In Writers' Workshop, I gave students the majority of the time to write, as most students are in the publishing phase of the writing process. As students finish their personal narratives, we share them with class during "share". Next week, I intend to get us in the computer lab and type these up!
In Read Aloud, we applied the strategies we use to grow ideas about characters to think about new characters in our story, Fauna and Herky.
In Word Study, students participated in a Word Study Challenge! Students had to use everything they've learned about words, sounds, and letter relationships to spell words they may not know how to spell yet!
In Readers' Workshop, students learned to stop, notice, and note when a characters does something that is opposite (contrasts) what they've been doing all along. When we notice these "CC's" (as we call them), we pause and think, "Is the character starting to change?" These answers help us make inferences about characters and theme.
In Social Studies, students began presenting their projects on their learning about key democratic ideas. Be sure to check back tomorrow; I'll be posting their projects!
Today we also practiced switching for "Beaver Block". Beaver Block will happen every day and focuses on reading and math. Students are in mixed-ability, flexible groups, and will visit different teachers and classrooms to work on key concepts and strategies. Beaver Block is a fantastic opportunity to differentiate instruction and learning, and really meet the needs of all students to ensure high levels of learning for all! It is our intention to start switching this coming Wednesday.
Homework:
- Math homework: Create a number story with three "changes". If students forget how to do this, have them check their math notebook to help them!
- Read 20 minutes
Reminders:
- Orioles Spirit Day tomorrow!
- Math Test Sign & Return due Friday, October 10 tomorrow.
- Sticky Notes
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
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