November 30th, 2011
Class activities for Wednesday, November 30
Spelling: We reviewed possessive pronouns and remembered that they are not written with apostrophes:
- The dog is yours/ours/hers/his/mine.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 45-47 are available and due Friday.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: We talked about when to begin new paragraphs:
- For a new time, or
- A new speaker, or
- A new place, or
- A new idea.
The next piece of writing is a fiction story, due Friday, December 16. Students should be prewriting at this time.
Math: We practiced rounding whole numbers today. Homework is to finish Journal p. P3-5.
Science: We learned that all metals are electrical conductors. However, there are some special conductors that aren’t metal. Graphite is one of those special electrical conductors.
Social Studies: None today due to our math and reading skills time.
- 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 JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Students have another research challenge tonight: Are poinsettias poisonous? Students, bring in evidence if you find out!
- Check out the McGrath Online Book Fair!
- Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is December 6. Click the link if you would like to chaperone.
- Want to grab your favorite time for the Spring Parent Teacher Conferences in March? Do that here.
- 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.
