Language Arts~
We did not have our usual round of Language Arts testing today because of Acuity testing and make-up Acuity testing. We are planning to take these tests on Monday.
Today we worked with non-fiction reading, writing a story and polishing our personal narrative from yesterday.
HW: None
Math~
We practiced our skills today.
HW: None
Science~
Today was a show what you know day. Test day!
HW: None
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Thoughtful Thursday
Language Arts~
Today we spent some time reviewing complex sentences. We also worked on a phonics page that focused on the long o sound. I also introduced the concept of parallel structure in writing. We did a worksheet together where we tried to find the examples of parallel writing. This skill will not be tested at this point. It was just an introduction. We visited the courtyard this morning. The kids were quiet observers of the world around them. They took notes on what they could see, hear and smell. We are turning the notes into a journal entry. We also reviewed the vocabulary and comprehensions skills of the week.
HW: Finish up the homework packet.
Math~
Show what you know day! We took our unit 2 test.
HW: None
Science~
Show what you know day, Part 2! We took our chapter 2 test.
HW: None
Today we spent some time reviewing complex sentences. We also worked on a phonics page that focused on the long o sound. I also introduced the concept of parallel structure in writing. We did a worksheet together where we tried to find the examples of parallel writing. This skill will not be tested at this point. It was just an introduction. We visited the courtyard this morning. The kids were quiet observers of the world around them. They took notes on what they could see, hear and smell. We are turning the notes into a journal entry. We also reviewed the vocabulary and comprehensions skills of the week.
HW: Finish up the homework packet.
Math~
Show what you know day! We took our unit 2 test.
HW: None
Science~
Show what you know day, Part 2! We took our chapter 2 test.
HW: None
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Wednesday's stuff
Language Arts~
Grammar - Reviewed simple, compound, complex and run-on sentences. We fixed the run on sentences.
Reading - We read and discussed The Raft. We concentrated on how the setting and characters change the plot.
Writing - We discussed journal entries. We will brainstorm and write one tomorrow.
Test - We took our Acuity Language Arts test.
HW: Weekly Homework
Math~
We reviewed for our unit 2 test.
HW: None
Science~
We reviewed for our test on Friday.
HW: None
Have a great day!
Grammar - Reviewed simple, compound, complex and run-on sentences. We fixed the run on sentences.
Reading - We read and discussed The Raft. We concentrated on how the setting and characters change the plot.
Writing - We discussed journal entries. We will brainstorm and write one tomorrow.
Test - We took our Acuity Language Arts test.
HW: Weekly Homework
Math~
We reviewed for our unit 2 test.
HW: None
Science~
We reviewed for our test on Friday.
HW: None
Have a great day!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Today is Tuesday....
Here is wheat we did today!
Language Arts~ We reviewed simple sentences and sentence fragments. We practiced fixing sentence fragments by changing them in to complex and compound sentences. We also sorted our spelling words by the way we spell the long o sound. We also solved riddles using spelling words. We read short stories and compared them with The Raft. We put our common core words into our glossary.
HW: Keep working on the packet!
Math~
Acuity testing today!
HW: None
Science~
We reviewed for the test on Thursday by playing a jeopardy game.
HW: None
Have a great evening!
Language Arts~ We reviewed simple sentences and sentence fragments. We practiced fixing sentence fragments by changing them in to complex and compound sentences. We also sorted our spelling words by the way we spell the long o sound. We also solved riddles using spelling words. We read short stories and compared them with The Raft. We put our common core words into our glossary.
HW: Keep working on the packet!
Math~
Acuity testing today!
HW: None
Science~
We reviewed for the test on Thursday by playing a jeopardy game.
HW: None
Have a great evening!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Monday News and Notes
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Language Arts~
Today we took our spelling pretest over long o words. We filled in our homework packets. Our Story this week is called The Raft. We will be working on context clues, characters, settings, plot, and run-on sentences in class. Disgusted, raft, scattered, cluttered, downstream and nozzle are our story vocabulary. Our Common Core Vocabulary includes plot, context clues, purpose, audience, and voice. Plot includes the events in a story. Context clues provide help in the text when we don't know what a word means. Purpose, audience, and voice all go with writing standards. Purpose is why we write something. Our audience is who we are writing to and our voice is making sure that our personality shows through in or writing.
We reviewed our vocabulary and comprehension skills. We also worked on fixing run-on sentences by using conjunctions or splitting the sentences in two simpler sentences. We listened to the story.
HW: Weekly Homework is due on Friday
Math~
Our focus today was on subtraction. We subtracted numbers with regrouping today. The focus of our board work today was reviewing for Thursday's math test. We will spend a few minutes each day and the majority of Wednesday reviewing for the test.
Tomorrow we have acuity testing. This test will help us plan further math instruction. Students may chew sugar-free mint gum while taking the test.
HW: Weekly homework and Study Link 2.9
Science~
We are already finishing up chapter 2. We reviewed the study guide that we have been filling in together. Then we learned about acquired traits and talked about how dogs used learned behaviors and instincts to help us. Test is on Friday!
HW: Science Worksheet is due on Wednesday.
Language Arts~
Today we took our spelling pretest over long o words. We filled in our homework packets. Our Story this week is called The Raft. We will be working on context clues, characters, settings, plot, and run-on sentences in class. Disgusted, raft, scattered, cluttered, downstream and nozzle are our story vocabulary. Our Common Core Vocabulary includes plot, context clues, purpose, audience, and voice. Plot includes the events in a story. Context clues provide help in the text when we don't know what a word means. Purpose, audience, and voice all go with writing standards. Purpose is why we write something. Our audience is who we are writing to and our voice is making sure that our personality shows through in or writing.
We reviewed our vocabulary and comprehension skills. We also worked on fixing run-on sentences by using conjunctions or splitting the sentences in two simpler sentences. We listened to the story.
HW: Weekly Homework is due on Friday
Math~
Our focus today was on subtraction. We subtracted numbers with regrouping today. The focus of our board work today was reviewing for Thursday's math test. We will spend a few minutes each day and the majority of Wednesday reviewing for the test.
Tomorrow we have acuity testing. This test will help us plan further math instruction. Students may chew sugar-free mint gum while taking the test.
HW: Weekly homework and Study Link 2.9
Science~
We are already finishing up chapter 2. We reviewed the study guide that we have been filling in together. Then we learned about acquired traits and talked about how dogs used learned behaviors and instincts to help us. Test is on Friday!
HW: Science Worksheet is due on Wednesday.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Thoughtful Thursday
Language Arts~
Today we reviewed the long i sound and the different ways to spell it. We also worked on some nonfiction stories about space. We practiced finding the main ideas and finding answers to the question in the story. We reviewed our story vocabulary and identifying characters, setting and plot. In Vocab Vine we learned about meter/metry (measure) and bio (life). Don't forget there is a vocab vine quiz tomorrow.
HW: Weekly Packet is due!
Math~
Today we reviewed the data landmarks. We also made a bar graph based on head sizes.
HW: P. 48 in the journal and math boxes and study link 2.8 Weekly Packet to due tomorrow.
Science~
Today we learned about metamorphosis and inherited behaviors and instincts. We added 5 questions to our study guide. Please review this study guide every night.
HW: None
Today we reviewed the long i sound and the different ways to spell it. We also worked on some nonfiction stories about space. We practiced finding the main ideas and finding answers to the question in the story. We reviewed our story vocabulary and identifying characters, setting and plot. In Vocab Vine we learned about meter/metry (measure) and bio (life). Don't forget there is a vocab vine quiz tomorrow.
HW: Weekly Packet is due!
Math~
Today we reviewed the data landmarks. We also made a bar graph based on head sizes.
HW: P. 48 in the journal and math boxes and study link 2.8 Weekly Packet to due tomorrow.
Science~
Today we learned about metamorphosis and inherited behaviors and instincts. We added 5 questions to our study guide. Please review this study guide every night.
HW: None
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Wow! Wednesday already?!
The weeks are flying by
Language Arts~
Today we went to the computer lab. We watched a video on Accuity Testing. We will be taking that test next Wednesday. We then worked on typing and reviewing language arts skills. We reviewed the different parts of sentences and practiced turning simple sentences into complex sentences. We reread our story and talked about the different character traits that Gloria and Dr. Street showed. We also talked about the setting of the story. We also rainbow edited our letter from space and rewrote our final copy. In Vocab Vine we reviewed geo and therm. All students did get a study guide for a quiz on Friday. It will be a matching quiz where they have to match the word part with the correct definition.
HW: Finish writing and work on weekly homework.
Math~
Our focus today was on addition of multi-digit numbers. The students were taught a couple of different methods. However, they may use whatever method they want. Even if the paper says to use the partial sums, they can use the traditional method.
HW: Math boxes and study link 2.7 Note: Study link 2.7 has a front and a back. :)
Science~
Today we learned about metamorphosis and inherited behaviors and instincts. We added 5 questions to our study guide. Please review this study guide every night.
HW: None
Language Arts~
Today we went to the computer lab. We watched a video on Accuity Testing. We will be taking that test next Wednesday. We then worked on typing and reviewing language arts skills. We reviewed the different parts of sentences and practiced turning simple sentences into complex sentences. We reread our story and talked about the different character traits that Gloria and Dr. Street showed. We also talked about the setting of the story. We also rainbow edited our letter from space and rewrote our final copy. In Vocab Vine we reviewed geo and therm. All students did get a study guide for a quiz on Friday. It will be a matching quiz where they have to match the word part with the correct definition.
HW: Finish writing and work on weekly homework.
Math~
Our focus today was on addition of multi-digit numbers. The students were taught a couple of different methods. However, they may use whatever method they want. Even if the paper says to use the partial sums, they can use the traditional method.
HW: Math boxes and study link 2.7 Note: Study link 2.7 has a front and a back. :)
Science~
Today we learned about metamorphosis and inherited behaviors and instincts. We added 5 questions to our study guide. Please review this study guide every night.
HW: None
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Terrific Tuesday!
What a wet and soggy day! Looks like it might finally be clearing off.
Language Arts~
Today we reviewed compound sentences from last week. We also discussed independent and dependent clauses. We used the two types of clauses to build complex sentences. We sorted our spelling words by long i spelling and then used some of the words in analogies. We added this week's common core words into our glossary. We began working on a personal narrative in the form of a letter. In vocabulary vine we reviewed the roots scope and micro. ALERT: There will be a vocab vine quiz on Friday. Look for a study guide to come home tomorrow.
HW: Keep working on weekly homework. Book orders are due tomorrow!
Math~
We continued to learn about data landmarks today. We used the information from last nights study link on family size. We found the minimum, maximum, range, and mode. We also found the median by putting all the numbers in order from least to greatest and then finding the middle number.
Hw: Math boxes and Study link 2.6 (Most children finished this in class) All study links are always due the next day.HOMEWORK ALERT: There was an error in the weekly homework. Please discard the 3 digit times 2 digit multiplication page. Copy error. So Sorry for the confusion!
Science~
A note about the science tests. Last week's science test is coming home today. Most students did either really well or not so well at all. Science is an adjustment this year. From what I understand this is the first time that the kids have taking a science test like this one. I did make some changes to help the students study more. Our next test date is September 28. All students have their study guide for that test. At the end of every lesson we are filling out the study guide together. Then I am asking that each student spends just a couple of minutes (think 5-7) to review that study guide every night. They only need to review the questions that we fill out together. The other questions haven't been taught yet. The study guide also has the page numbers where we learned about the concept in case you need more information.
In science today we previewed the chapter vocabulary and learned a little bit about the life cycle of an animal.
HW: Look over study guide.
Language Arts~
Today we reviewed compound sentences from last week. We also discussed independent and dependent clauses. We used the two types of clauses to build complex sentences. We sorted our spelling words by long i spelling and then used some of the words in analogies. We added this week's common core words into our glossary. We began working on a personal narrative in the form of a letter. In vocabulary vine we reviewed the roots scope and micro. ALERT: There will be a vocab vine quiz on Friday. Look for a study guide to come home tomorrow.
HW: Keep working on weekly homework. Book orders are due tomorrow!
Math~
We continued to learn about data landmarks today. We used the information from last nights study link on family size. We found the minimum, maximum, range, and mode. We also found the median by putting all the numbers in order from least to greatest and then finding the middle number.
Hw: Math boxes and Study link 2.6 (Most children finished this in class) All study links are always due the next day.HOMEWORK ALERT: There was an error in the weekly homework. Please discard the 3 digit times 2 digit multiplication page. Copy error. So Sorry for the confusion!
Science~
A note about the science tests. Last week's science test is coming home today. Most students did either really well or not so well at all. Science is an adjustment this year. From what I understand this is the first time that the kids have taking a science test like this one. I did make some changes to help the students study more. Our next test date is September 28. All students have their study guide for that test. At the end of every lesson we are filling out the study guide together. Then I am asking that each student spends just a couple of minutes (think 5-7) to review that study guide every night. They only need to review the questions that we fill out together. The other questions haven't been taught yet. The study guide also has the page numbers where we learned about the concept in case you need more information.
In science today we previewed the chapter vocabulary and learned a little bit about the life cycle of an animal.
HW: Look over study guide.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Marvelous Monday
Welcome back to school. I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Language Arts~
Today we took our spelling pretest. If students score from 22-25, they will be studying the B list this week. If students score from 17-21, they will be on the O list. Less than 17 right means A list this week. All students should be bringing home their lists and the pretest. We previewed our vocabulary and comprehension skills today. Our story vocabulary includes, endless, realistic, universe, astronaut, sensible, protested and paralyzed. We are also learning all of the things that can be learned from a dictionary entry. Our comprehension skill this week is analyzing characters and setting. We will also be making inferences. In grammar we are taking the compound sentences from last week a little further. We are using conjunctions to make complex sentences. Complex sentences have dependent and independent clauses. The green sentence above is a dependent clause. It cannot stand as it's own sentences. The blue clause is independent. It can be it's own sentence. Our common Core words of the week are complex sentences, characters, setting, analyze and personal narrative.
Book order is due on Wednesday.
HW: Weekly homework came home today. Think and Compare questions are on page 101.
Math~
Today we practiced 2 digit multiplication and long division. We also started learning about data landmarks. We learned the difference between guessing and estimating. We learned that maximum is the largest number in a data set and the smallest number is the minimum. The range is the difference between the two numbers. Mode is the number that occurs most often. Median is the middle number.
HW: Weekly Homework is due on Friday. Study Link and Math boxes 2.5 is due tomorrow.
HOMEWORK ALERT: There was an error in the weekly homework. Please discard the 3 digit times 2 digit multiplication page. Copy error. So Sorry for the confusion!
Science~
A note about the science tests. Last week's science test is coming home today. Most students did either really well or not so well at all. Science is an adjustment this year. From what I understand this is the first time that the kids have taking a science test like this one. I did make some changes to help the students study more. Our next test date is September 27. All students have their study guide for that test. At the end of every lesson we are filling out the study guide together. Then I am asking that each student spends just a couple of minutes (think 5-7) to review that study guide every night. The study guide also has the page numbers where we learned about the concept in case you need more information.
In science today we previewed the chapter vocabulary and learned a little bit about the life cycle of an animal.
HW: If students did not finish in class, they will need to answer the 3 Before you move on questions at the bottom of page 53.
Language Arts~
Today we took our spelling pretest. If students score from 22-25, they will be studying the B list this week. If students score from 17-21, they will be on the O list. Less than 17 right means A list this week. All students should be bringing home their lists and the pretest. We previewed our vocabulary and comprehension skills today. Our story vocabulary includes, endless, realistic, universe, astronaut, sensible, protested and paralyzed. We are also learning all of the things that can be learned from a dictionary entry. Our comprehension skill this week is analyzing characters and setting. We will also be making inferences. In grammar we are taking the compound sentences from last week a little further. We are using conjunctions to make complex sentences. Complex sentences have dependent and independent clauses. The green sentence above is a dependent clause. It cannot stand as it's own sentences. The blue clause is independent. It can be it's own sentence. Our common Core words of the week are complex sentences, characters, setting, analyze and personal narrative.
Book order is due on Wednesday.
HW: Weekly homework came home today. Think and Compare questions are on page 101.
Math~
Today we practiced 2 digit multiplication and long division. We also started learning about data landmarks. We learned the difference between guessing and estimating. We learned that maximum is the largest number in a data set and the smallest number is the minimum. The range is the difference between the two numbers. Mode is the number that occurs most often. Median is the middle number.
HW: Weekly Homework is due on Friday. Study Link and Math boxes 2.5 is due tomorrow.
HOMEWORK ALERT: There was an error in the weekly homework. Please discard the 3 digit times 2 digit multiplication page. Copy error. So Sorry for the confusion!
Science~
A note about the science tests. Last week's science test is coming home today. Most students did either really well or not so well at all. Science is an adjustment this year. From what I understand this is the first time that the kids have taking a science test like this one. I did make some changes to help the students study more. Our next test date is September 27. All students have their study guide for that test. At the end of every lesson we are filling out the study guide together. Then I am asking that each student spends just a couple of minutes (think 5-7) to review that study guide every night. The study guide also has the page numbers where we learned about the concept in case you need more information.
In science today we previewed the chapter vocabulary and learned a little bit about the life cycle of an animal.
HW: If students did not finish in class, they will need to answer the 3 Before you move on questions at the bottom of page 53.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
What we did on Thursday!
Language Arts~
Today we reviewed skills. We practiced the long e spelling and phonic rules. We worked with decoding compound words and figuring out what they mean. We reviewed this week's story vocabulary and main ideas and details. We also looked at all of the things we could learn from a dictionary page. We edited a paragraph that was full of punctuation mistakes. We also discussed what a rubric was and how our writing was going to be judged on a rubric. We reviewed the Greek roots of graph, gram (to write, something written) and Peri (around).
HW: Weekly homework is due tomorrow. Parents don't forget to sign. Also book orders came home today. They are due by next Wednesday. You can also order online. There is a cover letter that explains how that works. If you have any questions email me.
Math~
We reviewed yesterday's study link and math boxes. We did board work that focused on multiplication problems and long division. We also worked with place value of large numbers. We defined counting numbers, whole numbers, digits and place value.
HW: Page 33 and math boxes 2.3 in journal and Study Link 2.3 Weekly homework is also due tomorrow.
Science~
Test day today! Time to show what you know.
HW: None! Test tomorrow for the content class that had Social Studies today.
Today we reviewed skills. We practiced the long e spelling and phonic rules. We worked with decoding compound words and figuring out what they mean. We reviewed this week's story vocabulary and main ideas and details. We also looked at all of the things we could learn from a dictionary page. We edited a paragraph that was full of punctuation mistakes. We also discussed what a rubric was and how our writing was going to be judged on a rubric. We reviewed the Greek roots of graph, gram (to write, something written) and Peri (around).
HW: Weekly homework is due tomorrow. Parents don't forget to sign. Also book orders came home today. They are due by next Wednesday. You can also order online. There is a cover letter that explains how that works. If you have any questions email me.
Math~
We reviewed yesterday's study link and math boxes. We did board work that focused on multiplication problems and long division. We also worked with place value of large numbers. We defined counting numbers, whole numbers, digits and place value.
HW: Page 33 and math boxes 2.3 in journal and Study Link 2.3 Weekly homework is also due tomorrow.
Science~
Test day today! Time to show what you know.
HW: None! Test tomorrow for the content class that had Social Studies today.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
What a Wednesday!
Language Arts~
Today we worked more with sentences. We practiced identifying simple subjects and simple predicates. We also worked with combining simple sentence into compound sentences using conjunctions. We reread the story in partners and analyzed a poem. We also worked on ISTEP prep by working with the skill of looking for key words in a text to help us find the answer. We also reviewed answering all parts of the question.
HW: Continue to work on homework packet.
Math~
We learned today about equivalent names for numbers. We reviewed name collection boxes from primary everyday math.
HW: Study link and math boxes 2.2 Unit 1 tests are graded. Look for them to come home today or tomorrow. The kids did great!
Science~
We reviewed for Friday's test. If you had science today, your test is on Friday. If you had science yesterday, your test is tomorrow.
HW: Study for the test.
Today we worked more with sentences. We practiced identifying simple subjects and simple predicates. We also worked with combining simple sentence into compound sentences using conjunctions. We reread the story in partners and analyzed a poem. We also worked on ISTEP prep by working with the skill of looking for key words in a text to help us find the answer. We also reviewed answering all parts of the question.
HW: Continue to work on homework packet.
Math~
We learned today about equivalent names for numbers. We reviewed name collection boxes from primary everyday math.
HW: Study link and math boxes 2.2 Unit 1 tests are graded. Look for them to come home today or tomorrow. The kids did great!
Science~
We reviewed for Friday's test. If you had science today, your test is on Friday. If you had science yesterday, your test is tomorrow.
HW: Study for the test.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Marvelous Monday
We had a great day!
Language Arts~
We went to music and IMC. We came back to the room and took a spelling pretest. The focus this week is on ways to spell the long e sound. Don't forget to study those words. We worked on grammar. This week we will be combining simple sentences to make compound sentences. We previewed our story vocabulary: roamed, completed, journey, natural and wildlife. We also talked about our comprehension skills. We will be using the main ideas in a story to write a summary of that story. We listened to the story on CD. Animals come Home to our National Parks.
Common Core Vocabulary for the week: clause, independent clause, simple sentence, compound sentence, conjunction, summary and semi-colon.
HW: Weekly homework went home today. It will be due on Friday. It is a short story this week. Think and Compare questions can be found on page 77 of the Treasures book. There are only 4 questions. Parents don't forget to sign the top of the homework.
Math~
Today we went over math boxes and reviewed the skills needed for tomorrow's test. We also practiced one digit by 3 digit multiplication.
HW: Study for tomorrow's test. Weekly homework also went home today (due Friday). Note the matching side must be done with a straightedge.
Science~
We investigated the parts of a flower today. Each student had a flower that they took apart and looked at the individual parts of the flower with a magnifying glass. They also worked on a skill packet from this chapter.
Extra science books were found. Each child now has a science book that can be brought back and forth to school in order to study! We are very excited about this. Don't forget the test is either next Thursday or Friday. (Thursday if you had social studies today. Friday if you have science today)
HW: Skills packet is due on Wednesday for today's science class.
Language Arts~
We went to music and IMC. We came back to the room and took a spelling pretest. The focus this week is on ways to spell the long e sound. Don't forget to study those words. We worked on grammar. This week we will be combining simple sentences to make compound sentences. We previewed our story vocabulary: roamed, completed, journey, natural and wildlife. We also talked about our comprehension skills. We will be using the main ideas in a story to write a summary of that story. We listened to the story on CD. Animals come Home to our National Parks.
Common Core Vocabulary for the week: clause, independent clause, simple sentence, compound sentence, conjunction, summary and semi-colon.
HW: Weekly homework went home today. It will be due on Friday. It is a short story this week. Think and Compare questions can be found on page 77 of the Treasures book. There are only 4 questions. Parents don't forget to sign the top of the homework.
Math~
Today we went over math boxes and reviewed the skills needed for tomorrow's test. We also practiced one digit by 3 digit multiplication.
HW: Study for tomorrow's test. Weekly homework also went home today (due Friday). Note the matching side must be done with a straightedge.
Science~
We investigated the parts of a flower today. Each student had a flower that they took apart and looked at the individual parts of the flower with a magnifying glass. They also worked on a skill packet from this chapter.
Extra science books were found. Each child now has a science book that can be brought back and forth to school in order to study! We are very excited about this. Don't forget the test is either next Thursday or Friday. (Thursday if you had social studies today. Friday if you have science today)
HW: Skills packet is due on Wednesday for today's science class.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Fabulous Friday
We had a great day!
Language Arts~ We assessed over this week's skills.
HW: None! But a note about homework. Thank you for all of your hard work on weekly homework. Here are a couple of things to remember. Parents, your homework is to sign at the top of the homework packet. This let's us know that the story was read with an adult or older sibling and that the vocabulary has been reviewed. Please record the minutes read each evening and initial each day. The best way to become a better reader is to read a variety of material every day. The independent reading section of the homework is a great way to build the habit of reading. Think and compare on the back of the homework sheet is always the last page of the reading story for the week.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Important note- Yesterday I created a classroom group. This group will be used to send home information from Northpoint and from the language arts classroom. Look for the email invite. If you did not get an invite that means I don't have your email. Please email me and I will add your email to the list.
Math~ We did centers to review math concepts. I also met with small groups to review the concepts that will be on the test on Tuesday!
HW: None
Science~ We investigated the parts of a flower today. Each student had a flower that they took apart and looked at the individual parts of the flower with a magnifying glass. They also worked on a skill packet from this chapter.
Extra science books were found. Each child now has a science book that can be brought back and forth to school in order to study! We are very excited about this. Don't forget the test is either next Thursday or Friday. (Thursday if you had science today. Friday if you have science on Monday)
HW: Skills packet is due on Tuesday for today's science class.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Language Arts~ We assessed over this week's skills.
HW: None! But a note about homework. Thank you for all of your hard work on weekly homework. Here are a couple of things to remember. Parents, your homework is to sign at the top of the homework packet. This let's us know that the story was read with an adult or older sibling and that the vocabulary has been reviewed. Please record the minutes read each evening and initial each day. The best way to become a better reader is to read a variety of material every day. The independent reading section of the homework is a great way to build the habit of reading. Think and compare on the back of the homework sheet is always the last page of the reading story for the week.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Important note- Yesterday I created a classroom group. This group will be used to send home information from Northpoint and from the language arts classroom. Look for the email invite. If you did not get an invite that means I don't have your email. Please email me and I will add your email to the list.
Math~ We did centers to review math concepts. I also met with small groups to review the concepts that will be on the test on Tuesday!
HW: None
Science~ We investigated the parts of a flower today. Each student had a flower that they took apart and looked at the individual parts of the flower with a magnifying glass. They also worked on a skill packet from this chapter.
Extra science books were found. Each child now has a science book that can be brought back and forth to school in order to study! We are very excited about this. Don't forget the test is either next Thursday or Friday. (Thursday if you had science today. Friday if you have science on Monday)
HW: Skills packet is due on Tuesday for today's science class.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
We had a busy day!
Very, very busy day!
Language Arts~
We began the day in Music. We came back to class and reviewed our spelling and vocab skills. Look for the paper in the blue folder. We also practiced with subjects and predicates in our grammar book. We read "A Walk in the Desert" independently. For writing we talked about assonance and metaphors. We wrote cinquains. Many students chose to write about their favorite pet or animal. We saved this writing in our binders. There was one worksheet to review vocab and main ideas and details. Many students may not have finished that. It is due tomorrow.
HW: Weekly packet due. Please make sure that a parent signs the top. Some students have the vocab and comprehension worksheet.
Math~
Today we worked with compasses again. We used compasses to copy lines and make hexagons in circles. We also learned that congruent means same size, same shape. We reviewed the many shapes and concepts that we have talked about this unit.
HW: Math boxes and study link 1.8 Weekly Friday paper is due tomorrow.
Science~
We checked on the radish seeds and wrote down our observations. We read about the life cycle of flowering plants and the life cycle of conifers. We also discussed inherited traits and the characteristics of plants.
HW: Answer the Before you Move on questions on page 31 and 33. Both sets of questions can be on one paper
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SCIENCE BOOKS. We share our science books with another class. It is very important that all science books are returned to class everyday. Check out the link on this blog to access the science book online.
Language Arts~
We began the day in Music. We came back to class and reviewed our spelling and vocab skills. Look for the paper in the blue folder. We also practiced with subjects and predicates in our grammar book. We read "A Walk in the Desert" independently. For writing we talked about assonance and metaphors. We wrote cinquains. Many students chose to write about their favorite pet or animal. We saved this writing in our binders. There was one worksheet to review vocab and main ideas and details. Many students may not have finished that. It is due tomorrow.
HW: Weekly packet due. Please make sure that a parent signs the top. Some students have the vocab and comprehension worksheet.
Math~
Today we worked with compasses again. We used compasses to copy lines and make hexagons in circles. We also learned that congruent means same size, same shape. We reviewed the many shapes and concepts that we have talked about this unit.
HW: Math boxes and study link 1.8 Weekly Friday paper is due tomorrow.
Science~
We checked on the radish seeds and wrote down our observations. We read about the life cycle of flowering plants and the life cycle of conifers. We also discussed inherited traits and the characteristics of plants.
HW: Answer the Before you Move on questions on page 31 and 33. Both sets of questions can be on one paper
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SCIENCE BOOKS. We share our science books with another class. It is very important that all science books are returned to class everyday. Check out the link on this blog to access the science book online.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The first post of the new year!
And here we go! It was great to get to speak with so many of the parents last night at Parent Information Night! If you couldn't make it, I understand. Look in your students folders for our packet and my card. I tried to help students get organized today. We made a list of all that was done in class and at the end of each class period I went over the the kids what needed to be put in their backpacks.
A bit of information that might be helpful.
Specials Schedule!
Monday - Music and IMC
Tuesday - PE
Wednesday - Learning Lab
Thursday - Music
Friday PE
Things we forgot to tell you.....
1. Any paper that scores less than a 65% is a sign and return paper. We ask that you look over the paper with your child. Sign that you have seen the paper and return it to school. We want you to be aware when your child is struggling.
2. Please don't bring your child back to school for missing items. I know that it hard for them to get an oops slip, but we want them to become responsible for taking all of their things home after school. Thanks for your help with this.
Here's what happened today.....
Language Arts~
After we returned from practicing typing and working with Odyssey in the computer lab. We worked on our spelling page. We sorted words by the way that they spelled the long a sound. We also worked with word meanings. We talked about the predicates of sentences in grammar. None of this should be homework. We either did it together or we went over the answers together. We read the story "A Walk in the Desert" and discussed the story. We paid special attention to the main idea and details. We added words to our Common Core Vocabulary Glossary: Main Idea, details, simile, metaphor, imagery and personification. We gave examples to help us remember. These words will be reviewed all year long and are not tested. We also did a stop light writing activity. The main idea of the paragraph was written on a green strip. The details were written on yellow strips and the concluding sentences were written on red strips. Every one finished this activity.
Homework (HW): Keep working on the packet that went home yesterday. (due Friday)
Math~
We continued working on geometry skills. Today our focus was circles. We discussed the center, radius, and diameter. We talked about how the radius was 1/2 of the diameter and the diameter was twice the radius. We also talked about concentric circles (the circles share a common center) and non-concentric circles. (the two circles intersect). We practiced making concentric and non-concentric circles using compasses.
HW: Just math boxes 1.7. Keep working on weekly homework (due Friday)
Science~
We checked on the radish seeds and wrote down our observations. We read about the life cycle of flowering plants and the life cycle of conifers. We also discussed inherited traits and the characteristics of plants.
HW: Answer the Before you Move on questions on page 31 and 33. Both sets of questions can be on one paper.
A bit of information that might be helpful.
Specials Schedule!
Monday - Music and IMC
Tuesday - PE
Wednesday - Learning Lab
Thursday - Music
Friday PE
Things we forgot to tell you.....
1. Any paper that scores less than a 65% is a sign and return paper. We ask that you look over the paper with your child. Sign that you have seen the paper and return it to school. We want you to be aware when your child is struggling.
2. Please don't bring your child back to school for missing items. I know that it hard for them to get an oops slip, but we want them to become responsible for taking all of their things home after school. Thanks for your help with this.
Here's what happened today.....
Language Arts~
After we returned from practicing typing and working with Odyssey in the computer lab. We worked on our spelling page. We sorted words by the way that they spelled the long a sound. We also worked with word meanings. We talked about the predicates of sentences in grammar. None of this should be homework. We either did it together or we went over the answers together. We read the story "A Walk in the Desert" and discussed the story. We paid special attention to the main idea and details. We added words to our Common Core Vocabulary Glossary: Main Idea, details, simile, metaphor, imagery and personification. We gave examples to help us remember. These words will be reviewed all year long and are not tested. We also did a stop light writing activity. The main idea of the paragraph was written on a green strip. The details were written on yellow strips and the concluding sentences were written on red strips. Every one finished this activity.
Homework (HW): Keep working on the packet that went home yesterday. (due Friday)
Math~
We continued working on geometry skills. Today our focus was circles. We discussed the center, radius, and diameter. We talked about how the radius was 1/2 of the diameter and the diameter was twice the radius. We also talked about concentric circles (the circles share a common center) and non-concentric circles. (the two circles intersect). We practiced making concentric and non-concentric circles using compasses.
HW: Just math boxes 1.7. Keep working on weekly homework (due Friday)
Science~
We checked on the radish seeds and wrote down our observations. We read about the life cycle of flowering plants and the life cycle of conifers. We also discussed inherited traits and the characteristics of plants.
HW: Answer the Before you Move on questions on page 31 and 33. Both sets of questions can be on one paper.
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