RLA
Write a brief paragraph in your Writers’ Notebook that describes your bedroom. (approx. 100 words)(Due: Wed) - you will need this for Wednesdy's class, so don't forget it
Based on what we studied in today's class. - You will always begin your sentence from now on with a variety of different parts of speech, won't you! - Think about this as you do your H/W.
Current Events
Spend 30mins working on your group prezi.
Watch this video to recap your underestanding of factors
Now play this cool game for 10 mins on factors.
http://hoodamath.com/games/factorfeeder.php
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
Monday, August 22, 2011
Week 2 Day 1 Recap
H/W
Current Events
Spend 30 minutes collecting information for your Current Events group work activity. Remember, this is just a practice for the real smaller group presentations that will begin in a couple of weeks. Make sure your ideas are 'seeds not melons!' - Refer to guidelines on current events sheet to make sure you are collecting effective research. Use wallwisher to share ideas if you need to.
Math
We learned how to identify factors and factor pairs for numbers. What is the first thing you need to write down when you are writing the factors of any number?
Study Link 1.2 &1.3 Finish p.10 student journal
Reading and Writing Workshop
Decode the two sentences on your yellow sheet WITHOUT using a dictionary.
Win +1 for any 'wacky' sentences that you put on the blog. It must be possible to work out the meaning using our 'Parts of Speech' analysis tool
Current Events
Spend 30 minutes collecting information for your Current Events group work activity. Remember, this is just a practice for the real smaller group presentations that will begin in a couple of weeks. Make sure your ideas are 'seeds not melons!' - Refer to guidelines on current events sheet to make sure you are collecting effective research. Use wallwisher to share ideas if you need to.
Math
We learned how to identify factors and factor pairs for numbers. What is the first thing you need to write down when you are writing the factors of any number?
Study Link 1.2 &1.3 Finish p.10 student journal
Reading and Writing Workshop
Decode the two sentences on your yellow sheet WITHOUT using a dictionary.
Win +1 for any 'wacky' sentences that you put on the blog. It must be possible to work out the meaning using our 'Parts of Speech' analysis toolRecap - This is very important to remember as you will need to use this all through the year.
How do we know when a word is a verb, noun, adjective, or adverb?
What are the most important characteristics of writing? - Promise me you will not forget these AGAIN!
Technology
Experiment with prezi.com if you get a chance. You all saw the power of this new software. The more you use it, the better you will get at it
Friday, August 19, 2011
This Week
It would be nice if those people who were not able to finish their collages today were able to do so over the w/end. We will need these collages for our first writing assignment on Monday. See below for an example:
http://www.photovisi.com/
Quick recap on Rectangular Arrays for those people who are interested.
Remember the number x 1 is also an array e.g. 18x1
Current Events Presentations
Feel free to experiment with brainstorming on your teams 'wall' using the the links below: You may put your ideas, upload images, or even short videos that you make. Participation on the Wall over the w/end is purely optional. Click on your link below for your team. All team members can make contributions to the same screen from your own home! Your task next week as a team wil lbe to give a brief overview of some of the major current events happening around the world. (More details will be given Monday)
Table 1 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/pd39bey8NP
Table 2 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/rBmVYxttJj
Table 3 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/zlNTGeATzh
Table 4 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/yylLc79SZd
Table 5 (mixed team) http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/EP9K2WL9LW
Remember : Sometimes technologu doesn't work the way it should. Let me know via the blog if there are any problems.
Quick recap on Rectangular Arrays for those people who are interested.
Remember the number x 1 is also an array e.g. 18x1
Current Events Presentations
Feel free to experiment with brainstorming on your teams 'wall' using the the links below: You may put your ideas, upload images, or even short videos that you make. Participation on the Wall over the w/end is purely optional. Click on your link below for your team. All team members can make contributions to the same screen from your own home! Your task next week as a team wil lbe to give a brief overview of some of the major current events happening around the world. (More details will be given Monday)
Table 1 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/pd39bey8NP
Table 2 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/rBmVYxttJj
Table 3 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/zlNTGeATzh
Table 4 http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/yylLc79SZd
Table 5 (mixed team) http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/EP9K2WL9LW
Remember : Sometimes technologu doesn't work the way it should. Let me know via the blog if there are any problems.
The Student of the Week is....EMMA
Enjoy watching the video of our first class song.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Reviewing the Day
Science
Congratulations on your performance in Science. Mrs. Clayton was so impressed by your class contributions and ideas. Keep it up!
Reading
Congratulations Emma on your use of H.O.T.S. (Higher Order Thinking Skills) when talking about your reading in class today! Remember, anybody can talk about what they are reading, is is your ability to talk intellectually about your reading that will make you stand out!
Writing
We will continue the writing prompt in class tomorrow.
H/W
Congratulations on your performance in Science. Mrs. Clayton was so impressed by your class contributions and ideas. Keep it up!Math
Key Concept - Remember, that your Math Reference Book and Student Journal (when used correctly and interchangeably) are smarter than your teacher!
Reading
Congratulations Emma on your use of H.O.T.S. (Higher Order Thinking Skills) when talking about your reading in class today! Remember, anybody can talk about what they are reading, is is your ability to talk intellectually about your reading that will make you stand out!
Writing
We will continue the writing prompt in class tomorrow.
H/W
- Final Draft of 'Where I'm From' in tomorrow. Sammy Snakes are awarded for pieces of work that are unique.
- Bring in the USB full of photos. Approx. 10-20 (Do not worry if you cannot do this by tomorrow)
- Math Study Link 1.1 (the package i gave that you put inthe red folder. Do not work ahead!)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Reading Strategies
If you are reading this, you have already accomplished the first task - Check the blog every evening.
Don't forget your draft for your poem for class tomorrow. Look at the sample in yesterday's post. Number of lines are a guideline. You should do at least 16, but you may do more. Avoid doing more than 30 lines. Do not worry about this poem. It is only a draft. If you are not 100% sure what you need to do, just do what you think you need to do, and I'll help you tomorrow.
Tonight's H/W
Place your 'comfort zone' in a place near your desk. Add comments, photos, ticket stubs etc. to it every time you step out of your comfort zone during the 1st Qtr. You will need to return this to school at the end of the Qtr.
Based on our discussions of 'just right books' - go to your family book collection (This could be any magazines, newspapers etc. and select two books for ANY two people in your home.) In your Readers' Response notebook you should write 2 brief paragraphs (approx 50-100 words) explaining why you chose the books for each person. In both paragraphs, you should make specific reference to some of the strategies for choosing 'just right books' that we discussed in class today. (Paragraphs Due: Thur)
Don't forget your draft for your poem for class tomorrow. Look at the sample in yesterday's post. Number of lines are a guideline. You should do at least 16, but you may do more. Avoid doing more than 30 lines. Do not worry about this poem. It is only a draft. If you are not 100% sure what you need to do, just do what you think you need to do, and I'll help you tomorrow.
Tonight's H/W
Place your 'comfort zone' in a place near your desk. Add comments, photos, ticket stubs etc. to it every time you step out of your comfort zone during the 1st Qtr. You will need to return this to school at the end of the Qtr.
Based on our discussions of 'just right books' - go to your family book collection (This could be any magazines, newspapers etc. and select two books for ANY two people in your home.) In your Readers' Response notebook you should write 2 brief paragraphs (approx 50-100 words) explaining why you chose the books for each person. In both paragraphs, you should make specific reference to some of the strategies for choosing 'just right books' that we discussed in class today. (Paragraphs Due: Thur)Watch the videos below for more links on choosing 'Just Right Books"
This one is a little infantile, but it reiterates the IPICK strategy at the beginning
Enjoy this one for fun!
http://youtu.be/1EuU_EuwE3U
Thinking Ahead...
You should start bringing a USB to school by next week. You will need to use one by next Friday at the latest.
Thinking Ahead...
You should start bringing a USB to school by next week. You will need to use one by next Friday at the latest.
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