Early Release

We continue to stay very busy!
Students will be focused on comparing and rounding numbers. Applying strategies to assist their comprehension is beneficial,always start with a digit's given place and close read questions. Another powers of 10 assessment will be given on Tuesday. There will be a quiz Thursday for ordering,comparing,and rounding.

Reading and writing, we have been digging into identifying and describing character traits. What does the character feel, say, and do to convey these traits? Identifying evidence and specific vocabulary in the text and writing an explanation in their own words will be a continued focus. Monday and Tuesday the students will have reading homework. Thursday will be a quiz  to assess students' ability to identify and explain traits.

We have begun typing our narratives using Office 365. This assists me in providing quick feedback as the students write. Many have completed their introductions. The most challenging element has been for students to create a problem/goal/obstacles for their character. It is hard because they want to retell a personal narrative where there isn't a plot. We will continue to focus on this creativity development. They are also reflecting on their independent books by creating a character poster.

This week is spelling. Nightly homework choice board is given. Thursday night is test night. Students should write any misspelled words 5 times. Sign and return your child's test to school on Friday.

Wednesday is early release! Please send a note in your child's agenda if you have dismissal changes.

Extra Credit

I'm offering extra credit points for our plot test. We reviewed all vocabulary and definitions daily for two weeks.The students have anchor charts in their writing journals to study.

On Thursday, they will give all 5 elements for plot. Then they will write a definition in their own words to model their understanding. This will amount to 10 extra points that could be added to their test grade.I will adjust their grades in ParentVue accordingly.

In the future, please remind your child how important homework and studying is for their success.
Thank you for your support in their education!

Narrative Writing

Our second full week of school!

Now that students have read and learned about elements of a story, plot, we shall begin developing our own. This week students will develop an outline organizer for their topic and plot. During the week, I will be meeting and providing feedback. They will have a layout anchor charts to guide them during daily writing. On Friday, I hope to be ready to publish their drafts with our tech support Mrs. Hazlett. She has introduced Office 365 to the class.

Your child may have brought home their writing journal to discuss the character traits vocabulary list. Kudos to them! We are going to use these to assist us in identifying character traits in reading. We will look for text evidence of actions, words, and feeling to support our thinking. This list will also provide them with vocabulary for their own narrative writing piece.

On Monday, I will be introducing comparing numbers. The students will be applying what they have learned about place value. Some students will also be pulled to re-teach the powers of 10, after my introduction lessons. By the end of the week, we should be ordering numbers. (From least to greatest or greatest to least.) There will be differentiated homework based upon your child's needs.


Request for you help. Please remind your child that strategies modeled and taught in-class are important for them to use independently. It is difficult to guide and assist when I do not know their thinking. This is a year where they need to show what they know.

Plot tests will be sent home on Monday. You will notice my notes,strategies, and suggestions. All of these were discussed and reviewed on a daily bases.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Powers of 10

This week in math, students are learning the Powers of 10. They have an anchor in their math journals. As you move a digit to the left, it is multiplied by 10. If the digit is moved to the right, it's divided by 10. Please have them review their anchor nightly to build comprehension of this concept.

We continue to read and identify the elements of plot structure.
Tuesday's homework is to read the passage "Good Friends" and label the 5 elements. Then complete the questions highlighting the text evidence. A primary test will be on Friday. Students will be matching vocabulary and definitions, reading short passages, and answering multiple choice questions that identify the 5 elements.

Spelling this week. Students should be studying the definitions of all social studies content vocabulary.Also, study spelling of all 15 words. We had many students NOT complete Monday's task beginning with "value". By Tuesday night, all definitions for content words should be completed. they were given extra time in-class to complete this.

Please help you child to be prepared for class by completing their assignments. Initial their agenda. If you see a" ? "in a subject area, this tells you that he/she did NOT write their assignment.

Routine and organization are key to success.
If you have any questions or concerns don't wait. Email us!

Our class schedule

              This is the plan!! 

7:45 Arrival , Gator News

7:50-8:15 Morning work/Number Talk/Intervention

Switch

8:15- 9:15 Math   (math students switch)

9:20-10:05  Specials  PE/Music/Pe/PE/ Art

10:07- 10:55  Block A1 (Tansill) ELA/Writing

10:57- 11:27  Lunch    table #3

11:30-11:45  Bathroom break/ Recess

11:50-12:40  Block A2 Reading

Switch 

12:40-1:25 Block B1 (Gerber) Writing

1:25-2:10 Read 180/ Reading/Content Block B2

2:10 Pack up homework, agendas, and clean up for dismissal