September 27th, 2010
Class activities for Monday, September 27
Spelling: We reviewed contractions, which will be the skill tested on tomorrow’s spelling and skill test.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: We discussed an article from the Wall Street Journal about why boys reading scores are lower than girls on national tests. The author put forth two ideas to explain the lower reading scores of boys: too many “gross-out” books and too much time with electronic devices squeezing out time to read. Here’s the money quote from the article:
“One obvious problem with the SweetFarts [gross-out books] philosophy of education is that it is more suited to producing a generation of barbarians and morons than to raising the sort of men who make good husbands, fathers and professionals.”
The entire article is worth reading. Homework is for students to discuss the article with their parents be ready to share ideas by Friday.
Writing: Today was a work day in writing. Students were either editing or publishing their first piece, or prewriting for their second piece, also a personal narrative.
A personal narrative is due Wednesday, September 29 (new date due to the power outage). Student writing portfolios are also due on Wednesday. A second personal narrative is due Friday, October 15.
Math: We reviewed prime and composite numbers today. Students also completed a MiniQuiz over factors, prime numbers, square numbers and arrays.
Science: We finished our review of topics learned in fourth grade, focusing today on magnetism, states of matter, requirements of living things, and space.
Social Studies: None today due to Picture Day.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Notes:
- Fun Run Pledges are due this week, if students would like a pedometer at the time of the run.
- Need to update your contact information or send in your email address or phone number? Do that here.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.
