Becoming Writers
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
We have been learning the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing. The traits are: Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Voice, Conventions, and Presentation. The traits are a way of teaching the language of writing, it isn’t a writing program.
This week we’ve learned how organization is the glue that holds a piece of writing together. The students have been practicing by writing directions using
Words Their Way
Monday, October 8, 2007
We’ve begun a new spelling program, called Words Their Way. Spelling, just like reading, is developmental. The research shows that students that have trouble spelling may also have trouble decoding words. Therefore, the new spelling program has an emphasis on really learning the spelling pattern, being able to recognize the sound, and recalling all the different ways that a particular sound can
Our Community and Beyond
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
The students blasted off from Earth in the space shuttle to discover where in the world our community is located. Once in space, the students had to find their way back to the community in which NASA placed the landing beacon by using visual discovery. The students analyzed satellite photographs to understand social studies vocabulary and concepts.
The students learned: we are in the Northern
Dress for Success
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Today was another Dress for Success day! The students looked very mature and professional! We’re finding that when the students are dressed for success in ties, dresses, skirts, and even suits, their behaviors mimic the outerwear. The students really took their jobs seriously and were very engaged in learning. They also enjoyed the attention that their mature looks garnered them. I hope more
Math: Addition, Subtraction, and Money
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• worksheet or textbook work
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• Math Log: Practice addition facts for 10 minutes per night and log it (either by flashcards, quizing, computer games, or pencil and paper)
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•Parents/Guardians sign the log on Thursdays
Spelling: sh-, wh-, th-
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• both sounds that th can make (this and breath) oddball
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• word sort or worksheet
Reading: Read for 15 minutes per night and log it in the Reading Log
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• Parents/Guardians sign the log on Thursdays
Reminders:
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• Agenda is to be signed nightly
October Monthly Project:
Realistic Fiction
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• Read a realistic fiction book, which is a book with real-life characters, problems/solutions, and setting
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• Choose to make either a new book jacket or a vest that describes the book
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• Due October 30th
