November 7th, 2011
Class activities for Monday, November 7
Spelling: We talked about usage of the it’s/its homophones:
- It’s is a contraction and means it is. Example: It’s a nice day outside.
- Its is possessive and means it has something. Example: The dog played with its toy.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 33-35 are available and due on Friday.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles. Some groups worked on determining importance as a reading strategy.
Writing: We reviewed the idea that all stories have three important ingredients:
- Characters
- Plot
- Setting
Students also worked on prewriting. The next piece of writing is a fiction story, due Monday, November 28. Students should be prewriting at this time.
Math: We practiced solving problems using counters. Homework is to finish Journal P2-6.
Science: Students completed an experiment about testing different electrical circuits to see which ones would light a bulb. Homework is to finish the Path Finders experiment if not done in class.
Social Studies: Students completed a MiniQuiz today about supply, demand, price and competition.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0
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Notes:
- Need to make or edit your Fall Parent Teacher Conference time? Do that here.
- Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
