January 9th, 2014
Class activities for Thursday, January 9
Spelling: We learned that an r following a vowel creates a new sound. For example, in the words hut and hurt, the sound changes because of the r.
Cursive: Cursive workbook pp. 60-62 are due next Friday.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Students continued drafting for our current writing project, a Choose Your Own Adventure fiction gamebook. Students are writing a fiction adventure story with choices that the reader can make. Each choice can change how the story turns out. Students will publish their adventure as a website at sites.mrhowd.com. See below for more details.
This project is due Friday, January 17. Students should be continuing to draft their adventure story at this point.
Choose Your Own Adventure Resources
- See examples of Choose Your Own Adventure fiction websites here and here.
- Here are some good student examples:
- Look at some examples of different kinds of endings in a Choose Your Own Adventure Story.
- Find a complete list of resources here.
Math: None today due to extra time with writing.
Science: We reviewed and practiced using thermometers to measure temperature. Homework is to finish the thermometer benchmarks page.
Social Studies: None today due to extra time with science.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 9): 0
- Hours with no magnets (Last time: 3): 9
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- Our Mexican Fiesta is tomorrow Friday, January 10 (new date) from 11-2. Family members are invited to attend and help with serving. See our volunteer list and add your name to the guest list.
- 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, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
