It's hard to believe that October is already halfway over! Just a reminder...if you haven't already done so, please fill out the October Conference Survey I sent last week. I am looking forward to meeting with you at the end of this week!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 2. Students spent the week examining the order of operations.
READING WORKSHOP:
We had another super busy week in reading workshop! Our comprehension topics included uncovering the meaning of poetry and finding the main idea in nonfiction. Students also reflected on their notes and reading logs to gain insight into their habits and behaviors as readers. We reflected on our reading logs to better understand our stamina and pacing, and examined the circumstances that best support our reading. At the end of the week, students used this reading data to set personal reading goals and make new plans for their reading.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
What a great writers' workshop we had last week! Students finished their story publications and participated in a Gallery Walk to view and give feedback to their peers on their stories! We also began our next writing unit, Personal Narratives. Students explored the idea that personal narratives tell a true story from the author's own life.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Sadly, our American Revolution study is coming to an end. Students compared and contrasted the British and Continental Armies, examined the Americans' push for independence and assistance from allies, and uncovered the details of the Treaty of Paris.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will review multiplication, division, and the order of operations. Students will take an assessment over these concepts on Wednesday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our fiction unit will begin this week with a focus on the structure of fiction.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will continue our Personal Narrative unit this week!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
The American Revolution will come to an end this week with our re-enactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill on Tuesday. Students will also write "letters home" after the battle, and compose an essay after choosing a side in the war.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 10/17: Chapter 2 Math Assessment (Anderle)
Thursday, 10/18 and Friday, 10/19: CONFERENCES
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 2. Students spent the week examining the order of operations.
READING WORKSHOP:
We had another super busy week in reading workshop! Our comprehension topics included uncovering the meaning of poetry and finding the main idea in nonfiction. Students also reflected on their notes and reading logs to gain insight into their habits and behaviors as readers. We reflected on our reading logs to better understand our stamina and pacing, and examined the circumstances that best support our reading. At the end of the week, students used this reading data to set personal reading goals and make new plans for their reading.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
What a great writers' workshop we had last week! Students finished their story publications and participated in a Gallery Walk to view and give feedback to their peers on their stories! We also began our next writing unit, Personal Narratives. Students explored the idea that personal narratives tell a true story from the author's own life.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Sadly, our American Revolution study is coming to an end. Students compared and contrasted the British and Continental Armies, examined the Americans' push for independence and assistance from allies, and uncovered the details of the Treaty of Paris.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will review multiplication, division, and the order of operations. Students will take an assessment over these concepts on Wednesday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our fiction unit will begin this week with a focus on the structure of fiction.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will continue our Personal Narrative unit this week!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
The American Revolution will come to an end this week with our re-enactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill on Tuesday. Students will also write "letters home" after the battle, and compose an essay after choosing a side in the war.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 10/17: Chapter 2 Math Assessment (Anderle)
Thursday, 10/18 and Friday, 10/19: CONFERENCES
