Tuesday, March 8, 2016

All About Tuesday


  • 1st / 2nd - Literacy Block
    • After breakfast, the students did their word work WORD LADDER.  After working out our vocabulary and word manipulation skills, we made it to the top of the ladder and climbed over to Test Prep Review.  We checked our homework and then did our two "together problems" as a class.  For homework they have problems 36 and 37 in their ELA Test Prep.  We then read an article together entitled, "The Right Dog". After reading, I read the questions and students answered them independently.
    • Our writing focus was to review how to write an interesting introductory paragraph with a hook, a topic, and a focus of writing.  We then also modeled writing a conclusion that did the same job as the introduction but also left the reading with what you wanted them to remember from your work.  After modeling, students went to independently writing and working on filling out their 5 paragraph graphic organizer for their compare / contrast PowerPoint.  Tomorrow is the only day they will have to work on the computers so all their writing MUST be done today and TONIGHT for homework.
  • 3rd/4th - Math Block
    • We started class by going over last night's test prep questions.  Many of the students didn't do their 3 test prep problems.  They will be sitting out of recess thinking about them!  Then we did today's Test Prep focus question together.. and then they tried one on their own.  They have 2 practice problems tonight for homework.  
    • Our math today was GoMath 9.2 which was comparing fractions with the same denominator.  If the denominator is the same, you simply analyze the numerator to see which fraction is greater or smaller. We worked in groups to complete the independent work.  Then we came back as a whole to check their understanding.  
  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - Science
  • 7th - Wrap Up - Class Novel
    • Copied down homework and then read chapter 8 in the Cricket in Times Square.
Homework:
  • Math - 
    • GoMath 9.2 Homework (517-518)
    • Test Prep 3/8/16
  • Literacy
    • 5 Paragraph Essay Template MUST be complete
    • Reading Log
    • Spelling Practice
  • Field Trip Tomorrow
    • Must Wear Uniform
    • Must Have Permission Slip!!!


Monday, March 7, 2016

Monday Morning Blues

It seems that when we come back after a weekend, it is like starting from scratch with many of the students.  I am very upset that about half of the students didn't do their writing homework.  If they do not have their paper ready by Wednesday, I will be calling parents to come in and conference.


  • 1st/2nd - Math Block
    • After breakfast was complete, we moved into Test Prep review.  We went over the three questions from homework and then did today's problem of the day.  After that, students worked on the problem that was similar to the problem of the day. After completing that, Ms. Avalos went over Number Talks and the Daily Number Review.  After doing the Interactive Lesson on the smartboard, students broke into table groups to complete their assignment.
    • Today's focus was understanding how to use the strategy act it out to solve comparison problems.  We modeled using fraction tiles and number lines to act it out. After working in pairs, we came back together and checked each problem before finishing the lesson and discussing homework.
  • 3rd/4th - Literacy Block
    • We started class by going over the homework test prep problems.  We had to go back and re-read the text, so it took a bit longer than normal.  Then we read today's text together since it was a play.  We assigned parts and then read.  After reading, we went over the two questions to check for understanding and then assigned the one test prep problem.  
    • Today's focus in literacy was on comparing and contrasting.  We used an "alike and different" graphic organizer and I went over how to fill it out to compare and contrast.  I used "Mars" as my model to compare and contrast with Earth.   We went line by line from the research and then students said if the fact went in the alike or different stack.  Then we picked 2 facts from alike and 2 from different and then we co-wrote a compare and contrast paragraph.   Their classwork was to do what we modeled in class and find facts that were alike and different between their planets.  A good number of students were not able to do this because they didn't do their own planet like they were supposed to.  We had over 2 periods on Friday to write notes on their planet and all weekend to take those notes and make a paragraph.  Lots of excuses as to why it wasn't done, but honestly, with over 100 minutes of class-time to take notes.. .and two days to write a paragraph, I don't think there was any valid excuse.

  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - Dance
  • 7th - Wrap Up / Class Novel.
Homework:
  • Math
    • GoMath 9.1 Homework (pp 511-512)
    • Test Prep - 3 questions in Packet
  • Literacy
    • Compare / Contrast Paragraph
      • Should have  the following by tomorrow
        • Earth Paragraph
        • Your Planet Paragraph
        • Compare Contrast Paragraph
    • Test Prep - One Question in Packet



Friday, March 4, 2016

Day After Conferences

For those parents who could make it to their scheduled appointments, it was a pleasure discussing your child's progress and future goals.  For those who couldn't make it, please let us know which Tuesday from 2:35- 3:15 we can meet.  Four lucky students won the "CLEAN DESK" award today and were invited to visit the Goody Box and the Pencil Box for treats!  Congrats to Marlena, Melody, Leudy, and Christopher.

  • 1st - Science
  • 2nd/3rd - Math Block
    • We worked on the Chapter 8 Performance Tasks today.  We read the questions to the students, but as the state exams approach, we didn't break the questions apart.  We wanted to the students to productively struggle to come up with the correct answers and processes.  When students finished, they either started their research on their own planet, or worked on their Chapter 8 Test they missed yesterday.
  • 4th - Literacy
    • Students worked either independently or with a buddy to read websites on a planet of their choice and take notes about their planet.  They not only did a good job reading and taking notes, but they were very excited to find out new facts and details about the planets in the solar system.  If they want to do more research, the pages they should use are listed in a post a couple days ago.
  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - Literacy
    • We had our spelling test to start the period.  Then we took our notes from Earth and the paragraphs they were "supposed" to have written 2 days ago to do some editing.  It turns out that about half of them had either "lost" it or didn't do it.  So we PRACTICED again how to write a paragraph using the notes we took so they make sense and flow.  Then students paired up to edit the work they had done, while others started writing their Earth paragraph.  Again, all the notes were done in class and given to them two days ago.  They just had to write the paragraph.   Tonight, they have to do the same process using their research from today on their own planet.  This is part of their PBA so they HAVE TO do this! 
  • 7th - Wrap Up - Class Novel
    • We finished up the things we were working on and then read from our class novel, "The Cricket in Times Square."
Homework:

  • Math
    • 1/2 sheet "TAKE HOME QUIZ" on Fractions
    • Test Prep Questions
  • Literacy
    • Writing Page "Paragraph About Your Planet"
    • Test Prep Questions "Dear Daily News"
  • Science
    • Using a Temperature Table 

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Where is Everyone?

Hey Parents!

I just wanted to remind you that just because there is a half day, it doesn't mean your children should stay home.  We had a review for Chapter 8 Math Test test, and then we took the Math Test today.  We had about 1/3 of our class not show up today.  This means they will have to take the math test without having  a review.  Please make sure your children are at school each day.  That is the only way they will progress and get better.

The ONLY homework they have today is:

  1. Come to Parent/Teacher Conferences with your Parent to discuss their progress
  2. Read a book to take an AR Quiz tomorrow.

  • 1st/2nd - Math Block
    • Today we had our breakfast as usual.  Then we did our Test Prep.  We went over last night's homework and over today's problems (which actually went along with our unit).  After discussing and modeling, students did one problem on their own.  They have 2 problems in their math packet for homework.
    • Then we went over the Chapter 8 Review.  The questions are almost exactly the same on the math review as on the Chapter Unit Test.  We went over it question by question, explaining how to solve, and asking if anyone had any questions.
    • Then students started working on their Chapter 8 Unit Test.
  • 3rd/4th - Lunch/Test/Independent Reading
    • Some students finished before others.  They quietly got a book and read while others finished, We had a shortened 30 minute lunch from 10:30 - 11:00.   We returned and the last people finished their test while the rest read books and took AR quizzes.  
Homework:
  • Test Prep (Math)
  • Read and Finish AR Book for testing
  • Come to Parent Teacher Conference with Parent
  • Study for Spelling Test
  • Complete Earth Paragraph

Planet Research Websites

As you partner up to do research on your planet, here are some websites to make your research gathering much more time effective.  Remember, you must go to two different websites to do research.  Have Fun!!!


planetsforkids.org/

nineplanets.org/

sciencekids.co.nz/

www.kidzone.ws/planets/

OurUniverse

planets

solarsystem.nasa.gov/kids/

kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Fraction Fun


  • 1st / 2nd - Math Block
    • After breakfast, we went over our test prep homework and daily problems before discussing their 2 problems for homework.  Then we moved right into math and did our final lesson for the unit.  After watching the On Demand video for GoMath lesson 8.9, we did the interactive unlocking the problems. 
    • Students were then asked to come to the board and work out the word problems and explain them to the class.  We did the "homework" page for extra practice and again did all of them on the smartboard with students explaining the WHY to their answers.  The focus today was using a diagram to figure out the word problem.  
  • 3rd / 4th - Literacy Block
    • After going over the test prep homework, we reread the poem that we covered yesterday to make sure it was fresh in their minds before doing today's review questions.  After much discussion, we finished the problems and looked at their homework question.
    • In our ReadyGen 2B.17 lesson, our focus was key ideas and details and making comparisons.  Our task today was to compare "City Homes" to "Around the Way on Neighbor's Day".  We quick read both texts and discussed how they were alike and different both in content and structure. 
    • The second half of the literacy block was used to practice taking notes as part of our upcoming PBA.  Since we have to do a mutli-media compare and contrast, we started today with taking notes on the biggest community we have - PLANET EARTH.  We read two articles and practiced taking notes.  The students had to help me decide if each sentence / fact was worth writing down.  Tonight for homework they have to take those notes, the topic sentence, and the concluding sentence, and make a solid informative paragraph about the Earth.  The good news is, this is one of the five paragraphs they will have to write for their PBA.   Tomorrow and Friday they will do research on another planet, take notes, and write their second paragraph.  The final part will be writing an interesting introductory parargraph, a compare and contrast paragraph, and a concluding paragraph to complete their PBA.  Then, we are making a PowerPoint to share them. 

  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - P.E with Mr. Hoffman
  • 7th - Science / Class Novel
    • We read another section in the chapter in our science about patterns in the sky.  Then we continued with our class novel "The Cricket in Times Square".
Homework:
  • Math
    • Chapter Review (499-504)
      • Take your Time - Come with Questions before test!
    • Fraction Practice Worksheet
  • Literacy
    • Writing - Earth Paragraph Using Notes
    • Reading Log
    • Bring Back "Community A to Z" and "Around the Way" for collection!
  • Test Prep Practice






Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Tuesday's Summary


  • 1st/2nd - Literacy Block
    • After breakfast, we did our word work for the day.  Our word ladders seem to be getting easier, or the students are enjoying the process more.  Either way, we are manipulating words and learning new vocabulary.  Then we did the test prep for the day.  We looked at last night's homework question and then read a poem for today.  After looking at the poem, talking about what it meant, we looked at two questions.  For homework they have 1 question to work with.
    • ReadyGen Lesson 2b.16 was again about comparing and contrasting, this time using the texts "Communities from A to Z" and "Around the Way on Neighbor's Day".  We choral read "Around the Way" and then we thumbed through "Communities" to see if the topic was similar or different to Around the Way.  We found a lot of similarities and differences.  Then we moved back to our writing from yesterday and did more modeling and then broke off and worked independently.  By tomorrow, they should have 3 topics compared between the topics in Communities A to Z and their own neighborhoods.  See model below:
    • As you can see, we worked on topic sentences for each topic (in red), including information from the text, and them comparing it to your own neighborhood.  We practiced ending the paragraph with a sum it up sentence that is a lot like your topic sentence, but not exactly the same (in red). 
  • 3rd/4th - Math
    • After looking at our Test Prep, we moved right into number talks.  After number talks, the students watched the on demand video of Mr. Burger to see a preview and visual strategy for doing lesson GoMath 8.8.   Finally, the interactive lesson showed the students more deeply how to unlock the problems and work on today's focus skill.  The focus skill today was being able to find a fraction of a number.
    • After all the mini-lessons, we moved into independent work.  Mr, Johnny worked with a small group, I worked with another small group, and Ms. Avalos floated between the other two groups.  After work time was complete, students came to the front to work the problems and explain their answers.  

  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - Science
  • 7th - Class Novel - Wrap Up
    • Students wrote down homework and then we introduced the new class novel "The Cricket in Times Square".  We were able to read the first chapter.
Homework
  • Math
    • GoMath 8.8 Homework (491-492)
    • Fraction Practice Sheet
  • Literacy
    • Writing - Finish three paragraphs
    • Reading Log
    • Bring Back "Community A to Z" and "Around the Way on Neighbor's Day" for collection
  • Test Prep
    • Math
    • Literacy


Monday, February 29, 2016

Monday.... What Happened?



Today has not been the best day for the learners in Room 304.  No one was raising their hand to participate, students had to be redirected multiple times to do simple tasks... It wasn't good.  Let's hope that we turn it around for Tuesday!!!!

  • 1st / 2nd - Math Block
    • We had to go over the Test Prep from Friday and Monday, so with the extra day we missed for the 100th Day of School activities, test prep went a little long today.  Then we went over the homework from Friday.  It was using a number line to show were a fraction should be on the number line.  I would say it is about 50/50 with the success rate, but after going over it, they seem to have a better grasp.
    • GoMath Lesson 8.7 was today's focus.  We looked at making sure that we could represent a fraction as part of a whole.  We watched the on demand math video that gives the students a preview of one of the challenging problems they will face that day.  Then we did the interactive math lesson and the students seemed to really grasp the lesson.  After modeling the unlock your problem and show and share, students worked on the problems.  We went over the problems to make sure we hit on any misunderstandings that we faced today.

  • 3rd / 4th - Literacy Block
    • We spent more time today doing Test Prep than normal due to having to make up what we missed on Friday due to the 100 Minute Readathon.  We read an informational story on how they clean animals who encounter oil pollution.  Then we worked through the questions.  Students have to answer question #18 tonight for homework.
    • ReadyGen Lesson 2B.15 was today's lesson.   We read a poem and then reread "Around the Way".  We answered questions and then talked about the difference between written words and spoken words.  Then we moved on to writing.  The focus was comparing and contrasting information that was found in the texts to their actual neighborhood community.  We used a T-Chart to write down information about communities that we found in our texts.  We went page by page and paraphrased the information we found. After taking notes, we then compared our own community and made an entry on the other side of the T-Chart.  

  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - Dance
  • 7th - Book Fair
    • We previewed the book fair so students could see the options.  Make sure to bring plenty of $$$ to parent teacher conferences so you can visit the book fair and make purchases!
Homework
  • Math 
    • GoMath Lesson 8.7 (pp 485-486)
    • Fraction Practice (Double Sided)
    • Math Test Prep Day 2/29/16
  • Literacy
    • Writing - Draft an essay comparing what you learned about communities and your community.
    • Spelling - 2x each / cursive
    • Reading Log for Monday


Friday, February 26, 2016

100th Day of School


  • 1st - Science with Ms. Galan
  • 2nd - Activities
    • We had our 100th Day of School Activity.  Students had to come up with with different things they have learned in 3rd grade this year.  We had 100 "Thought Bulbs" for them to fill out and then decorate the hallway to show how your knowledge is expanding this year.   Then students worked on a hidden picture puzzle to find 100 items hidden in the picture.  When they came into the room they had a 100th Day of School Pencil, Eraser, and Rubber Bracelet to celebrate the day.  
  • 3rd/4th - Pajama Read-a-thon
    • In honor of the 100th day of school, we had a pajama party to read for 100 minutes.  We moved all the desks out of the way and students in their PJ's got comfortable with blankets and pillows and in some cases stuffed animals and read their favorite books for 100 minutes.  If they finished a book and wanted to take an AR test, we had 10 computers set up, as well as the Ipads for them to test their knowledge of the books they read and earn AR points for the class.  (Pictures coming soon!)
  • 5th - Lunch / Recess
  • 6th / 7th - Computer Assisted Learning
    • Students ended the 100th day of school with 100 minutes of computer assisted learning called WAGGLE.  They did 50 minutes of ELA Waggle working on reading comprehension and various reading skills and strategies.  For the last period of the day they switched to Waggle Math.  What a nice way to end our 100th Day of School.
Homework:

  • Math 
    • Using Number Lines to Show Fractions Worksheet
  • Literacy
    • Reading Comprehension Long Text Week 12 Day 4
    • Study for Spelling Test on Monday (Postponed from Friday)

100th Day of School Video


Thursday, February 25, 2016

Illustrating Fractions


  • 1st and 2nd - Literacy Block
    • Today we had a nice breakfast to start our learning adventures.  As students ate, they worked on their word work practice "Word Ladder".  I had many of the students come show me they finished all on their own with no help.  So much better than the start of the year.  After going over the clues and words, we moved to last night's Test Prep question and why the right answer was the right answer.  Then we looked at three questions from the same text, and again broke it down to understand why each answer was right or wrong.  Finally we looked at the question they would tackle tonight for Test Prep homework.
    • For ReadyGen today, we did lesson 2B.14.  The focus of this lesson was understanding how the illustrations help support the main idea.  The main idea of the text is: "Neighborhoods are places where people live, play, and help each other."  After reading the text as a group, we looked at one of the illustrations, wrote a summary of what it showed, then came up with how the illustration contributed to the main idea.  We ended by sharing out what several of the students came up with.
  • 3rd and 4th - Math Block
    • We started the period going over the questions from Test Prep.  Then we looked at the problem of the day.  After explaining the WHY and the WHY NOT for all the answers, the students used the same technique to complete a practice problem.  Then we looked at how this relates to the question they have tonight for Test Prep homework.   Then we went over last night's homework.  We had to check section GoMath 8.5 to make sure they understood it, and then checked the mid-chapter review.  We went question by question and made sure they understood each section before moving on.  Parents - only about 1/2 the students did their math homework last night.  Please make sure you are checking homework for completion.  It will help a great deal in ensuring students are practicing the skills we covered in class each night.
    • The lesson today, GoMath 8.6 was focusing on relating fractions to whole numbers.  If the fraction is 3/3 then it is equal to 1.  If the fraction is 2/3 it is less than one.  If the fraction is 4/3 it is more than one.  The major focus was making sure they realized that 3 parts out of 3 parts made a whole.   We did the On Demand Math video which gives them a visual of what we will be doing today.  Then we did the interactive math lesson which walks them through the steps.  Finally, we did the Unlock the Problem and the Try This together.  Students came up to the front to practice the Show What You Know.  Then they worked independently to do the on your own problems.  We ended by going over these problems and making sure we understood that for a fraction to equal 1, the numerator and denominator both have to be the same number.  


  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - Gym
    • Ummm, Ms. Avalos walked 10 laps before the students started.  I jogged 3 of the 15 laps, then walked the rest of them.  I tried, but 3 was all I could jog.  Yesterday I just walked the last 5 with them, so better!  
  • 7th - 100th Day of School Activity - Science
Homework
  • Math
    • Test Prep Question
    • GoMath 8.6 - pp 479-480
    • Division Practice #23
  • Literacy
    • ReadyGen 2B.14 - T-Chart "Illustrations/Contribution" 
      • Pick 2-3 more illustrations to summarize and tell how they contribute
    • Test Prep Question
    • Spelling Practice - Test Tomorrow
  • Pack
    • Tomorrow is 100 Minute / 100 AR Point  Read-a-Thon
    • Pajamas
    • Blanket
    • Stuffed Animal
    • Books to Read
    • Good Attitude


Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Fractions on a Number Line


  • 1st/2nd - Math Block
    • Today we did our regular routine.  We started with breakfast.  After breakfast we went over last night's test prep questions.  Then we looked at the test prep question for today.  After modeling how to solve the problem, the students then did one on their own.  Tonight they have a few to practice to keep this review skill fresh in their heads. When then went right into checking last nights homework to make sure there was no misunderstandings.
    • Then we did the video on demand and the interactive lesson for GoMath 8.5.  The focus today was understanding fractions using a number line.  After the interactive lesson, we did the unlock the problem and together work on the smartboard.  Then students did the on your own work.  We came back together to check the work and make sure that they completely understand before heading home to practice tonight for homework.
  • 3rd/4th - Literacy Block
    • Test prep went a little long today due to having a new article to read.  We took the time to deeply read the article.  We stopped, we made connections, we made every effort to model what good readers do as they read.  After reading the story, we looked at two of the questions they have already had and figured out why the answers were right or wrong.  They have one question from the story to work on tonight.
    • We finished ReadyGen Lesson 2B.13 today.  Our focus was on the writing lesson where we focused on putting information into groups based on topic.  
    • We finished literacy by having 20 minutes of independent reading to work on reading and AR tests.
  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - P.E
  • 7th - Science - Chapter 15, section 2
Homework
  • Math
    • GoMath Lesson 8.5 Homework 471-474
    • Math Test Prep 2/24/2016
  • Literacy
    • Reading Comp Wk 12 Day 2
    • Reading Test Prep 2/24/16
    • Spelling Practice
  • Bring Back Readathon Permission Slip



Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Parts of a Whole Tuesday


  • 1st / 2nd - Literacy Block
    • Today we had a nice breakfast to start the day.  The students had a choice of cereal or a bagel with cream cheese and or jelly.   Yep, we had to get the clorox wipes out after breakfast, but it was nice to see everyone eating.  As they ate, they worked on their Word Work practice Word Ladder.  I loved that today as we went over them, they said... "this is easy!" to which I said, "The more you practice, the easier everything gets!"  I hope they make the connection that this is the same with their reading.  The more you read, the easier it gets.  SO READ!!
    • Next we did our literacy test prep.  We went over the question they had last night for homework.  We talked about the question, and how we could get rid of some of the answers by eliminating them.  Until we found the best answer.  We then did the next two questions from the section using the same methods.  It is really about CLOSE reading and using what you read to eliminate and make the best choice.  Tonight they have to answer question #6 from the section.
    • Our ReadyGen lesson today was lesson 2B.13.  The focus was on understanding central message, main idea, and supporting details.  We read our new text "Around the Way on Neighbor's Day".  We looked at how the book was written, how the sections held information only about that topic, and how the author wrote in verse with a nice rhythm.  We looked at more than just knowledge and details, we looked at craft as well.  We answered questions and more importantly, connected this text to the previous two texts we had read.  I want them to realize that we don't just learn for one aspect, we learn so we can use that in all aspects of life.  
  • 3rd/4th - Math Block
    • We started by looking at our Test Prep homework which was three easy related facts questions.  Then we went into today's problem of the day which we discussed and broke down.  Then the students were given a similar problem to try and solve.  After much discussion, we solved the problem and talked about the one question for homework in test prep.
    • Next we went over homework from GoMath 8.3.  After checking and discussing the homework, we went into today's mini-lesson with a focus on understanding the whole in the fraction.  We focused on what is the numerator and what was the denominator.  We went over the unlock the question and then did the try these together.  Once we did a few, they did the share and show and we checked them.  Finally they worked on their on your own problems.  We finished by checking our daily work and discussing what we had learned today.  
  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - Science with Ms. Galan
  • 7th - Science 
    • We looked at Chapter 15 today to get ready for our upcoming ELA PBA where they have to compare and contrast two communities.  We are going to be comparing and contrasting two planets (really big communities).  We thought it would be exciting to tie in science and literacy when we do this research and writing task.
Homework:

  • Math
    • Test Prep 2/23/16 Question
    • GoMath 8.4 Homework (pp.465-466)
  • Literacy
    • Test Prep 2/23/16 - Question #6
    • ReadyGen RWJ Lesson 13 (p146)
    • Reading Log - Read Independently
      • We are REALLY behind in points!
      • Read More, Test More!!!

Monday, February 22, 2016

Post Break Monday


  • 1st / 2nd - Math Block
    • We started the day with a little math test prep instruction.  Using the digital camera, we went over a series of problems and had the students work 1-2 problems that were similar to see if they "remembered' previously taught skills in math.  The students have 3 questions to work tonight for "test prep" homework in their Math Test Prep Homework packet.
    • Our focus in math today was understanding what the numerator and denominator in a fraction truly means.  We worked through the problem of the day and then Ms. Avalos did the unlock the problems with them.  We finished with modeling the show and share, students coming to the front to show and explain, and then working independently.  After checking their independent work, we talked about homework for GoMath 8.3 and how important to be precise and check their work is becoming.
  • 3rd/4th - Literacy Block
    • We started the block by rereading one of the texts the students had previously worked with in their mock test experience.   The text was about the famous Native American Sequoya and how he brought written language to the Native Americans.  As we read, we stopped and practiced skills and strategies of good readers.  After reading the text closely, discussing it, and looking back at the text, we went over several of the questions they had already answered.  We went back to find the answers and discuss why certain answers were right and wrong.  This is a great learning tool and the students surely will benefit from the time we took to go back to the difficult text and deeply analyze the questions.
    • We did lesson 2B.12 today in ReadyGen.  The focus was working with main idea and supporting information in a compare and contrast format.  We also worked on understanding important information in text in order to take notes.  We spent time looking at irregular verbs in past tense as well.
  • 5th - Lunch
  • 6th - Dance with Mr. Nunez
  • 7th - Spelling / Library
    • We started the period going over this weeks spelling list. This weeks list is "words you SHOULD know by 3rd grade.  After that, students who needed new books went upstairs with Ms. Avalos to get a new book from the library, other students stayed with me and took AR tests and read.
Homework

  • Math
    • GoMath 8.3 (pp 459-460)
    • Division Practice # 24
    • Math Test Prep for Monday 2/22/16
  • Literacy
    • Reading Test Prep - Question #3 for 2/22/16
    • Reading Comprehension Week 12 Day 1
    • Spelling Practice 2X each

Friday, February 12, 2016

Mid Winter Break



Just in case you didn't get any of the updates we sent home.....

School is closed for the next week!


There will be no regular school activities this week.

There will be no Saturday ELA/Math or Title III School for the next two Saturdays.

We will see you bright and early on Monday, February 22th!

Friday at the American Museum of Natural History!























































The real-life story of Ivan the gorilla