Here is a glance at what we did this week...
- In Math, the students have worked hard at powers of ten as well as multi-digit multiplication. Two students in the class prepared a thoughtful lesson all about scientific notation!
- We are continuing our book clubs in Reading. During the week, we brainstormed ways that the clubs can start a conversation. On Friday, we fishbowled a club. A club demonstrated for all of us how they talk deeply about the book they are reading.
- In Writing, we looked at our writing just like a book in reading. We completed story arcs which helped us see where to revise our writing.
- In Social Studies, our first unit is coming to a close. The students had incredible conversation about the Columbian exchange between the three worlds and if the worlds meeting was a positive or negative event. Their higher level conversations have been amazing to observe. We also assigned a culminating project with a few choices. This project will be done in school next week.
- We began blogging as a class! I've never seen the students so excited about blogging! Next week, I plan on discussing what makes a good blog as well as blog comments. You can find the blog right on the SMS website. Here is the link to it too.
- https://kidblog.org/class/mrs-delellos-class/posts
- Students have been collecting DOJO points for expected behavior, helping others and going above and beyond. We celebrated points earned on Friday with a little extra recess.
Questions to promote school talk...
- What do you know about the powers of ten?
- What was the fishbowl like during Reader's Workshop?
- How did you story arc help you revise your writing?
- What was your first blog about?
- Do you think the Columbian Exchange was a positive or negative event?
One more thing...
Since we are now blogging, I will no longer be doing Reader's Response. Every other week the students will be given an assignment related to reading for their blog.
Enjoy the weekend!
Shannon
Enjoy the weekend!
Shannon
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