Math: FASTT Math; mental math assessment; discussion of algebraic equations; p. 93, #1-12 for homework
Social Studies: We began reading Chapter 3 by discussing and taking notes on the settlement experiences and contributions of Native Americans.
Literacy block: Goal-setting conferences; rotations; Handwriting, Thursday, Week 16 is homework
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Math: FASTT Math; went over CCR 4-1; completed Core Content Review 4-2; checked homework
Social Studies: discussed sequencing events in a story; completed comprehension assessment for "Ponytails and Protests;" started foldable for Chapter 3 notes
Literacy block: Goal-setting conferences; rotations; Handwriting, Week 16, Wednesday for homework
Get planner signed tonight.
Return parent signature card from report card, if not already completed.
Social Studies: discussed sequencing events in a story; completed comprehension assessment for "Ponytails and Protests;" started foldable for Chapter 3 notes
Literacy block: Goal-setting conferences; rotations; Handwriting, Week 16, Wednesday for homework
Get planner signed tonight.
Return parent signature card from report card, if not already completed.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Math: FASTT Math and Core Content Review 4-1; tonight, complete Practice 4-1, #1-9. Students will be given one of these tomorrow to solve mentally for Mrs. Plato as an assessment.
Social Studies: Pigtails and Protests; sequencing activity; Second Step
Literacy block: Student goal-setting conferences begun; rotations; Handwriting, week 16, Tuesday is tonight's homework
Report cards went home for 4P tonight. Please return the signature card and the envelope. The contents of the envelope can stay at home.
Social Studies: Pigtails and Protests; sequencing activity; Second Step
Literacy block: Student goal-setting conferences begun; rotations; Handwriting, week 16, Tuesday is tonight's homework
Report cards went home for 4P tonight. Please return the signature card and the envelope. The contents of the envelope can stay at home.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Math: We finished working with compatible numbers.We started looking at adding and subtracting using mental math. Students were asked to read the top of the reteaching sheet for section 4-1 and try the first four items in their heads (no work on paper except the answer itself). We will discuss these tomorrow.
Social Studies: We read the Reader's Theater "Pigtails and Protests." We discussed the vocabulary involved.
Literacy block: We talked about making SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) for reading and writing. We will have conferences this week during which the students and I will make January goals together. Students should be ready for their conferences with their sheets completed. We also worked on interrogative sentence patterns. We created some as a class, then students created 5 as individual assessments. Handwriting for Monday, Week 16, is due tomorrow.
Last week, yearbook order forms went home. They are due January 23, if students wish to order a yearbook.
Social Studies: We read the Reader's Theater "Pigtails and Protests." We discussed the vocabulary involved.
Literacy block: We talked about making SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) for reading and writing. We will have conferences this week during which the students and I will make January goals together. Students should be ready for their conferences with their sheets completed. We also worked on interrogative sentence patterns. We created some as a class, then students created 5 as individual assessments. Handwriting for Monday, Week 16, is due tomorrow.
Last week, yearbook order forms went home. They are due January 23, if students wish to order a yearbook.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Happy weekend!
That was the fastest week on record, for sure. Here's what we did on Friday.
Math: Discussed and worked with compatible numbers and adding groups of numbers mentally in preparation for our next Topic. Students also completed an assessment where they interpreted the snow glyphs created yesterday.
Social Studies: We kicked off our chapter on the cultures that made up America with some Zumba Fitness. Zumba (a personal favorite of Mrs. Plato) is a dance fitness option that uses international music, particularly Latin-based. We had a blast!
Literacy block: We continued discussing the article from yesterday. Students then answered some comprehension questions related to the story as an assessment of their understanding. Read to self or work on writing were part of rotations.
No homework this weekend.
A note about report cards: Teachers must have report card information inputted by 4 PM Monday. Typically, the reports are printed out in the few days following. I am thinking we will be sending them home on Wednesday. Stay tuned to the website to hear for sure.
Math: Discussed and worked with compatible numbers and adding groups of numbers mentally in preparation for our next Topic. Students also completed an assessment where they interpreted the snow glyphs created yesterday.
Social Studies: We kicked off our chapter on the cultures that made up America with some Zumba Fitness. Zumba (a personal favorite of Mrs. Plato) is a dance fitness option that uses international music, particularly Latin-based. We had a blast!
Literacy block: We continued discussing the article from yesterday. Students then answered some comprehension questions related to the story as an assessment of their understanding. Read to self or work on writing were part of rotations.
No homework this weekend.
A note about report cards: Teachers must have report card information inputted by 4 PM Monday. Typically, the reports are printed out in the few days following. I am thinking we will be sending them home on Wednesday. Stay tuned to the website to hear for sure.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Welcome back!
I am obviously out of practice...forgive my late posting!
Math: We completed a Snow Glyph. Tomorrow, students will be assessed on their interpretation of a fellow classmate's glyph. We also made snowflakes and discussed symmetry.
Literacy block: We had a short period of Read to Self. We then started discussing author's purpose with this story about a concussion and subsequent brain injury of a 13-year-old football player.
It's true...I did not assign any homework for tonight. We are getting back in sync with being at school again.
Math: We completed a Snow Glyph. Tomorrow, students will be assessed on their interpretation of a fellow classmate's glyph. We also made snowflakes and discussed symmetry.
Literacy block: We had a short period of Read to Self. We then started discussing author's purpose with this story about a concussion and subsequent brain injury of a 13-year-old football player.
It's true...I did not assign any homework for tonight. We are getting back in sync with being at school again.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
One more lovely day!
Hello everyone!
Just a reminder that District 87 has another day of Winter Break tomorrow, January 4. Unit 5 schools and some of the private schools in town return tomorrow because they got out a day earlier for their break. We have one more day of rest and relaxation before the fun begins again! I can't wait to see everyone!
Just a reminder that District 87 has another day of Winter Break tomorrow, January 4. Unit 5 schools and some of the private schools in town return tomorrow because they got out a day earlier for their break. We have one more day of rest and relaxation before the fun begins again! I can't wait to see everyone!
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