First in Math Rankings: Our class is standing strong, still in first place for Rocky Mount. Playing First in Math is optional for homework.
Writing: We started off the week writing about what we did over spring break. Students continued to work on their narrative writing using their editing checklist to review and revise their work. Daily, I continue to conduct writer’s conferences with each student. To see the growth that our young writers have made over this school year is tremendous. It’s been really great to witness our students, taking concepts learned in class and applying them outside of the classroom.
Reading: This week’s we continued to focus on cause and effect. We also talked about how illustrations help readers. What might an author’s purpose have been for selecting certain images to include in a passage? Those are some of the questions that students pondered this week. Reading text and identifying details gleaned from the text versus information learned from photographs which accompanied the text are also concepts which students analyzed during this learning segment. At the end of the week we did our Reader’s Theatre. Check out the videos on your child’s SeeSaw account.
Math: During Number Talks, students solved addition problems with 3 numerals and shared strategies for problem solving with their peers. They read and analyzed word problems, demonstrating multiple ways to show their work, when providing the answer. Students worked on 2D and 3D shapes and introduction into fractions. Today, we did some “PEEP” addition. We also want to thank Alton for bringing in Peeps today to share with the class during our math time.
Science: We moved from George Washington Carver directly into plants. Students discussed the parts of a plants and what they need to grow. We drew and labeled plants in computer lab. I have heard that some students have planted their grass and that it is doing very well.
Our class supported the Atlanta Braves and welcome them into their new stadium.
Go Bravos!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend 🙂