We are almost there...Only two more wake-ups!
Language Arts: Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, listened to our read aloud, reread our story for the week, reviewed our vocabulary and took the selection assessment over it. We also squeezed in time to complete two different writing activities on unity and structure and then we worked on our stories with our writing partner.
Homework:
***Study spelling words
***Reading projects are due on January 7th
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Math: Today was our test over Unit 6. It covered order of operations, working with fractions, integers, and solving algebraic equations and inequalities.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies: Today in Social Studies we joined Mrs. Auter's class to watch a very interesting video about Christopher Columbus. The students were able to make many connections with what we have already read in our book about him.
Looking Ahead... Our Chapter 4 test will most likely be the Thursday we return after break.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
12/15/09
Language Arts: This morning in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed our grammar skill for the Week(forms of the verb have),worked on a worksheet practicing reading a time line, and listened to our read aloud. We were then off to double specials.
Homework:
***Study your spelling words
***Read and work on your reading project which is due on January 7th
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Math: Today in math we worked on white boards practicing for our test tomorrow.We also completed a practice test with table groups. Our test tomorrow will cover the following: fractions, graphing inequalities, pan balances, order of operations,and algebraic equations. It will be in the same format as the practice test.
Homework:
***Complete the practice test
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Social Studies: Today in Social Studies we watched a Safari video that dealt with the history of explorers. It was an interesting video that tied in nicely with our chapter. We able to have a short discussion about how the video related to what we have learned in class.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Homework:
***Study your spelling words
***Read and work on your reading project which is due on January 7th
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Math: Today in math we worked on white boards practicing for our test tomorrow.We also completed a practice test with table groups. Our test tomorrow will cover the following: fractions, graphing inequalities, pan balances, order of operations,and algebraic equations. It will be in the same format as the practice test.
Homework:
***Complete the practice test
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Social Studies: Today in Social Studies we watched a Safari video that dealt with the history of explorers. It was an interesting video that tied in nicely with our chapter. We able to have a short discussion about how the video related to what we have learned in class.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Monday, December 14, 2009
12/14/09
We are in the final stretch...
Language Arts: Reading-This week our story is the Time for Kids article which is very short. Therefore, we will not have a weekly homework packet. Instead, the students were grouped by tables and they discussed the questions together to formulate an answer for their question. We tried this last week, and I thought that it really helped those students who struggle to create a detailed answer.
Spelling-We will have a spelling test on Friday. I know that this week will be very busy for everyone, but please study spelling a little each night. The students are also expected to know the definitions of their high- lighted words. They will write detailed sentences with them on Friday.
Grammar- We discussed helping verbs and main verbs today. This will be the skill that is tested on Friday.
Writing- We found some time to squeeze in two chapters in our read aloud and time to write with our writing partner. So far, the stories are coming together nicely. They should be completed by the end of the week.
Homework:
***None-Just read!
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Math: Today in math we reviewed inequalities, pan balances, fractions, order of operations, and fractions in preparation for our Unit 6 test on Wednesday. We will work on a practice test tomorrow which will look a lot like the actual test. This will be a great way to review for the test.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies: On Friday of last week, we pretended we were divers and dove to the bottom of a sunken ship to recover artifacts and natural objects that were left by explorers. We discussed why each item may have been used. We also read and discussed lessons 4.3-4.10.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts: Reading-This week our story is the Time for Kids article which is very short. Therefore, we will not have a weekly homework packet. Instead, the students were grouped by tables and they discussed the questions together to formulate an answer for their question. We tried this last week, and I thought that it really helped those students who struggle to create a detailed answer.
Spelling-We will have a spelling test on Friday. I know that this week will be very busy for everyone, but please study spelling a little each night. The students are also expected to know the definitions of their high- lighted words. They will write detailed sentences with them on Friday.
Grammar- We discussed helping verbs and main verbs today. This will be the skill that is tested on Friday.
Writing- We found some time to squeeze in two chapters in our read aloud and time to write with our writing partner. So far, the stories are coming together nicely. They should be completed by the end of the week.
Homework:
***None-Just read!
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Math: Today in math we reviewed inequalities, pan balances, fractions, order of operations, and fractions in preparation for our Unit 6 test on Wednesday. We will work on a practice test tomorrow which will look a lot like the actual test. This will be a great way to review for the test.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies: On Friday of last week, we pretended we were divers and dove to the bottom of a sunken ship to recover artifacts and natural objects that were left by explorers. We discussed why each item may have been used. We also read and discussed lessons 4.3-4.10.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Monday, December 7, 2009
12/7/09
It sure was a snowy start to our day!
Language Arts: Today was a busy one in room 24. Since we did not have any specials today, we were able to get through a lot of different things. In spelling, we started by taking our spelling pretest. The words for the week have the V/V spelling pattern. Be sure to study these words a little each night since several of them can be tricky. Also, be sure to study the 5 highlighted words on your list. You we will be asked to know their definitions and to write them in a good sentence that use context clues.
In reading, we listened to our next story in our basal. Since we will not have a weekly homework packet this week, we divided up into table groups to work on the comprehension questions at the end of the story together. I think this helped each student see the details that need to be included in each answer in order to be specific and relate their answer to the story.
In grammar, we practiced writing verbs in their present, past and future tense. This is the grammar skill that will be tested on Friday as well as the comprehension skill of fact and opinion. We will continue reviewing these skills throughout the week.
We also found some time to meet with our third grade reading buddies, listen to our read a loud, and practice our word master words.
Homework:
***No Weekly Homework Packet this week.(This is a reward for the students winning the food drive.)
***Study your spelling words, definitions and Word Master words. Our W.M. test will be either Wednesday or Thursday of this week.
***Flip Through a Book project-Due January 7th. Please do not wait until winter break to get started on it. I expect 9 weeks worth of effort on this project.
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, reviewed problems on white boards and jumped in to Order of Operations, Number Sentences, and Solving Equations with Variables. These are not new concepts and we simply reviewed each one. We did, however, take the time to review the vocabulary that corresponds to each skill as well.
Homework:
***Math Boxes and Study Links 6.7 and 6.8
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Social Studies:
The entire 40 minutes of our content time was spent today getting ready for our chapter 3 test tomorrow. We filled out a chart differentiating between the differences between the Makahs, Taos, Iowas, and the Senecas. This is a great study guide to review for the test. We also spent some time playing a game reviewing the important concepts of chapter 3.
Homework:
***Study for the chapter 3 test(It is tomorrow.)
Reminders:
***Please remember to send in your donations for the family that we are sponsoring by Wednesday.Thank you so much for your help!
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts: Today was a busy one in room 24. Since we did not have any specials today, we were able to get through a lot of different things. In spelling, we started by taking our spelling pretest. The words for the week have the V/V spelling pattern. Be sure to study these words a little each night since several of them can be tricky. Also, be sure to study the 5 highlighted words on your list. You we will be asked to know their definitions and to write them in a good sentence that use context clues.
In reading, we listened to our next story in our basal. Since we will not have a weekly homework packet this week, we divided up into table groups to work on the comprehension questions at the end of the story together. I think this helped each student see the details that need to be included in each answer in order to be specific and relate their answer to the story.
In grammar, we practiced writing verbs in their present, past and future tense. This is the grammar skill that will be tested on Friday as well as the comprehension skill of fact and opinion. We will continue reviewing these skills throughout the week.
We also found some time to meet with our third grade reading buddies, listen to our read a loud, and practice our word master words.
Homework:
***No Weekly Homework Packet this week.(This is a reward for the students winning the food drive.)
***Study your spelling words, definitions and Word Master words. Our W.M. test will be either Wednesday or Thursday of this week.
***Flip Through a Book project-Due January 7th. Please do not wait until winter break to get started on it. I expect 9 weeks worth of effort on this project.
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Math:
Today in math we completed our minute, reviewed problems on white boards and jumped in to Order of Operations, Number Sentences, and Solving Equations with Variables. These are not new concepts and we simply reviewed each one. We did, however, take the time to review the vocabulary that corresponds to each skill as well.
Homework:
***Math Boxes and Study Links 6.7 and 6.8
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Social Studies:
The entire 40 minutes of our content time was spent today getting ready for our chapter 3 test tomorrow. We filled out a chart differentiating between the differences between the Makahs, Taos, Iowas, and the Senecas. This is a great study guide to review for the test. We also spent some time playing a game reviewing the important concepts of chapter 3.
Homework:
***Study for the chapter 3 test(It is tomorrow.)
Reminders:
***Please remember to send in your donations for the family that we are sponsoring by Wednesday.Thank you so much for your help!
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, December 3, 2009
12/3/09
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed Word Families, our grammar skill for the week, and listened to our read a loud. Many students also finished up their typing today based on our writing for the week and they will be ready to create a picture and mount it tomorrow.
Homework:
***Last day for December book orders
***Weekly Homework Packet
***Study your spelling words and your Word Master Words. The Word Master test will be next Thursday.
***Reading projects are due on January 7th. Do you have your flip book?
***Assessments were passed back today. Please look for them in folders.
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Math:
Today was our day in the computer lab to practice Study Island skills. We also took a quiz over fractions and order of operations.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:
We had a fun time today in Social Studies! The students were divided into teams and each team was assigned a specific category to fill out about the 7 regions that the American Indians inhabited. After they found their information, they taught the rest of the class their information.
Study guides were passed out today. Our test is planned for next Tuesday. Is a great idea to study charts, pictures, and review the study guide a little every day.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Today in Language Arts we switched for Vocabulary Vine, reviewed Word Families, our grammar skill for the week, and listened to our read a loud. Many students also finished up their typing today based on our writing for the week and they will be ready to create a picture and mount it tomorrow.
Homework:
***Last day for December book orders
***Weekly Homework Packet
***Study your spelling words and your Word Master Words. The Word Master test will be next Thursday.
***Reading projects are due on January 7th. Do you have your flip book?
***Assessments were passed back today. Please look for them in folders.
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Math:
Today was our day in the computer lab to practice Study Island skills. We also took a quiz over fractions and order of operations.
Homework:
***None
***********************************************************************************
Social Studies:
We had a fun time today in Social Studies! The students were divided into teams and each team was assigned a specific category to fill out about the 7 regions that the American Indians inhabited. After they found their information, they taught the rest of the class their information.
Study guides were passed out today. Our test is planned for next Tuesday. Is a great idea to study charts, pictures, and review the study guide a little every day.
Homework:
***None
Until tomorrow...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
12/1/09
Thank you for sending in the donation survey today. I was able to get information back to those students who handed their survey in today. Keep them comin'. Happy shopping!
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we reviewed vocabulary for the week, practiced our grammar skill, and worked on our writing piece for the week.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet
***Book orders are due on Thursday
***Continue reading and taking those AR tests. Our next book project is due on January 7th.
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Math:
Math was cut today due to our CoAt testing and a fire drill. We only had a few minutes to complete some practice problems on white boards.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:
Today we added to our list of American Indians. Today we discussed American Indians of the Great Plains, Plateau, and the Eastern Woodlands.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:
Today in Language Arts we reviewed vocabulary for the week, practiced our grammar skill, and worked on our writing piece for the week.
Homework:
***Weekly Homework Packet
***Book orders are due on Thursday
***Continue reading and taking those AR tests. Our next book project is due on January 7th.
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Math:
Math was cut today due to our CoAt testing and a fire drill. We only had a few minutes to complete some practice problems on white boards.
Homework:
***None
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Social Studies:
Today we added to our list of American Indians. Today we discussed American Indians of the Great Plains, Plateau, and the Eastern Woodlands.
Until tomorrow...
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