November 20th, 2013
Class activities for Wednesday, November 20
Spelling: We learned that digraphs are when two consonants are combined to make a new sound. We practiced these digraphs: sh, th, wh, ch, ph, as in the words, show, there, what, chair, phone.
Cursive: Cursive workbook pp. 43-45 are due Friday.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles. Some groups worked on determining importance as a reading strategy.
Writing: We learned about using choice adjectives to help describe in writing. Students also started editing their writing.
Our current piece of writing is a fiction story, due Monday, November 25 (new date). Your students should be editing at this time.
Math: We practiced representing the place value of numbers using pictures of blocks, with numbers, and with expanded notation. Journal P3-1 corresponds to our practice in class. Students also used MobyMax to work on their current math skills.
Science: None today due to practicing for the fourth grade musical.
Social Studies: None today due to practicing for the fourth grade musical.
- Yellow magnets: 1
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 9): 2
- Hours with no magnets (Last time: 22): 3
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- The Fourth Grade Musical is this Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 pm. Students will meet in class no later than 7:15 pm. Dress for the concert is business casual; no jeans or t-shirts, please.
- Our field trip to the Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum is Thursday, December 5. At this time, we have filled our chaperone spaces.
- Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
