Thursday, December 11th

ELA -- Students wrote down the grammar rule of using commas to separate two independent clauses when they're connected by a coordinating conjunction.  Or, as Mr. Zimbardo calls it, "put a comma before your 'but.'"  They also completed a worksheet to practice that rule.  We also read Gathering Blue and we are going to try to finish it before winter break.  

Math -- Students who earned a 2 on part or all of last week's math assessment will be reviewing with Mrs. Washington this week and given the assessment again this Friday.  Students who worked with me today learned how to model the multiplication of fractions.

Social Studies -- Students watched a video on the Progressive Era and took notes.  We discussed differences and similarities between worker conditions at the Turn of the Century, during the era of slavery, and now.

Monday, December 10th

ELA - Students completed a comma worksheet (I'll be going over eight comma rules between now and Winter break). We also read and discussed another chapter in Gathering Blue.  Lastly, we read a short story, Eleven, and discussed how the author "showed" and didn't just "tell" throughout the story.  

Math - We reviewed improper fractions and mixed numbers.  Students also received their Fraction Art project.  This is a HOME project and students will not have class time to work on it.  

Social Studies - We watched and took notes on a video about Teddy Roosevelt.

Please return your child’s Tybee forms this week. It is very important we have all the forms before we leave for break. If you are planning to make the payment after the holiday, just note this on the payment form. Please email me if you have any concerns or questions.

Friday, December 7th

Science -- Mr. Schnider (a parent from Mr. Zimbardo's class) taught a lesson about solar energy.

ELA -- Students took their ELA MAP test today.  Next week I'll be analyzing the data and creating strategies/lessons to address any academic gaps.

Math - Students took a math assessment on adding fractions with unlike denominators.   Students who received 2s on part or all of it will receive some extra review work next week. Also, starting next week students will receive a 2-page (front and back) basic skills worksheet.  They will be given out on Monday and they will be due on Thursday.

Mittens says, "Have a great weekend!"

Wednesday, December 6th

ELA - We read Gathering Blue and I worked on reading fluency and comprehension during guided reading.  We concluded Language Arts by practicing citing sources.

Social Studies - Students finished their Native American packets and those who did not finish had complete it at home.

Math - Students worked on Compass and had a fractions mini-lesson with Mrs. Washington.

Tuesday, December 4th

ELA - We read Gathering Blue and analyzed how the characters in the book treated each other.  Then students wrote short reflections about text a text connection they made.

Math - Students took a 2-question formative assessment and Mrs. Washington and I divided students according to how many problems they got right.  She reviewed fractions with one group, I worked with another group and two other groups worked independently.  

Students also had Spanish, P.E., Music, and MAP testing today.

The last MAP test is this Friday.

Monday, December 3rd

ELA - We read and discussed the Gathering Blue and I introduced their Term 3 Narrative Writing Assessment.  It is due on Wednesday, December 20th and they will have class time to research and write.  We also watched two BrainPOP videos on citing sources and plagiarism.  I informed students that as they progress to middle school, high school, and college they'll be expected to cite their sources and not plagiarize.  I also pointed out that because of the vast amount of internet sources it's become easier for people to plagiarize (regardless of whether it's purposeful or accidental).  Lastly, I told students that it's much easier for teachers to catch students plagiarizing for the same reason.  

Math - I divided students into groups according to how well they did on a quick 3-question formative assessment.  Students who needed extra instruction worked with me (about half of the class) and other students received a workbook assignment and they choose a few problems out of their workbook to model and write a word problem.

Social Studies - Students analyzed the iconic picture below and answered the following questions:

1.Describe the different types of migration occurring in this picture (opportunity, seasonal, forced, escape).

2.Describe WHO is migrating and where they are going.
3.Write your opinion about how these migrations impacted America then and how it shapes who we are now.
Lastly, we worked on our Native American (Trail of Tears) packet.

Friday, November 30th

Working on the Migrant Narrative Story

Electromagnet Lab w/ Ms. Karably

 

Inventor Projects

  

One of our earlier Term 3 UOI Reflection Questions