December 5, 2014
Language Arts
We spent the week working on informative writings. We reread the story Jellies from before break because that has a lot of good information and facts. We practiced altogether writing an informational paper on Jellyfish. Then in honor of "Big Cat Week" on animal planet, we did an informational writing on cheetahs. Students read an article from a national geographic magazine as a resource for their information. The main things to remember when writing a good informational paragraph are: 1) a good topic sentence or main idea, 2) important details or facts to support your main idea, and 3) a good closing sentence.
Here is a good link to Brainpop Jr. about writing a good paragraph. Brainpop Jr.
We will move forward with Unit 3 next week and then probably use the week before break to wrap up any writings.
Math
Module 4 - Addition and Subtraction Within 200 with Word Problems to 100
Lesson 1
Objective: Relate 1 more, 1 less, 10 more, and 10 less to addition and subtraction of 1 and 10.
Lesson 2
Objective: Add and subtract multiples of 10 including counting on to subtract.
Lesson 3(2days)
Objective: Add and subtract multiples of 10 and some ones within 100.
Lesson 3 ended up taking 2 days to cover. Attached below are the notes from the lesson that the kids and I practiced for 2 days. We used the arrow way to help us add and subtract. I suggest looking over the strategy so you can provide extra support at home.
Lesson 4(2days)
Objective: Add and subtract multiples of 10 and some ones within a 100.
Portage: Past to Present
We wrapped up what life would have been like in the pioneer days. I showed some bits and pieces of the very first episode of Little House on the Prairie. Now it's time to move Portage into the present and finish up our dioramas. We will definitely be done with everything before winter break. The only other thing I'd like to do with our social studies unit is some comparison writings.
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Polar Express Pajama Party/Read-In
On that last day of school before winter break(December 19th), we will be showing The Polar Express. The rest of the day will be spent completing some fun activities and having a read-in. Kids can wear their PJ's and bring in a blanket or stuffed animal. This takes the place of the Holiday party so I don't really need any parent volunteers. I could use some volunteers to send in some microwaveable popcorn and juice boxes though. Please email me if you are interested in helping out.
Holiday Boutique: We will be shopping on Thursday during recess time. The brochure went home last Tuesday. Only the kids who bring in money will be shopping. Thanks!
