In Math Workshop, we learned a strategy called "CUBES" (Circle key numbers, Underline the question, Box math actions, Evaluate or plan your steps, Solve and check) to help us plan and attack word problems. Students also visited stations where they practiced current math practices like measurement, perimeter, and multiplication (see our stations below).
In Writers' Workshop, we read like writers, noticing how strong authors write opinion essays. Today we read an argument against zoos focusing on zoochosis. We noticed that opinion writing often includes extreme facts and personal questions that evoke emotion in the reader.
In Read Aloud, we payed special attention to mood to infer ideas about Mack, and in extension, the human race.
In Word Study, students applied letter sound knowledge and letter relationship patterns to discover another way to create the long a using the ai digraph.
In Readers' Workshop, we closely read Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. We noticed when phrases came up again and again and then asked ourselves, "Why does this keep coming up again and again?" The answers to this question help us grow ideas about possible themes.
In Science, we used the scientific process and purposeful questions to guide out thinking about the changing Earth and create meaningful hypotheses.
Students visited Reading Beaver Block today.
Homework:
- Math homework due tomorrow
- Read 20 minutes
Reminders:
- Early Dismissal: Friday, November 14
Classroom Supplies:
- Sticky Notes
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
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