The two fifth grades once again got together to work in smaller groups during math. Over the last few weeks, the fifth grade has been exploring fractions. Today, the small groups were tasked with investigating a real world problems that dealt with fractions. The students; discourse during this introductory lesson was positive and many of the groups laid the groundwork for solutions. It was a productive math block.
Later in the day, we began to hold writer's conferences during our ELA session. Students have been crafting a first draft of a literary essay and I was happy with most of the early results. This work will continue throughout this week.
Homework
Tenmarks.com - students have an assignment that is due by Saturday, the 16th
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Science - worksheet due on Wednesday the 13th
Trivia
How many albums did David Bowie record?
Boston
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016
1/11/16
The fifth graders are hard at work on their literary essays. Students have been working to craft an essay that looks to focus in on an important theme or message from a short story. I have been impressed by the diligence students have shown while writing. As always, the writer's conferences that I have had with my students have been very positive. The students are making some nice progress.
During social studies, we turned our attention to the Mayflower Compact. This important document was a topic of discussion during our investigation into the landing of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts. Over the next few days, the fifth graders are going to put themselves in the shoes of the Pilgrims. They are going to be tasked with coming up with a set of rules/laws that they would want a new society to live by.
Homework
Tenmarks.com - students have an assignment that is due by Saturday, the 16th
Math - workbook page 5.F.13 Rounding mixed numbers
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Science - worksheet due on Wednesday the 13th
Trivia
How many total members are in the House of Representatives?
During social studies, we turned our attention to the Mayflower Compact. This important document was a topic of discussion during our investigation into the landing of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts. Over the next few days, the fifth graders are going to put themselves in the shoes of the Pilgrims. They are going to be tasked with coming up with a set of rules/laws that they would want a new society to live by.
Homework
Tenmarks.com - students have an assignment that is due by Saturday, the 16th
Math - workbook page 5.F.13 Rounding mixed numbers
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Science - worksheet due on Wednesday the 13th
Trivia
How many total members are in the House of Representatives?
Friday, January 8, 2016
1/8/16
I want to compliment my students on returning to school this week and continuing their strong work into 2016. Much was accomplished this week and the is a tribute to the members of room 312.
I hope everyone has a great weekend and I will see everyone back at school on Monday.
I hope everyone has a great weekend and I will see everyone back at school on Monday.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
1/7/16
Students are hard at work on their literary essays during our ELA block. Yesterday, the fifth graders work to craft opening paragraphs that captured their purpose for writing. Today, the members of room 312 worked to create supporting body paragraphs. As always, I very much enjoyed getting to conference with my writers in small groups settings.
Earlier in the day, mixed numbers continued to be the topic of the day during math class. Students have been working hard over the last few weeks and the progress has been great to see.
I also wanted to thank Crocodile River Music for coming in and performing with the students. They had a blast.
Homework
Reading Blog: Which character in Wonder was your favorite and why? This blog entry needs to be at least 3 paragraphs in length. Students should use specific and compelling evidence from the text to explain why a character is their favorite. (due Friday January 8th)
I would also like to encourage all students to read and comment on their fellow classmates writing.
Math - Fraction Distraction 3
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Trivia
Which state has the fewest members in the House of Representatives?
Earlier in the day, mixed numbers continued to be the topic of the day during math class. Students have been working hard over the last few weeks and the progress has been great to see.
I also wanted to thank Crocodile River Music for coming in and performing with the students. They had a blast.
Homework
Reading Blog: Which character in Wonder was your favorite and why? This blog entry needs to be at least 3 paragraphs in length. Students should use specific and compelling evidence from the text to explain why a character is their favorite. (due Friday January 8th)
I would also like to encourage all students to read and comment on their fellow classmates writing.
Math - Fraction Distraction 3
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Trivia
Which state has the fewest members in the House of Representatives?
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
1/6/15
During today's math class, the fifth grade continued to look at some supplemental fraction work. The students have been working well in small groups to compare and order fractions based on their value. I continue to be impressed with the work done by the students in my classroom during the past few weeks.
Later in the day, room 312 continued to work with the Bud not Buddy novel. We have been looking at metaphors and their relationship with the story. Our main character continues to face a number of challenging situations and the students have done a great job of interacting with the text.
Homework
Reading Blog: Which character in Wonder was your favorite and why? This blog entry needs to be at least 3 paragraphs in length. Students should use specific and compelling evidence from the text to explain why a character is their favorite. (due Friday January 8th)
I would also like to encourage all students to read and comment on their fellow classmates writing.
Math - Fraction Distraction 2
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Trivia
Which state has the most members in the House of Representatives?
Later in the day, room 312 continued to work with the Bud not Buddy novel. We have been looking at metaphors and their relationship with the story. Our main character continues to face a number of challenging situations and the students have done a great job of interacting with the text.
Homework
Reading Blog: Which character in Wonder was your favorite and why? This blog entry needs to be at least 3 paragraphs in length. Students should use specific and compelling evidence from the text to explain why a character is their favorite. (due Friday January 8th)
I would also like to encourage all students to read and comment on their fellow classmates writing.
Math - Fraction Distraction 2
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Trivia
Which state has the most members in the House of Representatives?
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
1/5/16
Students began their first copy of their literary essay during today's ELA session. Students have been exposed to many different literary essays over the last few weeks and we have also focused our attention on questions that readers ask of texts. I am eager to see the different directions that my writers chose to take their first drafts. This work will continue throughout the course of the week.
Earlier in the day, small groups continued to work on fraction related land plot problems. The level of positive discourse has been a positive over the last two days. I felt today was quite productive.
Homework
Reading Blog: Which character in Wonder was your favorite and why? This blog entry needs to be at least 3 paragraphs in length. Students should use specific and compelling evidence from the text to explain why a character is their favorite. (due Friday January 8th)
I would also like to encourage all students to read and comment on their fellow classmates writing.
Math - Fraction Distraction 1
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Trivia
How many members of Congress does Massachusetts have in the House of Representatives?
Earlier in the day, small groups continued to work on fraction related land plot problems. The level of positive discourse has been a positive over the last two days. I felt today was quite productive.
Homework
Reading Blog: Which character in Wonder was your favorite and why? This blog entry needs to be at least 3 paragraphs in length. Students should use specific and compelling evidence from the text to explain why a character is their favorite. (due Friday January 8th)
I would also like to encourage all students to read and comment on their fellow classmates writing.
Math - Fraction Distraction 1
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Trivia
How many members of Congress does Massachusetts have in the House of Representatives?
Monday, January 4, 2016
1/4/16
It was nice to see everyone back in school today as we officially began the 2016 school year together in room 312. I enjoyed getting to hear my students share their favorite moments of their winter breaks.
Students went right back to work today during math class. The fifth graders continued to look at land plots in relation to fractions. I was impressed with the fifth grader's ability to retain knowledge from before vacation. This challenging enrichment work will continue into tomorrow.
Later in the day, the fifth graders were able to return to Bud Not Buddy. Throughout the first few weeks of this book, students have truly enjoyed reading and writing about this important story. The small reading groups continued to work very well together.
Homework
Reading Blog: Which character in Wonder was your favorite and why? This blog entry needs to be at least 3 paragraphs in length. Students should use specific and compelling evidence from the text to explain why a character is their favorite. (due Friday January 8th)
I would also like to encourage all students to read and comment on their fellow classmates writing.
Math - some students need to complete question B on the land plot paper started in class. Students should show work and complete all three questions.
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Trivia
When was New Year's Eve first celebrated?
Students went right back to work today during math class. The fifth graders continued to look at land plots in relation to fractions. I was impressed with the fifth grader's ability to retain knowledge from before vacation. This challenging enrichment work will continue into tomorrow.
Later in the day, the fifth graders were able to return to Bud Not Buddy. Throughout the first few weeks of this book, students have truly enjoyed reading and writing about this important story. The small reading groups continued to work very well together.
Homework
Reading Blog: Which character in Wonder was your favorite and why? This blog entry needs to be at least 3 paragraphs in length. Students should use specific and compelling evidence from the text to explain why a character is their favorite. (due Friday January 8th)
I would also like to encourage all students to read and comment on their fellow classmates writing.
Math - some students need to complete question B on the land plot paper started in class. Students should show work and complete all three questions.
Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading
Trivia
When was New Year's Eve first celebrated?
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