12/2/14

In social studies, students focused in on the reaction of the people at large to Orson Welles's War of the Worlds. Students started to make connections to people's reactions to a possible alien invasion to the Native American's reaction to European explorers setting foot inside North America.

Room 312 continued our work with fractions during math class. This week will be spent adding and subtracting fractions. Students continued to use clock faces to help them in this process. I have been impressed watching my class discover equivalent fractions.

We are also approaching the end of Bud Not Buddy. Students continue to gather important information in their three step journals. I continue to enjoy the discussions I have had with my class about this great novel.




Homework

Math - second page in math packet

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading. Complete reading chapter 16 in Bud Not Buddy if not done in class. Must make at least 2 entries in 3-step journal.

- blog for week: What is a lesson that the author wishes to impart to the reader? Use specific examples from the text to back up your point of view. (2 paragraphs in length)ut

Science - start filling out moon chart on daily basis


Trivia

What is the largest amount of snow ever recorded in the city of Boston? (in inches)