Every other week, I will try and make a blog post in the form of a newsletter. I know you love the pictures, but want to also know what we are up to as well! :)
Here was our week this week and what is coming up next week...
Here was our week this week and what is coming up next week...
Writing
Students have been busy working on their personal narratives. They collected lots of ideas to write about, but had to choose just one (this was tough!). This week we worked on writing interesting leads that would hook our reader. We also learned how to add imagery and SHOW our reader, not just tell. This has been tough to paint a picture for readers to see as they read.
Next week we will look at the rubric for what is expected of their final pieces, work on our rising action, the heart of the story and dialogue. Be sure to ask your child about what they are writing and how they are revising their piece daily.
We always talk about how good writers get ideas from other good writers. This week, students have had such rich conversations about their personal narratives and how to make them even better.
Students have been busy working on their personal narratives. They collected lots of ideas to write about, but had to choose just one (this was tough!). This week we worked on writing interesting leads that would hook our reader. We also learned how to add imagery and SHOW our reader, not just tell. This has been tough to paint a picture for readers to see as they read.
Next week we will look at the rubric for what is expected of their final pieces, work on our rising action, the heart of the story and dialogue. Be sure to ask your child about what they are writing and how they are revising their piece daily.
We always talk about how good writers get ideas from other good writers. This week, students have had such rich conversations about their personal narratives and how to make them even better.
Reading
This week students have really had some choice during reading time. We met for book clubs. Be sure and ask your child what book we will be reading together. Students are still really enjoying our read aloud book Zach's Lie. We have learned about point of view and character's purpose this week. Next week we will be discussing the differences between predictions and inferences.
Math
This week, I introduced the text book to students. They thought this was the coolest thing ever! They loved working on independent work and did an awesome job. We are finishing up our unit on addition and subtraction. Students will review Friday and Monday and take a test on this unit on Tuesday. Next week we will begin our study of multiplication. At this point in the year, students should be fluent in their addition and subtraction facts 0-12. If you notice your child isn't, I would recommend flash cards each night.
This week, I introduced the text book to students. They thought this was the coolest thing ever! They loved working on independent work and did an awesome job. We are finishing up our unit on addition and subtraction. Students will review Friday and Monday and take a test on this unit on Tuesday. Next week we will begin our study of multiplication. At this point in the year, students should be fluent in their addition and subtraction facts 0-12. If you notice your child isn't, I would recommend flash cards each night.
Social Studies
Students did an AWESOME job on the geography quiz. I was super impressed with the effort they put in to studying and learning continents, oceans, states and important locations around Missouri. Be watching for those quizzes to come home in Friday folders today.
Science
Next week we will begin science. We will start by talking about famous scientists and looking at their notebooks. We will also set up our own science notebooks and talk about the important parts of a science experiment.
Class Fun
We have a Mizzou college student, Ms. Forsyth, in our classroom every Wednesday to learn teaching strategies and work with students. They loved the getting to know you activity she brought to help them get to know her.
We have a Mizzou college student, Ms. Forsyth, in our classroom every Wednesday to learn teaching strategies and work with students. They loved the getting to know you activity she brought to help them get to know her.
At least twice a week, students answer a fun white board question as they come in the mornings.. This week we had fun with these questions and the discussions they brought up.
Our bean bags have arrived!! We were BEYOND excited to use them and be comfy while working.
Word Study
Monday, students will begin working on word study rotations. Students will be put into groups based on spelling patterns they need to learn. Each week, students will learn a new pattern and have daily activities to help them learn this pattern within a group of words.
Important Dates
Monday, students will begin working on word study rotations. Students will be put into groups based on spelling patterns they need to learn. Each week, students will learn a new pattern and have daily activities to help them learn this pattern within a group of words.
Important Dates
- September 26th- NO SCHOOL- teacher work day
- October 4th- Picture Day
- October 19th- Early Out
- October 31st- NO SCHOOL- teacher work day
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