Math - None - We learned about multiples today. This was pretty easy for the kids that mastered skip counting last year. In our small groups, we used stickers, number line tape, and counters.
Science - None - We took our chapter 4 test today.
Language Arts - Setting Writing - We continued reading our novel today. We completed a spelling and grammar page in class today. We did a quote response, and finished our Google Docs project.
Social Studies - None - We started reading about the American Revolution today. We watched a Discovery Education video on the events that led to the American Revolution.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 29th
Math - None - We completed a problem of the day and a reteach page in class today. We also took the mid-chapter quiz. This took a bit longer than I anticipated, so we did not get to a new lesson today.
Science - None - We played a review game in class today. We will take our open book test over body systems tomorrow.
Language Arts - None - We completed a spelling and grammar page in class today. We read two more chapters in our novel, and answered some comprehension questions. We also started an anchor chart on all of the events that happen in the novel because of the dog, Winn-Dixie. Students completed a quote response, and worked on a compare/contrast activity, and some vocabulary word work. We also started a list in Google Docs to mimic a list that the main character makes in our story.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Science - None - We played a review game in class today. We will take our open book test over body systems tomorrow.
Language Arts - None - We completed a spelling and grammar page in class today. We read two more chapters in our novel, and answered some comprehension questions. We also started an anchor chart on all of the events that happen in the novel because of the dog, Winn-Dixie. Students completed a quote response, and worked on a compare/contrast activity, and some vocabulary word work. We also started a list in Google Docs to mimic a list that the main character makes in our story.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Monday, November 28th
Math - 5.3 - We learned how to find common factors today for 3 numbers.
Science - None - We read about the muscular system today. We watched a Discovery Education video on the muscular system, added the muscular system to our foldable project, and completed an in-class assignment on muscles.
Language Arts - None - We started a novel unit on Because of Winn-Dixie today. We will be reading this novel and doing activities until Christmas break. Students will have a reading test, spelling test, and vocabulary test this Friday over the first several chapters.
Social Studies - None - We read about the French settlers in America. We read about Roanoke and the French and Indian War. Students completed a foldable graphic organizer comparing the French and the British for our journals.
Science - None - We read about the muscular system today. We watched a Discovery Education video on the muscular system, added the muscular system to our foldable project, and completed an in-class assignment on muscles.
Language Arts - None - We started a novel unit on Because of Winn-Dixie today. We will be reading this novel and doing activities until Christmas break. Students will have a reading test, spelling test, and vocabulary test this Friday over the first several chapters.
Social Studies - None - We read about the French settlers in America. We read about Roanoke and the French and Indian War. Students completed a foldable graphic organizer comparing the French and the British for our journals.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Classroom Plays
We finished up our classroom plays today with performances from our final two groups.
Way to go 4th grade!
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 22nd
Math - None - We finished lesson 5.2 in class today on factors and divisibility rules.
Science - None - We made models of bones today in class.
Language Arts - None - We took our unit assessments today and finished the class plays.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Science - None - We made models of bones today in class.
Language Arts - None - We took our unit assessments today and finished the class plays.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
I hope you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Bone Burritos
We have been reading about the skeletal system in science class. Today we built a model of a bone. The tortilla shell represented the periosteum (or outer membrane of a bone), the cookies represented the compact bone (hard bone), the angel food cake was the spongy bone tissue, and the jelly was the bone marrow. We topped it off with pull-n-peel licorice as the blood vessels.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Classroom Plays
We have been reading a play called Ranita the Frog Princess in Language Arts class. I challenged the students to take a trade book, and make it into their own plays. The students had to practice punctuating dialogue while incorporating elements of a play. They also had to use persuasive writing skills to make an advertising poster for their plays.
Lessons & Assignments Monday, November 21st
Math - 5.1 #1-12 - We continued practicing and reviewing factors today. We talked about divisibility rules and using our multiplication charts. We also talked about a few different ways to organize our work such as using a t-chart or a rainbow diagram while we are working.
Science - None - We read about the skeletal system today. We completed a worksheet on bones, and added the skeletal system to our foldable diagrams.
Language Arts - cursive spelling - We did a practice vocabulary test in class today, and completed a grammar page. We had time to work on a cursive spelling page, but those students that didn't finish need to complete it for homework tonight. We reread our unit story, and discussed the theme. Some of our groups presented their plays that they've been writing, and the rest of our groups will go tomorrow. Reminder - spelling, vocabulary, reading tests tomorrow.
Social Studies - None - We finished up our Thanksgiving fact hunt today.
Science - None - We read about the skeletal system today. We completed a worksheet on bones, and added the skeletal system to our foldable diagrams.
Language Arts - cursive spelling - We did a practice vocabulary test in class today, and completed a grammar page. We had time to work on a cursive spelling page, but those students that didn't finish need to complete it for homework tonight. We reread our unit story, and discussed the theme. Some of our groups presented their plays that they've been writing, and the rest of our groups will go tomorrow. Reminder - spelling, vocabulary, reading tests tomorrow.
Social Studies - None - We finished up our Thanksgiving fact hunt today.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Friday, November 18th
Math - None - We started lesson 5.1 today on modeling factors. We used Unifex cubes to make arrays that modeled factors of various numbers. We will finish this lesson on Monday.
Science - None - We watched a Discovery Education video on the nervous system, and added the labels to our foldable project.
Language Arts - None - We reread our weekly story, completed a spelling page, and read an expository story about fairy tales. We compared and contrasted the main character in our story to Cinderella. The students also had time to create a poster to advertise their plays.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Science - None - We watched a Discovery Education video on the nervous system, and added the labels to our foldable project.
Language Arts - None - We reread our weekly story, completed a spelling page, and read an expository story about fairy tales. We compared and contrasted the main character in our story to Cinderella. The students also had time to create a poster to advertise their plays.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, November 17th
Math - None - We had a classroom visitor during our math block this morning. We also practiced a new math review app called IXL. This app is aligned with state standards, as well as with our math curriculum. It can also be used to practice at home. Password information will be sent home soon!
Science - None - We watched a Discovery Education video on the heart and blood today, and started a lesson on the nervous system.
Language Arts - None - We completed a spelling and grammar page in class, reread our weekly story, and finished our group plays.
Social Studies - None - We took a break from the textbook today to research the first Thanksgiving. We watched Scholastic's interactive tour of the Mayflower and had to work on a packet of research questions while we took the tour.
Science - None - We watched a Discovery Education video on the heart and blood today, and started a lesson on the nervous system.
Language Arts - None - We completed a spelling and grammar page in class, reread our weekly story, and finished our group plays.
Social Studies - None - We took a break from the textbook today to research the first Thanksgiving. We watched Scholastic's interactive tour of the Mayflower and had to work on a packet of research questions while we took the tour.
Classroom Visitor
Chloee's mom visited our classroom today. We got to hear all about her job at the County Clerk's office. We loved learning about her role in tallying election results earlier this month, and even got some "I voted" stickers!
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Wednesday, November 16th
Math - None - We took our chapter 4 test today. We also tried out a new online math review program called IXL math. I am hoping this will work as a great review and practice tool for our class.
Science - None - We read about the circulatory system and blood today, and labeled the parts on our foldable project.
Language Arts - None - We finished reading our unit story today and completed our graphic organizer. We also did a spelling and grammar page in class. Since this week's story is a play, the students worked in small groups to turn a picture book into a play.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Science - None - We read about the circulatory system and blood today, and labeled the parts on our foldable project.
Language Arts - None - We finished reading our unit story today and completed our graphic organizer. We also did a spelling and grammar page in class. Since this week's story is a play, the students worked in small groups to turn a picture book into a play.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Classroom Visitor
Chloee's dad visited our classroom today to tell us all about his job as a police officer.
The students loved hearing all about his exciting career!
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 15th
Math - None - We reviewed for tomorrow's test today in class.
Science - None - We completed a worksheet on lungs today and made a model of a lung.
Language Arts - None - The high school Spanish class visited our classroom during LA time today. We also completed a grammar and spelling page in class. We started reading our unit story today, and worked on a graphic organizer to help determine the theme of the story.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Science - None - We completed a worksheet on lungs today and made a model of a lung.
Language Arts - None - The high school Spanish class visited our classroom during LA time today. We also completed a grammar and spelling page in class. We started reading our unit story today, and worked on a graphic organizer to help determine the theme of the story.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Spanish Stories
The high school Spanish class came over to visit today to read us animal stories that they wrote in Spanish. We had a blast hearing their stories and learning new words.
Lung Models
We have been reading about the respiratory system in science class. Today we made models of lungs to demonstrate how they work.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Monday, November 14th
Math - None - We practiced solving multi-step division problems today by drawing a diagram. Multi-step problems continue to be a challenge, so we did most of these together in class.
Science - None - We made a model of the digestive system in class, and completed a worksheet on digestion.
Language Arts - vocabulary packet - We introduced our new spelling and vocabulary words today. Students worked on their vocabulary packets in class. We also read a story called The Frog Prince to review our new words in context.
Social Studies - None - We continued reading about the French explorers' arrival in North America. We watched a Discovery Education video on the early French explorers such as Marquette and Jolliet.
Science - None - We made a model of the digestive system in class, and completed a worksheet on digestion.
Language Arts - vocabulary packet - We introduced our new spelling and vocabulary words today. Students worked on their vocabulary packets in class. We also read a story called The Frog Prince to review our new words in context.
Social Studies - None - We continued reading about the French explorers' arrival in North America. We watched a Discovery Education video on the early French explorers such as Marquette and Jolliet.
Digestive System
We have been reading about the digestive system in science. Today we made a model of the stomach, and practiced "digesting" some crackers.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, November 10th
Math - None - We had our Veteran's Day program during our math block today. After the program, we finished the back side of yesterday's assignment, and did some division review with a partner.
Science - None - We started a body systems foldable today, adding information about the digestive system, and labeling the stomach and esophagus.
Language Arts - None - We took our unit assessments today.
Social Studies - None - We read about the arrival of French explorers in North America today.
Science - None - We started a body systems foldable today, adding information about the digestive system, and labeling the stomach and esophagus.
Language Arts - None - We took our unit assessments today.
Social Studies - None - We read about the arrival of French explorers in North America today.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Wednesday, November 9th
Math - 4.11 front only - We continued dividing by 1-digit numbers today, and focused on multiplying to check our answers. Students need to complete the front side of the 4.11 worksheet.
Science - None - We read about the digestive system today.
Language Arts - None - We had practice for the Veteran's Day Program today during language arts.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Science - None - We read about the digestive system today.
Language Arts - None - We had practice for the Veteran's Day Program today during language arts.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Reminder: Wear red, white, and blue tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 8th
Math - None - We spent the first half of our math block catching up on our missed day of school yesterday. We made corrections to our science test from last week, and previewed our very busy week. We had Ag in the Classroom during the second half of our math block, and also completed a reteach page from last week's division lesson.
Science - None - We started our chapter on body systems today. We did a lab activity on pulse rates. Students took their pulse while sitting, after one minute of marching, and again after 1 minute of running, then analyzed the results in their journals.
Language Arts - None - We read Dear Mrs. LaRue again today, and completed a spelling and grammar page in class. We finished up our writing packets as well. Students had to write about the first day of school using the 5 w's. We read an expository story about a border collie named Rico, who was able to learn more than 200 words. We discussed text features such as line graphs, and solved a few math problems using the line graph in the article. The class used Dear Mr. LaRue as a model to write a letter from Rico to his owner.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Science - None - We started our chapter on body systems today. We did a lab activity on pulse rates. Students took their pulse while sitting, after one minute of marching, and again after 1 minute of running, then analyzed the results in their journals.
Language Arts - None - We read Dear Mrs. LaRue again today, and completed a spelling and grammar page in class. We finished up our writing packets as well. Students had to write about the first day of school using the 5 w's. We read an expository story about a border collie named Rico, who was able to learn more than 200 words. We discussed text features such as line graphs, and solved a few math problems using the line graph in the article. The class used Dear Mr. LaRue as a model to write a letter from Rico to his owner.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Reminder: SIP early dismissal tomorrow
Ag in the Classroom
Today we were talking turkeys! We learned about how turkeys are raised, and the presidential pardon that 2 special turkeys receive each Thanksgiving. The students even got to make turkey calls! Hope you enjoy these at home! ;)
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Friday, November 4th*
Math - None - We completed the odd numbered problems on our division assignment from yesterday, and played some division practice games in class.
Science - None - We took our chapter 3 test today.
Language Arts - None - We reread Dear Mrs. LaRue, studied spelling and vocabulary on Spelling City, and reviewed vocabulary words while previewing our leveled readers in small groups today. We also had JA with Mrs. Reed during our LA time today.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
*Please note: These plans are tentative. I am out of the building Friday for a doctor's appointment.
Science - None - We took our chapter 3 test today.
Language Arts - None - We reread Dear Mrs. LaRue, studied spelling and vocabulary on Spelling City, and reviewed vocabulary words while previewing our leveled readers in small groups today. We also had JA with Mrs. Reed during our LA time today.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
*Please note: These plans are tentative. I am out of the building Friday for a doctor's appointment.
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, November 3rd
Math - None - We started long division today using "mom and dad" math. We focused on where to place the first digit, and the basic steps today. Students had time in class to complete the even numbered problems on their assignment. I checked over most of them in class and had students make corrections if needed. A few students need to finish corrections tonight.
Science - None - We used our science time to keep the momentum going on our math lesson today.
Language Arts - None - We completed a spelling and grammar page in class today. We also finished reading Dear Mrs. LaRue and finished our graphic organizer on drawing conclusions. We worked on brainstorming writing details about the first day of school by using the 5 w's (who, what, when, where, why).
Social Studies - None - We used our social studies time to catch up on corrections and missing assignments today.
Science - None - We used our science time to keep the momentum going on our math lesson today.
Language Arts - None - We completed a spelling and grammar page in class today. We also finished reading Dear Mrs. LaRue and finished our graphic organizer on drawing conclusions. We worked on brainstorming writing details about the first day of school by using the 5 w's (who, what, when, where, why).
Social Studies - None - We used our social studies time to catch up on corrections and missing assignments today.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Wednesday, November 2nd
Math - None - We finished our lesson on modeling division with regrouping today. We also completed a problem of the day and a reteach page. We previewed tomorrow's lesson on division with regrouping (mom and dad math). We did a few problems together and put some notes in our math journals.
Science - None - We read about extinction today. We also read about the paradise tree snake that appears to fly through the trees. The students had to write as if they were a parent snake teaching the baby snake to fly by using details in the story.
Language Arts - None - We read a story called Puppy Trouble to review our vocabulary words today. We completed a spelling word sort based on silent letters, and a grammar page in class today. Today we practiced making verbs past tense by adding -ed or changing a y to i and adding -ed. We also started our weekly selection story, Dear Mrs. LaRue. We discussed the elements of a fantasy story, and used a graphic organizer to help us draw conclusions as we read.
Social Studies - Chapter 3 review sheet - The students had the entire class to work on their chapter 3 review sheet using their textbooks. Anything not finished in class is homework tonight.
Science - None - We read about extinction today. We also read about the paradise tree snake that appears to fly through the trees. The students had to write as if they were a parent snake teaching the baby snake to fly by using details in the story.
Language Arts - None - We read a story called Puppy Trouble to review our vocabulary words today. We completed a spelling word sort based on silent letters, and a grammar page in class today. Today we practiced making verbs past tense by adding -ed or changing a y to i and adding -ed. We also started our weekly selection story, Dear Mrs. LaRue. We discussed the elements of a fantasy story, and used a graphic organizer to help us draw conclusions as we read.
Social Studies - Chapter 3 review sheet - The students had the entire class to work on their chapter 3 review sheet using their textbooks. Anything not finished in class is homework tonight.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 1st
Math - None - We took our 2nd quarter assessment pretest today, and started a lesson on modeling division with regrouping. We will finish this lesson tomorrow.
Science - None - We read about plant fossils today, and watched a Discovery Education video on fossils. Students completed a 3,2,1 response while watching the video.
Language Arts - vocab packet - We had JA during our LA time today. We also introduced our new spelling and vocabulary words. Students also worked on their vocabulary packets in class today.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Science - None - We read about plant fossils today, and watched a Discovery Education video on fossils. Students completed a 3,2,1 response while watching the video.
Language Arts - vocab packet - We had JA during our LA time today. We also introduced our new spelling and vocabulary words. Students also worked on their vocabulary packets in class today.
Social Studies - None - We did not have social studies today.
Happy Halloween
Thank you to all of the parents that donated time or supplies to help make our Halloween party a success. We appreciate it! Also, a huge thank you to Mindy Jepson for sharing this picture with me since I had to miss the party!
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