It was a busy week in Room 24!
In Math, we continued learning about multiplication. We discussed the steps to solving problems, and today we even learned some algebra. Miss Johnson was impressed with our work in math! Next week, on Wednesday, we will be having a test on Unit 3 in Math. You can find some activities to help your child study for the Unit 3 assessment here.
We have been working on revising and editing our writing during Writer's Workshop. This week we discussed "thought shots" and breaking our writing into paragraphs. We also discussed all of the different ways to say "said". Our writing buddies have really helped us with the revising and editing process. We plan to have our first work published by the end of next week!
In Math, we continued learning about multiplication. We discussed the steps to solving problems, and today we even learned some algebra. Miss Johnson was impressed with our work in math! Next week, on Wednesday, we will be having a test on Unit 3 in Math. You can find some activities to help your child study for the Unit 3 assessment here.
We have been working on revising and editing our writing during Writer's Workshop. This week we discussed "thought shots" and breaking our writing into paragraphs. We also discussed all of the different ways to say "said". Our writing buddies have really helped us with the revising and editing process. We plan to have our first work published by the end of next week!
In reading we have continued to read our interactive read aloud Mr. Popper's Penguins. We are enjoying Mr. Popper and his little group of penguins, and we are excited to see how this story progresses. At the end of this book, we will celebrate with a "Black and White Day". One of the fun parts of this day is when the children bring a "black and white" snack. This is tentatively scheduled for 11/10. The children are also encouraged to give a book talk if they read a book which they LOVE. Below is a student giving a book talk yesterday about a Matt Christopher book. Great Job!
We have also been working on finishing up our Puff Mobiles and choosing a "puffer". Our race will be on Monday- and we are excited to race against the other fourth grade classes. Here we are building our puff mobiles and practicing puffing!
This week, we have been talking about nouns. The Schoolhouse Rock videos are great ways to learn different parts of the curriculum. This one was shown in class, and is a great way for some children to remember nouns. (And some of you parents might remember this from Saturday mornings during your childhood.)
From the Teacher's Desk
Things are progressing very nicely here, and I'm very proud of all of the hard work the children are doing. I want to remind you about the nightly reading assignment. It is the goal for the children to read 5-7 nights for a minimum of 15 minutes. I ask the children to read the same book at home and at school. There are a few reasons for this. One reason is that the children's comprehension is usually stronger when they are focusing on one book, one plot, one set of characters. Another reason is that, in order to discuss the book in the ways that I would like the children to do this, the book needs to be read within a 2 week period of time. I am very agreeable to allowing the children to put a book in the front of their bookbag that they are reading at home. That way, they are still reading the same book at home and school. If your child is interested in this, he/she should bring the book in from home and discuss it with me during our "housekeeping" time.
I also want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated items for our store! The children and I really appreciate all of the items. We were able to shop today and buy all sorts of Halloween themed items. Thank you so much.
Things are progressing very nicely here, and I'm very proud of all of the hard work the children are doing. I want to remind you about the nightly reading assignment. It is the goal for the children to read 5-7 nights for a minimum of 15 minutes. I ask the children to read the same book at home and at school. There are a few reasons for this. One reason is that the children's comprehension is usually stronger when they are focusing on one book, one plot, one set of characters. Another reason is that, in order to discuss the book in the ways that I would like the children to do this, the book needs to be read within a 2 week period of time. I am very agreeable to allowing the children to put a book in the front of their bookbag that they are reading at home. That way, they are still reading the same book at home and school. If your child is interested in this, he/she should bring the book in from home and discuss it with me during our "housekeeping" time.
I also want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated items for our store! The children and I really appreciate all of the items. We were able to shop today and buy all sorts of Halloween themed items. Thank you so much.
One last note: We will be celebrating Halloween on Monday with a few theme based activities. Students should remember their Party in a Bag for a snack.
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