January 6th, 2011
Class activities for Thursday, January 6
Spelling: We practiced spelling compound words today. We also reviewed the idea that the letter r changes the vowel sounds in words (cat vs. cart).
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Students are finished with their Literature Circles magazines. Today, students practiced reciting plays that they will perform for the class.
Writing: We reviewed the 2-3-1 pattern of saving the most interesting action, problems or facts for later in a story. Students also started drafting.
Our next piece of writing, a fiction piece, will be due Friday, January 21. Students should be drafting at this time.
Math: Students completed a geometry test today.
Science: We learned about clinical trials, why a placebo is necessary and how people experience the placebo effect when their health improves without receiving medicine. Homework is to finish Analysis questions 1-3 on p. 19.
Social Studies: We learned about the lost colony of Roanoake.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 1
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Today is King’s Day, January 6th, in Mexico and around the world. Here is part of our King’s Day fiesta from yesterday:
Notes:
- View or edit the “Paper and Coffee” juice volunteer list.
- View our class calendar.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.
