Monday, November 30, 2015
Classroom Visitor
Since Josiah is our Star of the Week this week, his mom visited our classroom today to tell us about her job as a nurse. The students asked some great questions, and we loved learning about her interesting career!
Lessons & Assignments Monday, November 30th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, spelling, and grammar page in class today. This week we are learning about possessive nouns. Today we practiced adding an apostrophe and s after singular nouns. I also handed out our new vocabulary and spelling lists today. Students will take tests over these words on December 11th. All of our spelling words have digraphs such as ch, th, or tch. We introduced our new vocabulary words with a slideshow presentation. Mrs. Pratt's small groups continued to work on possessive nouns, and my groups worked on vocabulary review with our leveled readers.
Math - None - We started chapter 6 today - division! We practiced dividing items into equal groups, something that any student with a sibling is already inclined to do. :)
Science - None - We played our review game today in order to prepare for tomorrow's test over rocks & minerals.
Social Studies - None - We had a classroom visitor during our social studies time today.
Math - None - We started chapter 6 today - division! We practiced dividing items into equal groups, something that any student with a sibling is already inclined to do. :)
Science - None - We played our review game today in order to prepare for tomorrow's test over rocks & minerals.
Social Studies - None - We had a classroom visitor during our social studies time today.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 24th
Language Arts - None - We finished our first Thanksgiving research and brochure project today in class.
Math - None - We took our chapter 5 test today. We will start chapter 6 next week on division!
Science - None - We read about fossils today. We watched a Study Jams video on fossils, and visited the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Research Center's website, where a friend of mine is a paleontologist.
Social Studies - None - We took the unit 3 test today.
Math - None - We took our chapter 5 test today. We will start chapter 6 next week on division!
Science - None - We read about fossils today. We watched a Study Jams video on fossils, and visited the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Research Center's website, where a friend of mine is a paleontologist.
Social Studies - None - We took the unit 3 test today.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 23, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Monday, November 23rd
Language Arts - None - We finished our turkey tales today, and started researching the first Thanksgiving. We will finish our research tomorrow, and make a brochure with our information.
Math - None - We finished lesson 5.5 today on multiplication strategies with multiples of 10. We also reviewed for tomorrow's test. We will take our chapter 5 test tomorrow.
Science - None - We read about the rock cycle today, and completed our note taking project.
Social Studies - None - We finished our chapter 6 review worksheet. We will take the unit 3 open book test tomorrow.
Math - None - We finished lesson 5.5 today on multiplication strategies with multiples of 10. We also reviewed for tomorrow's test. We will take our chapter 5 test tomorrow.
Science - None - We read about the rock cycle today, and completed our note taking project.
Social Studies - None - We finished our chapter 6 review worksheet. We will take the unit 3 open book test tomorrow.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Friday, November 20th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL and a grammar page in class today. We also took our spelling and vocab tests on Spelling City. We did some writing today too. Students had to roll dice to determine their character, setting, and problem for a turkey tale. We will edit these papers next week.
Math - None - We are zooming through chapter 5! We took a quiz over the first half of the chapter today, and also completed two lessons. Both of our lessons today talked about multiplication strategies when multiplying by multiples of 10.
Science - None - We continued discussing igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock today. We took notes for our project, and watched some Study Jams videos and slideshows about rocks and minerals.
Social Studies - None - We started our chapter 6 review sheet today. We will finish this on Monday.
Math - None - We are zooming through chapter 5! We took a quiz over the first half of the chapter today, and also completed two lessons. Both of our lessons today talked about multiplication strategies when multiplying by multiples of 10.
Science - None - We continued discussing igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock today. We took notes for our project, and watched some Study Jams videos and slideshows about rocks and minerals.
Social Studies - None - We started our chapter 6 review sheet today. We will finish this on Monday.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, November 19th
Language Arts - study spelling & vocab - We completed our DOL and a grammar page in class today. We took our skills test over the material from Go West. We also played a fun roll and spell game to practice using our three letter blends.
Math - 5.2 - We started chapter 5 today, which will be our last chapter on multiplication. Today we introduced unknown factors or variables. The kids can now solve problems like 5 x n = 25! I was so impressed - way to go 3rd grade!
Science - None - We continued taking notes on sedimentary and metamorphic rocks today.
Social Studies - None - We read about a crossroads community. We also talked about the Underground Railroad and watched a Discovery Education video on Harriet Tubman.
Math - 5.2 - We started chapter 5 today, which will be our last chapter on multiplication. Today we introduced unknown factors or variables. The kids can now solve problems like 5 x n = 25! I was so impressed - way to go 3rd grade!
Science - None - We continued taking notes on sedimentary and metamorphic rocks today.
Social Studies - None - We read about a crossroads community. We also talked about the Underground Railroad and watched a Discovery Education video on Harriet Tubman.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Wednesday, November 18th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, grammar, and spelling page in class today. We worked on writing really good 3rd grade sentences today including lots of juicy details. We listened to our weekly story on the ipads, and practiced our "thr" digraph and comprehension strategies.
Math - None - We took our chapter 4 test today.
Science - None - We read about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock today. We continued working on our note taking project.
Social Studies - None - We read about communities that develop along water today. We learned about Seattle and the important industries there. We completed a questioning graphic organizer in class while we read, and watched a Discovery Education video about the logging industry.
Math - None - We took our chapter 4 test today.
Science - None - We read about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock today. We continued working on our note taking project.
Social Studies - None - We read about communities that develop along water today. We learned about Seattle and the important industries there. We completed a questioning graphic organizer in class while we read, and watched a Discovery Education video about the logging industry.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 17th
Language Arts - Scrappy story - We completed our DOL, spelling, and grammar page in class today. We also listened to Go West on the iPads. We read a passage about animals that live in caves, and discussed main idea and details before answering some comprehension questions. We also practiced our scr blends.
Math - None - We reviewed chapter 4 today in class, and practiced our multiplication facts using online quizzes.
Science - None - We started chapter 6 today. We read about the difference between rocks and minerals, and started a note taking project for this chapter.
Social Studies - None - We read about communities that were settled around mountains. We also sequenced events from today's lesson in our journals.
Math - None - We reviewed chapter 4 today in class, and practiced our multiplication facts using online quizzes.
Science - None - We started chapter 6 today. We read about the difference between rocks and minerals, and started a note taking project for this chapter.
Social Studies - None - We read about communities that were settled around mountains. We also sequenced events from today's lesson in our journals.
Reminder: SIP Early Dismissal tomorrow!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Red Carpet Readers
Congratulations to Peyton, Grace, and Camden for meeting their 2nd quarter AR goals. Keep up the good work!!
Lessons & Assignments Monday, November 16th
Language arts - cursive spelling- We completed our DOL, spelling, and grammar page in class today. We listened to our weekly story on the iPads, and answered our weekly comprehension questions. Students also received their AR prizes today.
Math - none - We are all finished with chapter 4, so we spent the class period reviewing. We also practiced our multiplication facts using the iPads today.
Science - none - We took our 2nd quarter assessment post test today and our 3rd quarter pre-test. Although we aren't at the end of the quarter yet, we are a bit ahead of schedule in science and have already covered all of the 2nd quarter material!
Social studies - none - We previewed chapter 6 today and completed a vocabulary sheet in class.
Math - none - We are all finished with chapter 4, so we spent the class period reviewing. We also practiced our multiplication facts using the iPads today.
Science - none - We took our 2nd quarter assessment post test today and our 3rd quarter pre-test. Although we aren't at the end of the quarter yet, we are a bit ahead of schedule in science and have already covered all of the 2nd quarter material!
Social studies - none - We previewed chapter 6 today and completed a vocabulary sheet in class.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Friday, November 13th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, spelling, and grammar page in class today. Since this unit's spelling words seem tough, I encouraged students to identify the 3-letter blends in each of their words today. Students that correctly identified the blends got a special chance to choose an item from the prize box. Way to go! We also listened to our weekly story on the ipads today. We used our class time today to make corrections, finish make-up work, and work on our AR goals.
Math - None - We finished our last lesson in chapter 4 today. We used tables to solve word problems involving multiplication. We will have a few days of review next week before taking our test on Wednesday.
Science - None - We took our chapter 5 test today.
Social Studies - None - We had a follow-up dental presentation today during our social studies time.
Math - None - We finished our last lesson in chapter 4 today. We used tables to solve word problems involving multiplication. We will have a few days of review next week before taking our test on Wednesday.
Science - None - We took our chapter 5 test today.
Social Studies - None - We had a follow-up dental presentation today during our social studies time.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, November 12th
Language Arts - Study spelling & vocab - We completed our DOL, spelling, and grammar page in class today. Although I don't always make it "official" students should be studying spelling and vocabulary terms every night. Our words with 3-letter blends seem to be tough for the class this week, and need lots of practice! We read our vocabulary story, and completed our vocab packets. We also read our weekly story, Go West. We will be practice determining the main idea and details in this expository story over the next week.
Math - None - We finished lesson 4.9 today on multiplying by 9. We practiced using the Distributive Property and using patterns to solve today. Although many kids know the 9's trick with their hands, I encouraged them to use the strategies we discussed in class. My experience with my own 2 children proved that when kids can't remember the rhyme or trick, or use it incorrectly, they have no other strategies to back it up. That's one of the great benefits of Common Core - we learn lots of strategies and find one that fits best!
Science - None - We read about how animals protect themselves today. We also reviewed for tomorrow's test over chapter 5.
Social Studies - Chapter 5 review sheet - We read about conserving natural resources, and recycling today. This finished up our chapter. The chapter 5 review sheet is due tomorrow.
Math - None - We finished lesson 4.9 today on multiplying by 9. We practiced using the Distributive Property and using patterns to solve today. Although many kids know the 9's trick with their hands, I encouraged them to use the strategies we discussed in class. My experience with my own 2 children proved that when kids can't remember the rhyme or trick, or use it incorrectly, they have no other strategies to back it up. That's one of the great benefits of Common Core - we learn lots of strategies and find one that fits best!
Science - None - We read about how animals protect themselves today. We also reviewed for tomorrow's test over chapter 5.
Social Studies - Chapter 5 review sheet - We read about conserving natural resources, and recycling today. This finished up our chapter. The chapter 5 review sheet is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 10th
Language Arts - None - We had a shortened class today due to the Veteran's Day program. We did complete our DOL, grammar, and spelling page in class today. We also started to read our vocabulary review story.
Math - 4.8 - We learned about multiplying by 8s today. Eights are tough, but we did a great job with it! We discussed all of the various strategies we could use including skip counting, Distributive Property, making arrays, using a number line, using doubles strategies, and making equal groups. Whew!
Science - None - We had Ag in the Classroom today.
Social Studies -None - We read about resources found in communities today. We learned about natural resources and watched a few Discovery Education video clips.
Math - 4.8 - We learned about multiplying by 8s today. Eights are tough, but we did a great job with it! We discussed all of the various strategies we could use including skip counting, Distributive Property, making arrays, using a number line, using doubles strategies, and making equal groups. Whew!
Science - None - We had Ag in the Classroom today.
Social Studies -None - We read about resources found in communities today. We learned about natural resources and watched a few Discovery Education video clips.
Reminder - No school tomorrow - Veteran's Day
Happy Veteran's Day
Our elementary school had their Veteran's Day program today to honor all of the veterans in our community. We love working hard to celebrate and honor the achievements of these heroes!
Monday, November 9, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Monday, November 9th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, spelling, and grammar page in class today. Students received their new spelling and vocab lists. They will test over these on Friday, November 20th. Mrs. Pratt made a really cool slide show that included some videos to introduce our new vocabulary words. We also worked in small groups today on phonics and vocabulary review with our leveled readers.
Math - None - We discussed patterns on a multiplication table today. Finding patterns can help us check our answers, and promotes mental math skills. The students did a great job on today's classwork!
Science - Food web worksheet - We read about food webs today. We learned that a food web in when a food chains overlap. We made diagrams of a food web for our journals today. Students that didn't finish their food web worksheets in class need to finish them for homework tonight.
Social Studies -None - We read about climate and physical environments of different communities today. We discussed how humans adapt to their environments, and how climate varies across the United States.
Math - None - We discussed patterns on a multiplication table today. Finding patterns can help us check our answers, and promotes mental math skills. The students did a great job on today's classwork!
Science - Food web worksheet - We read about food webs today. We learned that a food web in when a food chains overlap. We made diagrams of a food web for our journals today. Students that didn't finish their food web worksheets in class need to finish them for homework tonight.
Social Studies -None - We read about climate and physical environments of different communities today. We discussed how humans adapt to their environments, and how climate varies across the United States.
Reminder: Wear red, white, & blue for our Veteran's Day program tomorrow.
Also, book orders are due tomorrow.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Thank you!
I was out for a couple of days this week for surgery, and came back to a wonderful surprise from my students. I'm so lucky to have such a great group of coworkers and kids! Thanks everyone!
Lessons & Assignments Friday, November 6th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL in class today, and corrected our grammar page from yesterday. We took our spelling and vocab tests on spelling city, and finished reading about a boy who raises money for endangered animals. We also had some extra time to work on our AR goals today.
Math - None - We finished our lesson on the Associative Property of Multiplication. We learned that we can multiply in any order and get the same product!
Science - None - We continued reading about food chains and energy pyramids today. We played a fun game where we competed to make the longest food chain.
Social Studies -None - We used our social studies time to catch up on corrections and make up work.
Math - None - We finished our lesson on the Associative Property of Multiplication. We learned that we can multiply in any order and get the same product!
Science - None - We continued reading about food chains and energy pyramids today. We played a fun game where we competed to make the longest food chain.
Social Studies -None - We used our social studies time to catch up on corrections and make up work.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, November 5th*
Language Arts - study - We completed our DOL and grammar page in class today. We also took our weekly skills test. Remember to study for your spelling & vocab tests on Friday!
Math - None - We completed a mid-chapter review today in class, and reviewed using Go Math's Animated Math Models online.
Science - None - We read about food chains today.
Social Studies - None - We started reading chapter 5 today over why communities develop in certain places.
*Please Note: These plans are tentative. I have a sub today.
Math - None - We completed a mid-chapter review today in class, and reviewed using Go Math's Animated Math Models online.
Science - None - We read about food chains today.
Social Studies - None - We started reading chapter 5 today over why communities develop in certain places.
*Please Note: These plans are tentative. I have a sub today.
Lessons & Assignments Wednesday, November 4th*
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL in class today, and played a plural nouns scoot game. We watched a video on honey bees today, and answered questions about the material.
Math - None - We learned about multiplying by 7 today.
Science - None - We continued reading about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores today. We completed a reading packet in class.
Social Studies - None - We had a school wide reading activity during our social studies time today.
*Please note: These plans are tentative. I have a sub today.
Math - None - We learned about multiplying by 7 today.
Science - None - We continued reading about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores today. We completed a reading packet in class.
Social Studies - None - We had a school wide reading activity during our social studies time today.
*Please note: These plans are tentative. I have a sub today.
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, November 3rd
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL and grammar page in class today. We also practiced our spelling words on the Spelling City app. We used our school subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica online to research grasshoppers today, and write descriptive paragraphs about their unique body parts. We also read some passages and practiced drawing conclusions as we read.
Math - None - We completed lesson 4.3 on using the Distributive Property to multiply. This was a tough lesson, and the kids nailed it! Way to go 3rd grade!
Science - None - We read about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores today. We used our front teeth and our back teeth to eat some pretzels, and discussed why we have sharp teeth and flat teeth
Social Studies -None - We previewed chapter 5 today, and completed a vocabulary page in class.
Math - None - We completed lesson 4.3 on using the Distributive Property to multiply. This was a tough lesson, and the kids nailed it! Way to go 3rd grade!
Science - None - We read about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores today. We used our front teeth and our back teeth to eat some pretzels, and discussed why we have sharp teeth and flat teeth
Social Studies -None - We previewed chapter 5 today, and completed a vocabulary page in class.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Monday, November 2nd
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL and grammar page in class today. We practiced taking notes and gathering information using media sources today. We watched a Wild Kratts video on butterflies, and gathered 3 facts. In our small groups, Mrs. Pratt worked on multiple-meaning words, and my groups used our leveled readers and practiced drawing conclusions.
Math - None - We used our multiplication strategies to multiply by 3 and 6 today. We discussed using the doubles strategy, and using a known fact (such as 5x7) to solve an unknown fact (such as 6x7).
Science - None - We started chapter 5 today on how living things interact. We read about producers, consumers, and decomposers and finished a worksheet in class.
Social Studies - None - We took our unit 2 test today.
Math - None - We used our multiplication strategies to multiply by 3 and 6 today. We discussed using the doubles strategy, and using a known fact (such as 5x7) to solve an unknown fact (such as 6x7).
Science - None - We started chapter 5 today on how living things interact. We read about producers, consumers, and decomposers and finished a worksheet in class.
Social Studies - None - We took our unit 2 test today.
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