Math Test Pushed to Friday

In Math Workshop, students used a number line and spatial reasoning to explain rounding.  Please note that our Math Test has been moved to Friday as students need a bit more support with rounding in multi-step problems.

In Writers' Workshop, students began typing their personal narratives on the computer (see below).  In the lab, students will not only work to publish their narratives, but also learn keyboarding and Microsoft Word skills.

In Read Aloud, students used strategies to grow ideas about character to help us think about and compare relationships.

In Word Study, students played a word sort and match game.  Students had to apply their knowledge of our new vocab words to identify synonyms and antonyms. Over the weekend, talk about these words: egotistical, irritable, assertive, sympathetic.  In the car, have them use our vocabulary words to describe people in TV shows, movies, books, real life, etc.

In Readers' Workshop, students took on all of the responsibility in identifying "Contrasts & Contradictions" and then considering character change and growing inferences.

Students switched for Beaver Block where they focused on reading and comprehension.

In Social Studies, we used "headlines" to help us capture the true points of view of the Native Americans and Europeans regarding Christopher Columbus' voyage.

Homework:

• Math homework due Monday (only the tens side!)
• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

• Unit 2 Math Test: Friday, October 24.
• No school this tomorrow.
• Math Test Sign & Return due

Classroom Supplies:

• Sticky Notes

Thank you,

Ms. Smith