Should There Be Zoos?

In Math Workshop today, students explored and strategically calculated perimeters and areas based on space requirements and conversions.  The kids have math homework tonight, due tomorrow.

In Writers' Workshop, we studied our new mentor text, Should There Be Zoos?  This book is a collection of essays for and against zoos, written by fourth grade students.  This week, we will study these essays and jot down elements and strategies that make strong opinion writing.

In Read Aloud, we started The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate.

In Word Study, students examined long a patterns including a_e.  Students will use letter-sound awareness as well as letter relationships to spell words with long a's in them.

In Read Aloud, we learned a new close reading strategy to help us think about theme.  Students learned to stop, notice, and note when a phrase or object comes up again and again in order to help them grow ideas about theme and author's message.  More on this strategy to come this week!

In Science, we explored the scientific process and identified how this process will help us find and explain scientific discoveries and natural phenomenons.

Students went to Math Beaver Block today.

Julius, here is the link to "The World's Greatest" :)


Homework:

• Math homework due tomorrow
• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

• Early Dismissal: Friday, November 14

Classroom Supplies:  

• Sticky Notes

Thank you,

Ms. Smith