In Language Arts, we've been discussing subjects and predicates and everything that makes a sentence a sentence. This week we have been distinguishing the difference between fact and opinion statements as a whole class. Individual skills and reading strategies are worked on during reading groups.
In Math, we have been hard at work with 3 digit computation skills, including adding money. We will be beginning multiplication next week.
As you know, we have finished our Human Body Unit in Science A, and are on to exploring the sea! This unit will be packed with fun projects and activities so that last few weeks of school will be very exciting. If anyone has any shoeboxes at home that you could donated to our class, I would really appreciate it.
In Science B, we are finishing up our muscles and bones study and will be discussing the nervous system coming up.
Our current Writer's Workshop unit is on Descriptive Writing. We have been experimenting with adding detail to our writing to create vivid pictures in the minds of our readers. We'll be learning about similies to help with descriptions next week.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Monday, March 12th
This Week in Primary A:
Language Arts -
We are continuing our Word Study with a closer look at synonyms and antonyms. Encourage your student to use thoughtful word choice in his or her own writing - to try out new and more exciting words instead of using the same old ones all the time.
In Reading Groups, students continue to work on necessary individual skills and building comprehension skills.
On Tuesday, your student will get a new word sort. This week, there will be a spelling assignment to complete. See the handout in your child's Homework Folder.
In Writing, we will learn about the proper format for letters and practice writing personal letters.
Science -
Today, we learned about the Muscular System and explored the role of our muscles and how muscles work. We learned about the 3 types of muscle: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. On Wednesday, we will learn about the Circulatory System.
Science B -
Today, we learned about the effect our inner ears have on our body's balance and how to care for our ears so that we don't damage them. We also learned about Alexander Graham Bell and his important invention. On Wednesday, we will be constructing a model of the ear using various materials. Next week, we will have our Eye and Ear test. You will need to know the parts of each and how it works. Study your Body Dictionary, your models, and any handouts you have gotten in class.
Language Arts -
We are continuing our Word Study with a closer look at synonyms and antonyms. Encourage your student to use thoughtful word choice in his or her own writing - to try out new and more exciting words instead of using the same old ones all the time.
In Reading Groups, students continue to work on necessary individual skills and building comprehension skills.
On Tuesday, your student will get a new word sort. This week, there will be a spelling assignment to complete. See the handout in your child's Homework Folder.
In Writing, we will learn about the proper format for letters and practice writing personal letters.
Science -
Today, we learned about the Muscular System and explored the role of our muscles and how muscles work. We learned about the 3 types of muscle: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. On Wednesday, we will learn about the Circulatory System.
Science B -
Today, we learned about the effect our inner ears have on our body's balance and how to care for our ears so that we don't damage them. We also learned about Alexander Graham Bell and his important invention. On Wednesday, we will be constructing a model of the ear using various materials. Next week, we will have our Eye and Ear test. You will need to know the parts of each and how it works. Study your Body Dictionary, your models, and any handouts you have gotten in class.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday, March 6th
This Week in Primary A:
In Language Arts, we are learning about homophones and multiple meaning words. Students are continuing to work on their individual skills in reading groups.
Homework: Sort spelling words. Record nightly reading times on your March Reading Log.
In Math, we are learning measurement. We have practiced measuring in inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters. We will begin measuring capacity this week. You'll need to know cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
In Science, we have begun a new unit on the Human Body! We are beginning with the Skeletal System and will be making our way through the Muscular, Circlulatory, Digestive, and Nervous Systems. You'll have to know the purpose and main functions of each system. The Skeletal System's main job is to give us shape and to protect our organs.
In Science B:
We are making our way through the Human Body as well. We are talking about the intricacies of our ears now. Make sure you know the parts of the eye and their main functions: pupil, iris, cornea, lens, retina, optic nerve, and the vitreous body.
New Ear Vocabulary words: Pinna, Ear Canal, Ear Drum, Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup, Cochlea, and Auditory Nerve
You'll need to know what is included in the Outer Ear, the Middle Ear, and the Inner Ear. Make sure you can visualize how sound travels through your ear.
In Language Arts, we are learning about homophones and multiple meaning words. Students are continuing to work on their individual skills in reading groups.
Homework: Sort spelling words. Record nightly reading times on your March Reading Log.
In Math, we are learning measurement. We have practiced measuring in inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters. We will begin measuring capacity this week. You'll need to know cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
In Science, we have begun a new unit on the Human Body! We are beginning with the Skeletal System and will be making our way through the Muscular, Circlulatory, Digestive, and Nervous Systems. You'll have to know the purpose and main functions of each system. The Skeletal System's main job is to give us shape and to protect our organs.
In Science B:
We are making our way through the Human Body as well. We are talking about the intricacies of our ears now. Make sure you know the parts of the eye and their main functions: pupil, iris, cornea, lens, retina, optic nerve, and the vitreous body.
New Ear Vocabulary words: Pinna, Ear Canal, Ear Drum, Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup, Cochlea, and Auditory Nerve
You'll need to know what is included in the Outer Ear, the Middle Ear, and the Inner Ear. Make sure you can visualize how sound travels through your ear.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 28
Language Arts:
This week, we are working on using adjectives and strong verbs in our writing. We are continuing to practice last week's lesson on using quotation marks correctly when writing dialogue.
Emily S. and Gracie: Reading Skill: Reading and writing short and long vowel patterns (ex. hop and hope)
Tyler: Reading Skill: R controlled vowel sounds, especially /ar/ , /0r/ , /er/ (ex. thorn, barn, stern)
Alyssa: Reading Strategy: Vocabulary and Summarizing
White Seals: Using synonyms for learning vocabulary words
Homework: Continue sorting words nightly. Read every night for at least 15-20 minutes.
Math: Beginning a new unit on Measurement
Science A: Now that we've learned what electricity is, where it comes from, and what materials it can flow through, we are discussing functions of electricity and static electricity. We'll finish up our Electricty Unit next week by learning about Thomas Edison and Electrical Safety.
Science B: We have begun a brand new unit on the Human Body. First up, is our amazing eyes and how they work! We'll learn about the parts of the eye and their functions. Coming up next.... our Ears!!
This week, we are working on using adjectives and strong verbs in our writing. We are continuing to practice last week's lesson on using quotation marks correctly when writing dialogue.
Emily S. and Gracie: Reading Skill: Reading and writing short and long vowel patterns (ex. hop and hope)
Tyler: Reading Skill: R controlled vowel sounds, especially /ar/ , /0r/ , /er/ (ex. thorn, barn, stern)
Alyssa: Reading Strategy: Vocabulary and Summarizing
White Seals: Using synonyms for learning vocabulary words
Homework: Continue sorting words nightly. Read every night for at least 15-20 minutes.
Math: Beginning a new unit on Measurement
Science A: Now that we've learned what electricity is, where it comes from, and what materials it can flow through, we are discussing functions of electricity and static electricity. We'll finish up our Electricty Unit next week by learning about Thomas Edison and Electrical Safety.
Science B: We have begun a brand new unit on the Human Body. First up, is our amazing eyes and how they work! We'll learn about the parts of the eye and their functions. Coming up next.... our Ears!!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday, February 15
Science A Announcement:
As your student may have told you, we have been studying matter, atoms, and now electricity. We are discussing circuits and generators and even built them!
As per the note in your child's homework folder yesterday, if you happen to have a working flashlight at home and would be willing to send it to school with your child, I would greatly appreciate it. The cheap plastic ones actually work the best for what we will be doing with them. We'll be using these flashlights on Wednesday, February 22.
Also, today your student was assigned a homework assignment that is due on Monday, February 27. It is to find and list 1o household items that use electricity. Have your student write them down on the column on the left. We will complete the rest of the chart in class on Monday.
Thanks for your support!
As your student may have told you, we have been studying matter, atoms, and now electricity. We are discussing circuits and generators and even built them!
As per the note in your child's homework folder yesterday, if you happen to have a working flashlight at home and would be willing to send it to school with your child, I would greatly appreciate it. The cheap plastic ones actually work the best for what we will be doing with them. We'll be using these flashlights on Wednesday, February 22.
Also, today your student was assigned a homework assignment that is due on Monday, February 27. It is to find and list 1o household items that use electricity. Have your student write them down on the column on the left. We will complete the rest of the chart in class on Monday.
Thanks for your support!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Week of February 6th
Homework:
Sort spelling words each night. Practice reading, writing, spelling, and listening to the sounds of the words.
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Reading Skill of the Week: Rhyming Words
Reading Strategy of the Week: Making Inferences ~ Remember that inferencing means using your background knowledge and what the book says to come up with a new idea.
Writing: Descriptive Writing, Writing Compliments
Math: counting money, comparing money amounts, and trading equivolant amounts of money
Science: Finishing up Matter Unit
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Reminder:
Valentine's Day Masquerade and Tea this Friday after school!
Sort spelling words each night. Practice reading, writing, spelling, and listening to the sounds of the words.
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Reading Skill of the Week: Rhyming Words
Reading Strategy of the Week: Making Inferences ~ Remember that inferencing means using your background knowledge and what the book says to come up with a new idea.
Writing: Descriptive Writing, Writing Compliments
Math: counting money, comparing money amounts, and trading equivolant amounts of money
Science: Finishing up Matter Unit
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Reminder:
Valentine's Day Masquerade and Tea this Friday after school!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, January 23
Language Arts:
New Spelling Sorts were assigned today! Be practicing every night - say them aloud, say them in front of a mirror and watch the way your lips move, write them down, write them in sand, dirt, shaving cream...., draw and label pictures of them, have someone do a Blind Sort with you, have someone time you and try to beat your time. Have fun with them and pay close attention to the vowel sounds and spelling patterns and other words with the same pattern.
Reading Groups:
Polarbears - Read Ch. 1 in Ghost Town. Be ready to discuss next meeting either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Science A: Review vocabulary words:
Matter - anything that takes up space and has mass
Solid - has a definite shape and can be measured
Liquid - can flow and takes the shape of the container it is in
Gas - does not have a shape of its own. Air is a gas that is all around us.
Science B: New Unit: Ecology 101
Review vocabulary words:
ecology - the study of the behavior of living things in their natural environment
organism - all living things (humans, plants, and animals)
environment - the natural surroundings of living things
Writer's Workshop:
We are working on using good Word Choice in our writing. Work on brainstorming better ways to say good, bad, and said and then try using them in your new story!
New Spelling Sorts were assigned today! Be practicing every night - say them aloud, say them in front of a mirror and watch the way your lips move, write them down, write them in sand, dirt, shaving cream...., draw and label pictures of them, have someone do a Blind Sort with you, have someone time you and try to beat your time. Have fun with them and pay close attention to the vowel sounds and spelling patterns and other words with the same pattern.
Reading Groups:
Polarbears - Read Ch. 1 in Ghost Town. Be ready to discuss next meeting either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Science A: Review vocabulary words:
Matter - anything that takes up space and has mass
Solid - has a definite shape and can be measured
Liquid - can flow and takes the shape of the container it is in
Gas - does not have a shape of its own. Air is a gas that is all around us.
Science B: New Unit: Ecology 101
Review vocabulary words:
ecology - the study of the behavior of living things in their natural environment
organism - all living things (humans, plants, and animals)
environment - the natural surroundings of living things
Writer's Workshop:
We are working on using good Word Choice in our writing. Work on brainstorming better ways to say good, bad, and said and then try using them in your new story!
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