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.

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!  ;)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!