PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS DOING raz-kids.com and xtramath.com DAILY.
This morning we sorted our spelling and did a logic activity adding the values of the words. Students then worked on grammar and writing a 3-point paragraph. We are reviewing the structured writing process again to get into the swing of it. Topics were chosen from this list: How to be unpopular; Three people I would like to meet; Three things I have learned in History; and Favorite movies.
We have an "I got caught..." card to help students transition faster. A sticker and my initials x 10 = $1 at the lunch store. Students are trying to "get caught" doing good things.
All but two students have self-selected an independent reading book. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE A BOOK SELECTED AND BRING IT TO SCHOOL DAILY. These books are to be read this month in anticipation of a book report. In class we are reading The Great Brain. This is purposely going at a slower rate to improve the reading comprehension and strategic methods children use to interpret text.
MATH HOMEWORK IS PAGE 171. Today we used bar models, formulas, and string and tiles to find area and perimeter. We are slowing the concept down a little to ensure 100% mastery. Please drill your child on the formulas:
Area = Length x Width
Perimeter = (Length + Width) x 2
Students had Foreign Language and either Art (5th) or Science (4th). Thereafter it was Competition Choir or Team Sports.
Mini-courses were a big hit, with skiers going to Sundance and a wide variety of new hands-on problem solving activities to enjoy.
No comments:
Post a Comment