!!
*I will be OUT tomorrow. There will not be a blog. If students get all their work completed, they should not have HW.
*We do NOT have school on Monday for President's Day. Enjoy your 3 day weekend with your child!
*HW: Fluency Folders are DUE Tuesday with the book, please!! :)
ScienceLO: I can explain why we have seasons.
Activity: Students read about the seasons and also were able to participate through an online module to show the reasons for seasons. Ask your child! Students also drew models in their science journals.
SSLO: I can describe landforms in the regions of the US.
Activity: Students took the information they read yesterday about one region and were then put into a group with students who learned about different regions. We used our Speaking & Listening standards as we presented our information to the others in our groups.
Reading LO: I can identify the allusion of Pandora's Box.
Activity: Students read a fiction story that had the same allusion within the text as Pandora's box. Students compared and contrasted these two stories. Next, students presented their plays they had read from yesterday around the myth.
No HW
Fluency: Students worked on rate and phrasing in shared pairs and on their own. We had 5 Open Mic kiddos who performed - they did a great job!
Math LO: I can identify decimal place values.
Activity: Math was shortened today because of the Valentine's Day Party! We did review the decimal place value by giving each students a place value or a number and doing a movement game.
No HW
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Tuesday
Quick Post!
*Literacy Letters due TOMORROW!
**Showcase Night TOMORROW! Drop in any time from 5-7!!!
***Come to our Valentine's Day Party from 1:15-2:15 on Thursday! Students need Valentines! The list is in a below post OR I sent home a note last week with the names!
HW:
1. Fluency Folders (5 min. at the least)
2. Begin making your Valentine's Box/Bag
3. Write Literacy Letter - due tomorrow
*Literacy Letters due TOMORROW!
**Showcase Night TOMORROW! Drop in any time from 5-7!!!
***Come to our Valentine's Day Party from 1:15-2:15 on Thursday! Students need Valentines! The list is in a below post OR I sent home a note last week with the names!
HW:
1. Fluency Folders (5 min. at the least)
2. Begin making your Valentine's Box/Bag
3. Write Literacy Letter - due tomorrow
Monday, February 11, 2013
Monday!
FYI:
Big week!!
*Book Fair this week -
WED.:
donuts for Dads/muffins for Moms - 715-745am
Family Book Fair Night
Showcase Night
5-7pm
***NEW***
Fluency Folder -
Students will be bringing home a Fluency Folder. This is to be completed WEEKLY with YOU!! It should only take about 5 minutes per night. If you want them to read longer than that is YOUR choice! I am sending home a poetry book based on your child's current reading level. In the folder, it explains what I would like for you to listen to. Students will be working on this genre ALL WEEK. You will be filling out ONLY week 1. Please sign under "Lucky Listener" each day. PLEASE make this fun. Do not get 'down' on your student if you do not think they are reading fluently. In most cases, I KNOW THIS, and we are working, but your child needs to feel happy and want to share in reading with you. THANK YOU!
Any questions - please email.
Science: Students began a new unit today in science with Miss Kirk - Earth, Sun, Movements. Students watched a video of Baumgartner and his amazing stunt and then began an activity with shadows.
No HW
SS: none
Reading: We began a new unit on greek mythology. Students delved into the family tree of gods and their roles through a play. We had such great discussions we did not get to the prefix/suffix words yet!
No HW
Math: Students created decimal art to see the correlation between fractions and decimals.
No HW
Big week!!
*Book Fair this week -
WED.:
donuts for Dads/muffins for Moms - 715-745am
Family Book Fair Night
Showcase Night
5-7pm
***NEW***
Fluency Folder -
Students will be bringing home a Fluency Folder. This is to be completed WEEKLY with YOU!! It should only take about 5 minutes per night. If you want them to read longer than that is YOUR choice! I am sending home a poetry book based on your child's current reading level. In the folder, it explains what I would like for you to listen to. Students will be working on this genre ALL WEEK. You will be filling out ONLY week 1. Please sign under "Lucky Listener" each day. PLEASE make this fun. Do not get 'down' on your student if you do not think they are reading fluently. In most cases, I KNOW THIS, and we are working, but your child needs to feel happy and want to share in reading with you. THANK YOU!
Any questions - please email.
Science: Students began a new unit today in science with Miss Kirk - Earth, Sun, Movements. Students watched a video of Baumgartner and his amazing stunt and then began an activity with shadows.
No HW
SS: none
Reading: We began a new unit on greek mythology. Students delved into the family tree of gods and their roles through a play. We had such great discussions we did not get to the prefix/suffix words yet!
No HW
Math: Students created decimal art to see the correlation between fractions and decimals.
No HW
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Thursday
HW:
Know the 6 regions of KY and where they are on a map of KY for quiz tomorrow
Finish math packet if not finished in class
Have a good night!
Know the 6 regions of KY and where they are on a map of KY for quiz tomorrow
Finish math packet if not finished in class
Have a good night!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Wednesday
FYI:
Wednesday Folders - Valentine's List
NEXT Wed.: Lit. Letters due, Showcase Night, Book Fair Family Night
Feb. 14th - Valentine's Party
HW:
Study for Science Test:
I've helped the kids outline how to study for the test. They have their science journals and papers we've done on this unit. We've packed it all together in their journals. Students are to read their Learning Targets on each page and be able to answer them, talk aloud to you or write it down if you are busy what fast and slow changes are and how they affect the earth's surface.
Reading Summary:
Students read a short text in their Treasure's book (A Library Card for Emilio) and they are summarizing this text. We are having lots of trouble with this skill, so we are practicing daily.
Wednesday Folders - Valentine's List
NEXT Wed.: Lit. Letters due, Showcase Night, Book Fair Family Night
Feb. 14th - Valentine's Party
HW:
Study for Science Test:
I've helped the kids outline how to study for the test. They have their science journals and papers we've done on this unit. We've packed it all together in their journals. Students are to read their Learning Targets on each page and be able to answer them, talk aloud to you or write it down if you are busy what fast and slow changes are and how they affect the earth's surface.
Reading Summary:
Students read a short text in their Treasure's book (A Library Card for Emilio) and they are summarizing this text. We are having lots of trouble with this skill, so we are practicing daily.
Valentine's List! - Will be in Wed. Folders, too!
Valentine’s
Day Party – Feb. 14th 1:15-2:15
*Mrs. Crockett
sent home a volunteer note with items to help bring in to make our party great!
ALL parents are welcome! Come party with your child! J
*Valentine Boxes: Students will create these at
home. They can be made out of a paper
sack, shoe box, cardboard mailbox (Michael’s has some), etc. If you need items, please let me know. IF your child plans on bringing valentines to
pass out to the class, he MUST bring one for EACH CHILD in our
room. No exceptions. Below I have placed the class list. Students can bring in their Valentines on
Feb. 14th.
Lukas
Malak
Jax
Hannah
Katie
Treanna
Ben
Kyndal
Lilly
Isaac
Caleb
Gray
Jalea
Annika
Craig
Michael
Sarayah
Sarah
Zeke
Gary
Preet
Bristol
Ryleigh
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Tuesday
FYI:
*Literacy Letter due NEXT Wednesday (Feb. 13)
*Showcase Night/Book Fair Night Wednesday, Feb. 13, 5-7 (more to come on this)
*Valentine's Day Party Feb. 14th, 1:15-2:15 (see paper coming home today, list will be in Wed. folders)
Science LO: I can determine erosion and weathering.
Activity: Today we read and did comprehension activities on these two science terms. The students then filled out a study guide. The test will be THURSDAY.
HW: study study guide
SS LO: I can name the regions of KY.
Activity: Students will need to know the regions of KY for a quiz on FRIDAY
Fluency/SSR LO: I can use phrasing to help me become a better reader.
Activity: Students worked on phrasing after a mini lesson. Then they read with partners while I completed fluency checks with 6 kids. Students also responded to literature in their reading response journals.
Writing LO: I can complete an introduction for my narrative.
Activity: Today students worked on making their introductions better!
Reading LO: I can name the events in a story and create a summary.
Activity: We read an excerpt from Because of Winn-Dixie. Students worked together to create an event list to help write a summary. We will continue with the summary tomorrow.
HW: one page to read aloud TO YOU!! and complete the events question
Math LO: I can answer fraction standards questions in word forms.
Activity: Today we split into leveled groups for different levels of support while we worked on several word problems involving all of our fraction standards we have learned. Some of these were difficult for the kids. We will be doing this tomorrow as well.
HW: packet - ONLY do #'s 8 and 9 on the first page, we will do the rest together tomorrow
**NEEDS**
If you are able, we are looking for the following:
nonfiction books
biography books
mystery books
sports books
tall tale books
*Literacy Letter due NEXT Wednesday (Feb. 13)
*Showcase Night/Book Fair Night Wednesday, Feb. 13, 5-7 (more to come on this)
*Valentine's Day Party Feb. 14th, 1:15-2:15 (see paper coming home today, list will be in Wed. folders)
Science LO: I can determine erosion and weathering.
Activity: Today we read and did comprehension activities on these two science terms. The students then filled out a study guide. The test will be THURSDAY.
HW: study study guide
SS LO: I can name the regions of KY.
Activity: Students will need to know the regions of KY for a quiz on FRIDAY
Fluency/SSR LO: I can use phrasing to help me become a better reader.
Activity: Students worked on phrasing after a mini lesson. Then they read with partners while I completed fluency checks with 6 kids. Students also responded to literature in their reading response journals.
Writing LO: I can complete an introduction for my narrative.
Activity: Today students worked on making their introductions better!
Reading LO: I can name the events in a story and create a summary.
Activity: We read an excerpt from Because of Winn-Dixie. Students worked together to create an event list to help write a summary. We will continue with the summary tomorrow.
HW: one page to read aloud TO YOU!! and complete the events question
Math LO: I can answer fraction standards questions in word forms.
Activity: Today we split into leveled groups for different levels of support while we worked on several word problems involving all of our fraction standards we have learned. Some of these were difficult for the kids. We will be doing this tomorrow as well.
HW: packet - ONLY do #'s 8 and 9 on the first page, we will do the rest together tomorrow
**NEEDS**
If you are able, we are looking for the following:
nonfiction books
biography books
mystery books
sports books
tall tale books
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