While it is a short week, there is still a lot going on in Mrs. Minor's classroom. This week we are continuing with our guided reading groups, having mini-lesson on the different formats of sequencing, and then applying those formats in our guided reading groups.
Due to the holiday and short we there will not be a spelling list again this week. Next we will resume with spelling.
My math class has begun unit 6 and this week's lesson is on power of 2 and exponential graphs.
In social studies we are finishing up Chapter 4 and working on applying our sequencing skills to the Social Studies content.
Last week we finished a fantastic read aloud, Shiloh by Phyllis Naylor Reynolds. The students loved it! This week I will start reading aloud The Indian in the Cupboard.
Monday's Homework - Students need to finish the study guide for the lesson we did today in Social Studies (Chapter 4, Lesson 3).
Monday, November 24, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Week of Nov 17 -21
Finally, a full week of school. However, we are not without our special events this week. Tuesday we have the Women's KU Basketball field trip to Allen Field House as well as our music program Thursday night at 7:30. Students will need to be down in the pod by 7:15. If you are planning on being gone next week, make sure you let the office know!
Reading - This week in reading we are starting our guided reading groups again. Students will be in smaller groups working on learning text structures at their own pace. We will also be using literacy stations during this time. We will also be reading Windcatcher by Avi, which is book about sailing off the coast of Connecticut.
Math - In my math class we are finishing up our unit on making predictions using graphs and ready to begin the next unit on Place Value Patterns. We are also working on our goal of having all students pass their timed tests before Winter Break, so keep working on those facts at home.
Social Studies - We have officially kicked off the Northeast Unit. Lessons this week will cover Niagara Falls, Hydroelectricity, the Appalachian Mountain Range, the Northeast Coastline, Grape, Cranberries, and Maple Syrup. If you have knowledge about these subjects, please share them with your students. The more they hear the better connections they will make.
Monday's Homework - Study Social Studies 10-15 minutes.
Tuesday's Homework - Study Social Studies 10-15 minutes, Complete the Death Valley Work Sheet from National Geographic.
Wednesday's Homework - Student's in my math class need to finish several DPP problems. I also sent home the unit test for Chapter 5 in math, so look for that tonight. Students also need to finish answering the questions for Chapters 1 and 2 of Windcatcher.Don't forget to study social studies.
Thursday's Homework - Students need to complete the Social Studies Study Guide for Chapter 4, Lesson 1.
Friday's Homework - Students need to finish the Chapter 4, lesson 2 portion of the Social Studies study guide. Also, spend some time this weekend reviewing for the test. My math class also needs to complete DAB sheet 69-70 (excluding part 7) and Homework page 153. Keep working of flash cards at home.
Reading - This week in reading we are starting our guided reading groups again. Students will be in smaller groups working on learning text structures at their own pace. We will also be using literacy stations during this time. We will also be reading Windcatcher by Avi, which is book about sailing off the coast of Connecticut.
Math - In my math class we are finishing up our unit on making predictions using graphs and ready to begin the next unit on Place Value Patterns. We are also working on our goal of having all students pass their timed tests before Winter Break, so keep working on those facts at home.
Social Studies - We have officially kicked off the Northeast Unit. Lessons this week will cover Niagara Falls, Hydroelectricity, the Appalachian Mountain Range, the Northeast Coastline, Grape, Cranberries, and Maple Syrup. If you have knowledge about these subjects, please share them with your students. The more they hear the better connections they will make.
Monday's Homework - Study Social Studies 10-15 minutes.
Tuesday's Homework - Study Social Studies 10-15 minutes, Complete the Death Valley Work Sheet from National Geographic.
Wednesday's Homework - Student's in my math class need to finish several DPP problems. I also sent home the unit test for Chapter 5 in math, so look for that tonight. Students also need to finish answering the questions for Chapters 1 and 2 of Windcatcher.Don't forget to study social studies.
Thursday's Homework - Students need to complete the Social Studies Study Guide for Chapter 4, Lesson 1.
Friday's Homework - Students need to finish the Chapter 4, lesson 2 portion of the Social Studies study guide. Also, spend some time this weekend reviewing for the test. My math class also needs to complete DAB sheet 69-70 (excluding part 7) and Homework page 153. Keep working of flash cards at home.
Monday, November 10, 2008
The Week of Nov10-12
This week is a short week! Parent teacher conferences are Wednesday and Thursday, so double check your calendars for you times. If you are not sure when your conference is scheduled, call into the office and Ms. Schwein can help you.
Social Studies - Last week our election activities were a huge success. In social studies this week we are kicking off our first region of the United States - The Northeast. Students will be making a study folder that they should be bringing home DAILY to study from. Please don't let your child get behind on learning their states and capitals.
Reading/Language Arts - This week we are learning about the purpose of text structures. Students have made a poster to help them understand what a text structure and the definition of each one. I have been reading books aloud to students and they are having group discussions on which text structure the book follows. Understanding the text structure the author used is beneficial for students comprehension skills.
Math - As we have explained before, students are in a math group that best meets their skill needs. My math group is currently finishing Unit 5. We have been working on using data to make predictions. We have just finished up an experiment where we have compared the bouncing of tennis balls with super balls and charted the data on a graph. The students used a line of best fit to make predictions.
Special Events - On Wednesday, during our regular counseling time, Mrs. Jennings will have a group of high school students speaking to the 4th graders about smoking. On Wednesday we will also have a guest speaker, Senator Brungardt, who will talk to the students about his job, how he was elected, and what types of duties he has. Next Tuesday, all 3rd - 6th graders will be attending a basketball game at Allen Field House.
Monday's Homework - Study your spelling words, Spelling Test Wednesday. (There will be no new list this week.)Also, if you did not finish gluing in all your vocabulary words for the Social Studies study guide do so tonight.
Tuesday Homework - There is a note about next week's field trip to Allen Field House coming home tonight - be sure and read it! Please have students study for the spelling test tomorrow (there will be no new list of words this week). Also, make sure they take some time to work on their Northeast Region packet.
Wednesday Homework - Have your children study their Northeast Region packet this weekend. Shoot for 10-15 minutes daily.
Social Studies - Last week our election activities were a huge success. In social studies this week we are kicking off our first region of the United States - The Northeast. Students will be making a study folder that they should be bringing home DAILY to study from. Please don't let your child get behind on learning their states and capitals.
Reading/Language Arts - This week we are learning about the purpose of text structures. Students have made a poster to help them understand what a text structure and the definition of each one. I have been reading books aloud to students and they are having group discussions on which text structure the book follows. Understanding the text structure the author used is beneficial for students comprehension skills.
Math - As we have explained before, students are in a math group that best meets their skill needs. My math group is currently finishing Unit 5. We have been working on using data to make predictions. We have just finished up an experiment where we have compared the bouncing of tennis balls with super balls and charted the data on a graph. The students used a line of best fit to make predictions.
Special Events - On Wednesday, during our regular counseling time, Mrs. Jennings will have a group of high school students speaking to the 4th graders about smoking. On Wednesday we will also have a guest speaker, Senator Brungardt, who will talk to the students about his job, how he was elected, and what types of duties he has. Next Tuesday, all 3rd - 6th graders will be attending a basketball game at Allen Field House.
Monday's Homework - Study your spelling words, Spelling Test Wednesday. (There will be no new list this week.)Also, if you did not finish gluing in all your vocabulary words for the Social Studies study guide do so tonight.
Tuesday Homework - There is a note about next week's field trip to Allen Field House coming home tonight - be sure and read it! Please have students study for the spelling test tomorrow (there will be no new list of words this week). Also, make sure they take some time to work on their Northeast Region packet.
Wednesday Homework - Have your children study their Northeast Region packet this weekend. Shoot for 10-15 minutes daily.
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