We accomplished a ton in four short days! Here's a glimpse into our week...
- The students took a pre-assessment for our next unit on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. On Thursday the students impressed me with their multi-step understanding of finding the LCD, then changing each fraction using the LCD, adding/subtracting and putting their answer in simplest form! This unit will continue for a few weeks and then we will move into multiplication and division of fractions!
- Editing was a huge part of our week in literacy. I modeled being an effective self-editor. It's really hard to look at/critique your own writing! Then Mrs. Bastille and I modeled peer editing. As you can see from the pictures below, the students worked diligently to raise the level on their writing!
- Students are working in groups to research the theories of what happened in Roanoke to prepare for a debate next week. They took a spelling/colony location quiz on Friday.
- We had our first "Social Hour" with 5L. This is a time we talk about more social and emotional issues. We noticed students asking questions about CMS so our first talk focused on that transition. The kids were really honest about their nervousness and asked a ton of great questions. I'm hopeful that through talking the students will feel less anxious about this transition!
Important Dates
Report Cards go home on 2/3/17
Chorus beginning in early February on Fridays
Band switching to Tuesdays on 1/31/17
Early Release 2/15/17
Winter Break 2/27/17 - 3/3/17
Report Cards go home on 2/3/17
Chorus beginning in early February on Fridays
Band switching to Tuesdays on 1/31/17
Early Release 2/15/17
Winter Break 2/27/17 - 3/3/17
Looking at the Roanoke theories and evidence
Peer Editing Partners
Self and Peer Editing Revisions
Enjoy your weekend. Until Monday....
Shannon
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