I can't believe that February is already over. The year continues to move quickly. As we approach the end of the second term as well as the start of MCAS testing, I believe that I will continue to see all of my students put their best foot forward and go that extra mile to ensure that all work is completed.
Students took a brief assessment during math today. We are nearing the end of our work with fractions. Students have truly impressed me with their commitment to the content over the course of the last few weeks. With the unit test coming up, I continue to advise all students that Wednesdays after school are used for extra help. Any student who would like to come is more than welcome.
Room 312 also put the finishing touches on their chocolate milk opinion writing assignment as a class today. Yesterday, students began discussing possible topics for their next opinion paper. This paper will be a topic of each individual student's choice.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend.
Homework
Blog topic (must be complete by 8 tonight): In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Boston
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
2/26/25
Students continued their work multiplying fractions and mixed numbers during math today. I continue to be impressed by the diligence students how in math class. Today, students had the opportunity to justify their work and solutions to their classmates. Tomorrow we will take an assessment on some of the material that we have been looking at.
Room 312 was also organized into groups for their 13 Colony research project. Students have been grouped in three and will be responsible for completing a graphic organizer as well as a time line to show important dates and people in the history of the 13 colonies. This will be an ongoing project over the course of the next few weeks. I am hoping to see strong teamwork from all groups.
Homework
Math - final page in math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading and fill out reader's log on nightly basis
Blog topic: In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Trivia
What is the heaviest matter known to man?
Room 312 was also organized into groups for their 13 Colony research project. Students have been grouped in three and will be responsible for completing a graphic organizer as well as a time line to show important dates and people in the history of the 13 colonies. This will be an ongoing project over the course of the next few weeks. I am hoping to see strong teamwork from all groups.
Homework
Math - final page in math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading and fill out reader's log on nightly basis
Blog topic: In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Trivia
What is the heaviest matter known to man?
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/25/15
Students continued to progress further into Number the Stars. Today, students paired up and read with a classmate. While reading, each group uses their 3-step journal to focus in on key moments and characters from the novel. Students are doing a nice job in working together as well as making connections between the book and other books that they have read in the past.
During writing class, students have begun to turn their attention to their next opinion writing piece. For this assignment, each individual will have to select a topic of their own. I have been encouraging each student to really think deeply about this paper. The goal is for each member of the class to pick a topic that is both meaningful to them and had ample amounts of evidence to build a strong thesis. I look forward to working with my class throughout this process over the next few weeks.
Starting next week, students in room 312 will be receiving MCAS packets for homework. We have begun to focus in on practice ELA and math problems in class and I think it would be beneficial a few times a week for students to continue this work at home.
Homework
Math - third page in math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading and fill out reader's log on nightly basis
Blog topic: In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Trivia
What are the four stages of matter?
During writing class, students have begun to turn their attention to their next opinion writing piece. For this assignment, each individual will have to select a topic of their own. I have been encouraging each student to really think deeply about this paper. The goal is for each member of the class to pick a topic that is both meaningful to them and had ample amounts of evidence to build a strong thesis. I look forward to working with my class throughout this process over the next few weeks.
Starting next week, students in room 312 will be receiving MCAS packets for homework. We have begun to focus in on practice ELA and math problems in class and I think it would be beneficial a few times a week for students to continue this work at home.
Homework
Math - third page in math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading and fill out reader's log on nightly basis
Blog topic: In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Trivia
What are the four stages of matter?
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2/24/15
Students turned their attention to the southern colonies today during social studies. We have been focusing in on key people, early forms of government and the positives of the land. Students are gearing up for their group project on the colonies.
We also continued our work with opinion writing. I have some students who have completed their chocolate milk paper, while others are still hard at work. Students are going to be selecting a topic that is important to them later this week. This topic will serve as the thesis for their next paper.
Grade 5 was also lucky, as at the end of the day they were treated to a presentation by the Museum of Science. Students were attentive and respectful during the lesson.
Homework
Math - second page in math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading and fill out reader's log on nightly basis
Blog topic: In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Trivia
Which actor provided the voice for Woody in the Toy Story movies?
We also continued our work with opinion writing. I have some students who have completed their chocolate milk paper, while others are still hard at work. Students are going to be selecting a topic that is important to them later this week. This topic will serve as the thesis for their next paper.
Grade 5 was also lucky, as at the end of the day they were treated to a presentation by the Museum of Science. Students were attentive and respectful during the lesson.
Homework
Math - second page in math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading and fill out reader's log on nightly basis
Blog topic: In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Trivia
Which actor provided the voice for Woody in the Toy Story movies?
Monday, February 23, 2015
2/23/15
It was nice to have my students back from vacation. Room 312 continued their work with fractions. Students were presented with a challenging problem of the week that will continue into tomorrow. Te class also began working on multiplying mixed numbers using algorithms.
During our ELA block today, the class returned to Number the Stars. Students read chapter six and continued to fill out entries in their 3-step journals.
One additional item for parents and guardians, on Wednesday March 11th there will be a transitioning to OMS Math presentation at the middle school. This will take place from 7 - 8:30 at the Ottoson and will be run by Mathematics Director Matt Coleman.
Homework
Math - first page in math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading and fill out reader's log on nightly basis
Blog topic: In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Trivia
Which actor won an Academy Award for playing Abraham Lincoln?
During our ELA block today, the class returned to Number the Stars. Students read chapter six and continued to fill out entries in their 3-step journals.
One additional item for parents and guardians, on Wednesday March 11th there will be a transitioning to OMS Math presentation at the middle school. This will take place from 7 - 8:30 at the Ottoson and will be run by Mathematics Director Matt Coleman.
Homework
Math - first page in math packet
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading and fill out reader's log on nightly basis
Blog topic: In chapter 6, characters are speaking in secret code. Give some examples of this and explain what the characters actually mean.
Trivia
Which actor won an Academy Award for playing Abraham Lincoln?
Friday, February 13, 2015
2/13/15
I want to compliment my class for their work during writing class over the course of the last three days. Students worked diligently to complete the first draft of their opinion pieces. I was impressed with the quality of the work turned out. It is a good sign because when we return to school after the break, students are going to be tasked with choosing an issue that matters to them to write a paper about.
I hope everyone enjoys their vacation and I look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday February 23rd.
I hope everyone enjoys their vacation and I look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday February 23rd.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
2/12/15
Students began another challenging word problem in math class today. Room 312 is using arrays to help solve multiplication fraction problems. I enjoyed seeing the teamwork that my class exhibited today. Students are also doing a nice job of explaining their reasoning when presenting their answers.
We also began to investigate the New England colonies in social studies. Students focused in on important figures and dates of the four colonies today. We will be turning our attention to the middle and southern colonies over the course of the next few days.
Homework
Math - complete brownie pan workbook page (front and back)
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Writing - continue to work on first draft of opinion piece, must be complete be Friday
Trivia
Through what part of their body do dog's sweat?
We also began to investigate the New England colonies in social studies. Students focused in on important figures and dates of the four colonies today. We will be turning our attention to the middle and southern colonies over the course of the next few days.
Homework
Math - complete brownie pan workbook page (front and back)
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Writing - continue to work on first draft of opinion piece, must be complete be Friday
Trivia
Through what part of their body do dog's sweat?
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
2/11/15
It was nice to finally see my students today after another extended snow absence. Students came in to class today ready to work. I explained to my students that we have a lot to accomplish in this short week before vacation and I am confident that all students will put their best foot forward.
During our writing block, room 312 began to look at their use of transition words in their body paragraphs. I have liked what I have seen and heard from my students concerning their first opinion writing pieces. The goal is for all students to complete the first draft of their papers by the end of this week. When we return from the February break, students will begin to publish their final drafts.
The New England colonies were the topic of discussion during social studies today. Students are going to start focusing in on important people and events in this region, as well as important sources of industry. Over he course of the next few days, students will then turn their focus to the middle and southern colonies. Eventually, students will be assigned groups, in which they will put together a report concerning these early regions.
Homework
Math - workbook page 89, complete using black fraction bar page
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Writing - continue to work on first draft of opinion piece, must be complete be Friday
Trivia
What is the tallest breed of dog?
During our writing block, room 312 began to look at their use of transition words in their body paragraphs. I have liked what I have seen and heard from my students concerning their first opinion writing pieces. The goal is for all students to complete the first draft of their papers by the end of this week. When we return from the February break, students will begin to publish their final drafts.
The New England colonies were the topic of discussion during social studies today. Students are going to start focusing in on important people and events in this region, as well as important sources of industry. Over he course of the next few days, students will then turn their focus to the middle and southern colonies. Eventually, students will be assigned groups, in which they will put together a report concerning these early regions.
Homework
Math - workbook page 89, complete using black fraction bar page
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Writing - continue to work on first draft of opinion piece, must be complete be Friday
Trivia
What is the tallest breed of dog?
Friday, February 6, 2015
2/6/15
Room 312 began to turn its attention to the 13 original colonies during social studies. I was impressed with the amount of prior knowledge students are bringing into these lessons. i look forward to getting deeper into this interesting period in American history with my class
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Homework
Reading - blog topic to respond to: Based on your personal definition of bravery, do you think that the Johansen family is brave based on the events of the first five chapters?
due on Friday, 2 paragraphs in length. Paragraphs must be 8-10 sentences in length
I hope everyone has a great weekend.
Homework
Reading - blog topic to respond to: Based on your personal definition of bravery, do you think that the Johansen family is brave based on the events of the first five chapters?
due on Friday, 2 paragraphs in length. Paragraphs must be 8-10 sentences in length
2/5/15
I unfortunately had to make an early exit yesterday, as I was under the weather. So I apologize for the lateness of this post.
Students are hard at work on their argument writing assignments. I have enjoyed getting to talk one on one with my students, to hear where they stand on this issue. My students have been doing great work in collecting evidence and quotes to bolster their point of view. Students have been working on "unpacking" quotes to fit them into the context of their writing.
Homework
Math - workbook page
Tenmarks assignment due Friday 2/6
Reading - blog topic to respond to: Based on your personal definition of bravery, do you think that the Johansen family is brave based on the events of the first five chapters?
due on Friday, 2 paragraphs in length. Paragraphs must be 8-10 sentences in length
Writing - continue to work on chocolate milk opinion piece
Students are hard at work on their argument writing assignments. I have enjoyed getting to talk one on one with my students, to hear where they stand on this issue. My students have been doing great work in collecting evidence and quotes to bolster their point of view. Students have been working on "unpacking" quotes to fit them into the context of their writing.
Homework
Math - workbook page
Tenmarks assignment due Friday 2/6
Reading - blog topic to respond to: Based on your personal definition of bravery, do you think that the Johansen family is brave based on the events of the first five chapters?
due on Friday, 2 paragraphs in length. Paragraphs must be 8-10 sentences in length
Writing - continue to work on chocolate milk opinion piece
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
2/4/15
It was nice to finally begin the month of February with my class. Students quickly shook of the rust of another long weekend in math class. Room 312 began a lesson in which they multiplied fractions by fractions. While working on this material, the class was attempting to notice any patterns in our problems. This work will continue into tomorrow.
In social studies, the class put the finishing touches on their very own Mayflower Compacts. Students have been tasked with coming up with some rules and regulations that they would want to live by if they landed on their very own island. Students also did a nice job of sharing their work with the rest of their classmates.
During our ELA block today, the class continued their work with our opinion writing unit. I finished my first round of writer's conferences and students continued to work on their first draft of their papers. Our goal is to have all first drafts complete by the end of this week.
Homework
Math - workbook page 81-82
Tenmarks assignment due Friday 2/6
Reading - blog topic to respond to: Based on your personal definition of bravery, do you think that the Johansen family is brave based on the events of the first five chapters?
due on Friday, 2 paragraphs in length. Paragraphs must be 8-10 sentences in length
Writing - continue to work on chocolate milk opinion piece
Trivia
What city if Denmark is home to the Lego headquarters?
In social studies, the class put the finishing touches on their very own Mayflower Compacts. Students have been tasked with coming up with some rules and regulations that they would want to live by if they landed on their very own island. Students also did a nice job of sharing their work with the rest of their classmates.
During our ELA block today, the class continued their work with our opinion writing unit. I finished my first round of writer's conferences and students continued to work on their first draft of their papers. Our goal is to have all first drafts complete by the end of this week.
Homework
Math - workbook page 81-82
Tenmarks assignment due Friday 2/6
Reading - blog topic to respond to: Based on your personal definition of bravery, do you think that the Johansen family is brave based on the events of the first five chapters?
due on Friday, 2 paragraphs in length. Paragraphs must be 8-10 sentences in length
Writing - continue to work on chocolate milk opinion piece
Trivia
What city if Denmark is home to the Lego headquarters?
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