Language Arts:
We were able to accomplish quite a few things today since we did not have any specials.
Spelling- We took our pretest and sorted words that have the VCCV spelling pattern. Please take some extra time to practice your words this week by writing them out several times.
Reading- We read our story for the week, discussed text information and made inferences. We also discussed our story vocabulary and our new RIT vocabulary.
***It is very important that every student take the extra time to review the 5 or 6 new RIT words for the week. We are trying to add on to our list of vocabulary words each week so the students need to know definitions and examples each week in order for us to add additional words.
Grammar- Today in grammar we practiced plural nouns and possessive plural nouns. With continued practice, this skill will keep getting better and better.
Read Aloud- We started our new read a loud today. The novel is called Among the Hidden. This is a great novel in a series of books. My hope is that by reading it, it will encourage the students to read the following books in the series.
Writing- Today in writing, we started an "I Am" poem. Even though this sounds basic, it was difficult because we added a twist. The students had to write their poem using personification. This had them really thinking!
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet- Remember to take extra time in answering your comprehension questions.
***Read 20 minutes and record your minutes
***Flip Books are now ready! Whenever you finish your book for the next book project, you can pick up your assembled Flip Book.
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Math:
Today in math we went through our Unit 5 practice quiz in groups. The students were given huge chart paper and asked to work on different problems at their table and they had to include a written explanation of their answer. I received great feedback from the kids who thought that reviewing in this way was fun and very helpful.
Homework:
***Finish the practice quiz. We will go over it before the test tomorrow.
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Social studies:
We continued on today with our discussion of the explorers. Tomorrow we will role play! I look forward to this!
Homework:
***None
***Chapter 3 tests are in mailboxes today.
Reminders:
***Please bring in non perishable food items for our food drive.
***D.A.R.E. graduation is on Wednesday at 8:15.
Thank you to everyone who made a donation to our D.A.R.E. Read-a-thon. We will present Officer Redman with a check at graduation.
Until tomorrow...
