Here's a look at what we did this week:
Math - We are taking math slow as we move through the beginning of Unit 2. We have learned the part, part, whole method for fact families and now we are learning how to use mental math to add. Most students already know how to do this, but are learning the methods behind it which seem to be a little confusing. After today though, I think we are ready to move on.
Social Studies - This week we continued learning about natural resources by learning about renewable and nonrenewable resources. This paired great with our presentation for the fishing trip next week! We had someone come in and talk about conservation. When she asked if anyone knew what a natural resource was, the whole class was ready to answer.
Writing - We are finishing up the prewriting stage and moving on to writing and beginning writer's workshops. Students have picked a "seed" story that they want to focus on for their personal narrative and we have started quick writes and rough drafts. We will continue to work on these as we learn about good hooks to begin a story, adding dialogue, and showing a moment instead of just telling it.
Reading - Our story was a short Time For Kids story this week called Champions of the World. It was a story about a little league baseball team that won the World Series. We focused on sequencing, as students seemed to struggle with this last week.
Religion - In religion this week, we learned about God the Creator. We read and pantomimed Genesis 1:1-31. We also discussed how people are the most special part of creation. I read students one of my favorite books from growing up: "You Are Special" by Max Lucado. We compared the creator in the book to God and talk about how we were all made in His image and that He doesn't make mistakes.
MAP testing went well this week! Students were quiet (for the most part :)) and seemed to be working hard. Just remind your child that it is not a timed test so they shout take their time and not to rush!
We have a classroom reward system where we receive tallies for good work. When we reach 100 tallies, we vote on a reward as a classroom. We reached our goal at the end of last week! After voting, we decided on a visit to the park this afternoon.
Reminders:
- No school tomorrow!
- Pizza Days - an email was sent home about these last Friday but I have gotten multiple questions, so I will send a hard copy form home in their Friday Folders today. Money is due October 5.
- Fishing Trip is next week Thursday!
Email me with any questions/comments/concerns!
Thanks,
Miss Rizzo
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