We had a great week back after Thanksgiving, and sure squeezed a lot of fun into each day! One of our biggest highlights was definitely our Boston Massacre virtual field trip on Thursday! Our classroom jury members, magistrates, co-council members, and witnesses listened carefully to the arguments given by John Adams in defense of the soldiers, and Robert Treat Paine, who argued that the redcoats should be found guilty. After considering the testimonies given by several witnesses, our jury voted guilty!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 4: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. Students learned how to multiply proper and improper fractions. We also spent time solving real world multiplication of fractions problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our readers were busy exploring nonfiction reading strategies, with a side of literature circles! Last week our class examined the Notice & Note Questioning Stance "What Surprised Me?" We learned that it's important to read nonfiction text critically to deepen our understanding of the topic presented. By recording what surprises us as we read helps us read nonfiction text with a critical and questioning eye.
Additionally, our readers began practicing taught discussion skills from earlier this year during our small group literature circles. While reading the novel Rules, students created discussion questions, identified noteworthy quotes and passages, and illustrated key moments from the text. These findings were used to facilitate their first group meetings on Friday!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers worked super hard last week finishing up the final edits of their personal narratives. Students proofread their work for commonly misspelled words (their, they're, there, its, and it's), punctuation, and run-on sentences. We are excited for today's Personal Narrative Gallery Walk!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution continued last week! Students examined the varying perspectives of Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists and considered each groups' argument for whether or not to declare independence.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 4. Students will practice multiplying improper fractions and mixed numbers.
READING WORKSHOP:
Students will continue to focus on the Notice & Note questioning stance. We will examine What Did the Author Think I Already Knew and What Challenged, Changed, or Confirmed What I Already Knew?
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will begin our next unit of study, Fiction!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our American Revolution unit will continue this week as we focus on The Shot Heard Round the World and the Declaration of Independence.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 12/6: MATH MAP TEST (am)
Tuesday, 12/7: READING MAP TEST (pm)
Wednesday, 12/8: Individual Math Contest #1 (lunch)
Thursday, 12/9: Team Math Contest #2 (lunch)
Friday, 12/10: Boston Tea Party Virtual Field Trip
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 4: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. Students learned how to multiply proper and improper fractions. We also spent time solving real world multiplication of fractions problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our readers were busy exploring nonfiction reading strategies, with a side of literature circles! Last week our class examined the Notice & Note Questioning Stance "What Surprised Me?" We learned that it's important to read nonfiction text critically to deepen our understanding of the topic presented. By recording what surprises us as we read helps us read nonfiction text with a critical and questioning eye.
Additionally, our readers began practicing taught discussion skills from earlier this year during our small group literature circles. While reading the novel Rules, students created discussion questions, identified noteworthy quotes and passages, and illustrated key moments from the text. These findings were used to facilitate their first group meetings on Friday!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers worked super hard last week finishing up the final edits of their personal narratives. Students proofread their work for commonly misspelled words (their, they're, there, its, and it's), punctuation, and run-on sentences. We are excited for today's Personal Narrative Gallery Walk!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution continued last week! Students examined the varying perspectives of Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists and considered each groups' argument for whether or not to declare independence.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 4. Students will practice multiplying improper fractions and mixed numbers.
READING WORKSHOP:
Students will continue to focus on the Notice & Note questioning stance. We will examine What Did the Author Think I Already Knew and What Challenged, Changed, or Confirmed What I Already Knew?
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will begin our next unit of study, Fiction!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our American Revolution unit will continue this week as we focus on The Shot Heard Round the World and the Declaration of Independence.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 12/6: MATH MAP TEST (am)
Tuesday, 12/7: READING MAP TEST (pm)
Wednesday, 12/8: Individual Math Contest #1 (lunch)
Thursday, 12/9: Team Math Contest #2 (lunch)
Friday, 12/10: Boston Tea Party Virtual Field Trip