Zach's wordle based on his pyramid. He was our student of the week this week, 10/4-10/8.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Student of the Week: Zach Skinner
Zach's wordle based on his pyramid. He was our student of the week this week, 10/4-10/8.
Friday, October 8th
We loved looking at the different Reflection pieces that were turned in by the students. They turned out wonderful!!
Math: We have been discussing multiplying decimals. Students saw how numbers got smaller when they were multiplied by a decimal and we talked about how it is part of a whole. They have come up with very unique strategies for multiplying decimals. I was very impressed with their thinking. We will continue to practice this next week.
Social Studies: We learned about the gift of the Nile and how it could also be a curse as well. Students will be Mummifying Stuffed Animals on October 22 with Miss Thompson's first grade class. If able, students should bring in a stuffed animal and a shoe box. (The stuffed animal will by operated on so it is best if a favorite one is not sent).
Science: We reviewed and tested on Seasons. Next week Mrs. Talley will begin teaching the students about heat, light, and sound properties.
Spelling/Vocabulary: We reviewed and studied a lot this week for our vocabulary test. The students took the test today. The scores will be posted on SIS by Monday. Enjoy a week off from Spelling this next week! :)
Reading: This week we continued to study Monitoring for Meaning as a comprehension strategy. We practiced meeting in guided reading groups as we completed a shared reading from an excerpt of the book "The Mozart Season." Next week we'll finish up Monitoring for Meaning and introduce guided reading groups! I'm looking forward to reading wonderful books with the students!
Writing: Most students finished up their Personal Narratives and spent time reviewing them one last time and then free writing this week. Special thanks to Mrs. Heaps and Mrs. Hendron for helping complete chief edits! Soon we will be starting an exciting new unit on a surprise topic!
Math: We have been discussing multiplying decimals. Students saw how numbers got smaller when they were multiplied by a decimal and we talked about how it is part of a whole. They have come up with very unique strategies for multiplying decimals. I was very impressed with their thinking. We will continue to practice this next week.
Social Studies: We learned about the gift of the Nile and how it could also be a curse as well. Students will be Mummifying Stuffed Animals on October 22 with Miss Thompson's first grade class. If able, students should bring in a stuffed animal and a shoe box. (The stuffed animal will by operated on so it is best if a favorite one is not sent).
Science: We reviewed and tested on Seasons. Next week Mrs. Talley will begin teaching the students about heat, light, and sound properties.
Spelling/Vocabulary: We reviewed and studied a lot this week for our vocabulary test. The students took the test today. The scores will be posted on SIS by Monday. Enjoy a week off from Spelling this next week! :)
Reading: This week we continued to study Monitoring for Meaning as a comprehension strategy. We practiced meeting in guided reading groups as we completed a shared reading from an excerpt of the book "The Mozart Season." Next week we'll finish up Monitoring for Meaning and introduce guided reading groups! I'm looking forward to reading wonderful books with the students!
Writing: Most students finished up their Personal Narratives and spent time reviewing them one last time and then free writing this week. Special thanks to Mrs. Heaps and Mrs. Hendron for helping complete chief edits! Soon we will be starting an exciting new unit on a surprise topic!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Reminders
Don't forget...
*Reflections are due TOMORROW, 10/8/10
*Study for the vocabulary test TOMORROW, 10/8/10
*Please call the school (801-489-2850) to schedule SEPs
*Reflections are due TOMORROW, 10/8/10
*Study for the vocabulary test TOMORROW, 10/8/10
*Please call the school (801-489-2850) to schedule SEPs
Homophone Game
Last week we played several games to study for our homophones spelling test. One game involved acting out different homophones. This was one of the class' favorite acting jobs. Enjoy!
Special thanks to Weston Murdock for his homophone idea (Nic and Kaleb had to decide which berry/bury to act) and to Nic Heaps and Kaleb Peterson for being willing participants!!! :)
Special thanks to Weston Murdock for his homophone idea (Nic and Kaleb had to decide which berry/bury to act) and to Nic Heaps and Kaleb Peterson for being willing participants!!! :)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Vocabulary Words
Here is a list of all the vocabulary words students need to know for the vocabulary test on Friday:
aloof
adjoin
monarchy
blunder
bountiful
barren
conceal
cowered
dawdle
dreadful
formidable
patience
quintet
ratify
refute
rite
serene
smirk
stationary
taut
tepid
tense
terrain
urban
yearn
Study Tips: know how to correctly put the word in a sentence, know an antonym and synonym of each word, and know how to draw the definition of the word.
aloof
adjoin
monarchy
blunder
bountiful
barren
conceal
cowered
dawdle
dreadful
formidable
patience
quintet
ratify
refute
rite
serene
smirk
stationary
taut
tepid
tense
terrain
urban
yearn
Study Tips: know how to correctly put the word in a sentence, know an antonym and synonym of each word, and know how to draw the definition of the word.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Student of the Week: Kaden Parry
Kaden's wordle based on his pyramid. He was our student of the week this week, 9/27-10/1.
Friday, Oct. 1
Remember: Reflection projects are due on Friday Oct. 8th!
Also, make sure to call the school to schedule your conference times coming up on October 28th.
Math: Students worked very hard on Algebra all week and took their test today! I was so impressed by their work ethic and hope that Algebra has become something they enjoy doing. We will be studying decimals next week.
Science: We made "Squash Books" in class to help study for our Seasons test that will be Thursday, October 7. Make sure your student is studying!!
Social Studies: The students experienced the Egyptian class system. Most of them felt it was unfair and are glad to live in a free and equal country.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Test was today. Congrats to Parker Folsom who earned a 100%! I would strongly suggest that those students who received less than 80% complete the extra credit crossword puzzle. This will be due by Wednesday. The culminating unit vocabulary test is this week! Vocabulary logs will be due on Friday. Please be studying those definitions! Some study tips: know antonyms and synonyms of the words, know how to write them in a sentence, and know how to draw the definition of the word.
Reading: We finished up Metacognition this week and moved onto Monitoring for Meaning. Students are learning several strategies for turning vocabulary "clunks" or words they don't know into vocabulary "clicks" or words they figured out. We will continue working on Monitoring for Meaning this next week when we read an excerpt from a story called, "The Mozart Season."
Writing: Students continued with Personal Narratives and having Chief Edit conferences. Students will get some free writing time this week as we try to wrap up our Personal Narratives before we begin our next unit.
*Vocabulary test is Friday! STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!*
Also, make sure to call the school to schedule your conference times coming up on October 28th.
Math: Students worked very hard on Algebra all week and took their test today! I was so impressed by their work ethic and hope that Algebra has become something they enjoy doing. We will be studying decimals next week.
Science: We made "Squash Books" in class to help study for our Seasons test that will be Thursday, October 7. Make sure your student is studying!!
Social Studies: The students experienced the Egyptian class system. Most of them felt it was unfair and are glad to live in a free and equal country.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Test was today. Congrats to Parker Folsom who earned a 100%! I would strongly suggest that those students who received less than 80% complete the extra credit crossword puzzle. This will be due by Wednesday. The culminating unit vocabulary test is this week! Vocabulary logs will be due on Friday. Please be studying those definitions! Some study tips: know antonyms and synonyms of the words, know how to write them in a sentence, and know how to draw the definition of the word.
Reading: We finished up Metacognition this week and moved onto Monitoring for Meaning. Students are learning several strategies for turning vocabulary "clunks" or words they don't know into vocabulary "clicks" or words they figured out. We will continue working on Monitoring for Meaning this next week when we read an excerpt from a story called, "The Mozart Season."
Writing: Students continued with Personal Narratives and having Chief Edit conferences. Students will get some free writing time this week as we try to wrap up our Personal Narratives before we begin our next unit.
*Vocabulary test is Friday! STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!*
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