November 11th, 2011
Class activities for Friday, November 11
Spelling: We learned about “spelling surprises,” which are words that are spelled differently that expected. Common spelling patterns for the long e sound are e, ea, ee and y, but the word people is a spelling surprise, because it’s spelling pattern is eo.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 33-35 are available and due on Monday.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Today was a drafting work day.
The next piece of writing is a fiction story, due Monday, November 28. Students should be drafting at this time.
Math: None today due to STAR Friday.
Science: We talked about how to “repair” circuits that wouldn’t light a bulb.
Social Studies: We practiced identifying positive and negative incentives. Homework is to finish the Incentive Chart started in class.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 1
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 2
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
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.
