Students completed day 3 of Centers this morning. Just a reminder to those students who are absent during centers. It is your responsibility to gather the work you have missed and complete this work on time.
After recess, we completed Writing stations. Students worked at station 1 to replace R.I.P Words with juicier words. At station 2, students worked with a paragraph they had written last week to find juicier words. Finally, station 3 had students working on a given story to find juicier words.
After lunch, students continued to work on using number lines to compare fractions. Students worked with Mrs. Lippai to work through 6 more examples of how to use a number line. At the back table, we corrected yesterday's number line activity and introduced the last strategy for comparing fractions. Students also worked on math games at the computer.
Our day wrapped up with Phys Ed and Read Aloud.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day 2 of Centers started off our day with a bang! Great job boys and girls!
After recess, we completed Math Pods. Students worked on equivalent fractions at station 1. We worked on using a number line to order fractions from least to greatest. If students did not finish during class, they will be bringing this home for homework. We will review it again tomorrow. The third station had students reviewing fraction concepts on the blog.
We continued to work on our expository reports in Social Studies. Most students are continuing to gather their information and learning new things about their explorers! Some students have begun to organize their information into topics. We will keep working on these projects over the next few days.
French and Phys Ed wrapped up our day.
After recess, we completed Math Pods. Students worked on equivalent fractions at station 1. We worked on using a number line to order fractions from least to greatest. If students did not finish during class, they will be bringing this home for homework. We will review it again tomorrow. The third station had students reviewing fraction concepts on the blog.
We continued to work on our expository reports in Social Studies. Most students are continuing to gather their information and learning new things about their explorers! Some students have begun to organize their information into topics. We will keep working on these projects over the next few days.
French and Phys Ed wrapped up our day.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Spring is definitely in the air!!
We started off a new set of Centers this morning. Students received their new spelling words for this week. The test will be on Friday.
After recess, we tested our Egg Protectors. Students did a wonderful job and really thought out what they built. Congratulations to all of the students for a job well done!!
We completed Math Pods after lunch. Students worked with me to review how to use a number line to draw a fraction. Students also worked to complete an equivalent fraction activity that we started last week. Students then practiced their fraction skills on the computer.
Our afternoon wrapped up with phys ed and read aloud.
** Reminder...tomorrow is hot lunch, taco in a bag ($3.50)
We started off a new set of Centers this morning. Students received their new spelling words for this week. The test will be on Friday.
After recess, we tested our Egg Protectors. Students did a wonderful job and really thought out what they built. Congratulations to all of the students for a job well done!!
We completed Math Pods after lunch. Students worked with me to review how to use a number line to draw a fraction. Students also worked to complete an equivalent fraction activity that we started last week. Students then practiced their fraction skills on the computer.
Our afternoon wrapped up with phys ed and read aloud.
** Reminder...tomorrow is hot lunch, taco in a bag ($3.50)
Friday, March 25, 2011
What a beautiful day!! Some of the students enjoyed a full day of cross-country skiing!
We started off our day with day 4 of Centers. Those students that went skiing today will have to catch up on the centers they missed.
After recess, we completed Math Pods. At station 1, students worked in pairs to try to solve some "Wacky Graphs" that use equivalent fractions. At station 2, students were introduced to drawing a fraction using a number line. Station 3 was the computer station.
We finished our morning with a short class of 6+1 Writing. We discussed how some of the words in our writing will now be added to our "RIP Words" poster. These are words that students will not be able to use in their writing as they are often over used. Students will be challenged to use the writing tools we've been using in class to find "juicier" words.
After lunch, we worked on our Social Studies research project. Students have each chosen an explorer we have talked about at some point in the unit. Students will then be researching and writing an expository research report on this explorer.
Our day finished up with French, Read Aloud, and Phys Ed.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
We started off our day with day 4 of Centers. Those students that went skiing today will have to catch up on the centers they missed.
After recess, we completed Math Pods. At station 1, students worked in pairs to try to solve some "Wacky Graphs" that use equivalent fractions. At station 2, students were introduced to drawing a fraction using a number line. Station 3 was the computer station.
We finished our morning with a short class of 6+1 Writing. We discussed how some of the words in our writing will now be added to our "RIP Words" poster. These are words that students will not be able to use in their writing as they are often over used. Students will be challenged to use the writing tools we've been using in class to find "juicier" words.
After lunch, we worked on our Social Studies research project. Students have each chosen an explorer we have talked about at some point in the unit. Students will then be researching and writing an expository research report on this explorer.
Our day finished up with French, Read Aloud, and Phys Ed.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Students started off the week with a new set of centers.
After recess, we completed Math Pods. Students worked at an individual station to review equivalent fractions from last week. At the second station, we discussed how to use our fraction charts to order fractions from least to greatest. At the third station, students played math games using the links on the blog.
Students then had library with Mrs. Schentag.
After lunch, we completed an activity about Simon Fraser in Social Studies.
Students finished off the day with French and Phys Ed.
After recess, we completed Math Pods. Students worked at an individual station to review equivalent fractions from last week. At the second station, we discussed how to use our fraction charts to order fractions from least to greatest. At the third station, students played math games using the links on the blog.
Students then had library with Mrs. Schentag.
After lunch, we completed an activity about Simon Fraser in Social Studies.
Students finished off the day with French and Phys Ed.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Report Cards!
Our morning started out with some excellent Problem Solving. We worked together as a class to complete a Problem Solver that used Fractions and the Working Backwards to solve. Students then worked with a partner to complete a similar Problem Solver. We reviewed this problem as a class. Students then had some time to complete their fraction sundaes that they started a few days ago.
After recess, students worked in their small groups to construct their Egg Protector! Great job everyone! I'm excited to see if our structures will hold up and protect our eggs!
Math was completed in Stations today. At station 1, we worked with color tiles to show equivalent fractions. Station 2 was with Mrs. Lippai and students were to color equivalent fractions. Station 3 was on the computer where students practiced equivalent fractions.
Our day finished off with Phys Ed and read aloud.
Have a great long weekend everyone!!
Remember....please return the interview time sheets on Monday to confirm your interview time.
After recess, students worked in their small groups to construct their Egg Protector! Great job everyone! I'm excited to see if our structures will hold up and protect our eggs!
Math was completed in Stations today. At station 1, we worked with color tiles to show equivalent fractions. Station 2 was with Mrs. Lippai and students were to color equivalent fractions. Station 3 was on the computer where students practiced equivalent fractions.
Our day finished off with Phys Ed and read aloud.
Have a great long weekend everyone!!
Remember....please return the interview time sheets on Monday to confirm your interview time.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
We finished up Day 4 of Centers this morning. We will not start a new set of stations until after the long weekend.
After recess, we worked at 4 different stations for math. At the computer station, students were to choose any of the equivalent fraction Web sites. At the back table, students worked with me to use multiplication to find equivalent fractions. At the white board, students used magnetic fraction circles and magnetic fraction tiles to find equivalent fractions. The fourth station had students using a fraction chart to find equivalent fractions.
After lunch, students watched a video on Bridge Construction to help students to realize the massive job it is to build a real bridge, and the forces that affect those bridges.
Students are going to start designing their Egg Protectors tomorrow. If you have an cardboard at home, please send it to school.
Students then had French with Mrs. Orosz.
We finished watching the Bridge video after recess before students went to Phys Ed.
After recess, we worked at 4 different stations for math. At the computer station, students were to choose any of the equivalent fraction Web sites. At the back table, students worked with me to use multiplication to find equivalent fractions. At the white board, students used magnetic fraction circles and magnetic fraction tiles to find equivalent fractions. The fourth station had students using a fraction chart to find equivalent fractions.
After lunch, students watched a video on Bridge Construction to help students to realize the massive job it is to build a real bridge, and the forces that affect those bridges.
Students are going to start designing their Egg Protectors tomorrow. If you have an cardboard at home, please send it to school.
Students then had French with Mrs. Orosz.
We finished watching the Bridge video after recess before students went to Phys Ed.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
As the weather took a turn for the worse today, the Grade 5's continued to work hard! We started a new set of Centers this morning. Students wrote Lesson 22 spelling test, as well as wrote this week's TWAS.
After recess, students completed 3 stations during 6+1 Writing. At station 1, students worked in partners to use the online resources to find "juicey words" for a number of given, over-used words. At station 2, students worked to add juicier words to a piece of their writing they completed a few weeks ago. The third station had students using the color words we compiled earlier in the week to describe a picture displayed on the SMARTboard.
Our afternoon started with Math Pods. At station 1, students worked with Mrs. Rice to begin working on a Fraction Sundae. Students are creating a sundae and writing the fraction that demonstrates the flavor of ice cream they are using. At station 2, students used manipulatives to create fractions. Students then took pictures of these fractions. The third station was on the computer and gave students a chance to choose from any of the links from the blog.
We finished up our Friday with Phys Ed and read aloud.
Have a great weekend everyone!! Hopefully we can all stay warm!
After recess, students completed 3 stations during 6+1 Writing. At station 1, students worked in partners to use the online resources to find "juicey words" for a number of given, over-used words. At station 2, students worked to add juicier words to a piece of their writing they completed a few weeks ago. The third station had students using the color words we compiled earlier in the week to describe a picture displayed on the SMARTboard.
Our afternoon started with Math Pods. At station 1, students worked with Mrs. Rice to begin working on a Fraction Sundae. Students are creating a sundae and writing the fraction that demonstrates the flavor of ice cream they are using. At station 2, students used manipulatives to create fractions. Students then took pictures of these fractions. The third station was on the computer and gave students a chance to choose from any of the links from the blog.
We finished up our Friday with Phys Ed and read aloud.
Have a great weekend everyone!! Hopefully we can all stay warm!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Our morning started off with our first assembly for the month of March.
After assembly, students worked in pairs to find other words for Color words. Students used a pack of 64 Crayola crayons, as well as Lexipedia, Thesaurus.com, and Visuwords. We created posters with our new words and will display them in the classroom for students to use in their writing.
We then used the spring scales to do load tests on our bridges. Great job to everyone!! The students did a wonderful job constructing bridges that could withstand forces of up to 15 Newtons. Students then completed an activity comparing tension and compression.
After lunch, we went through the Math review from yesterday. The unit test for Measurement is tomorrow!
Our day finished up with Phys Ed and read aloud.
After assembly, students worked in pairs to find other words for Color words. Students used a pack of 64 Crayola crayons, as well as Lexipedia, Thesaurus.com, and Visuwords. We created posters with our new words and will display them in the classroom for students to use in their writing.
We then used the spring scales to do load tests on our bridges. Great job to everyone!! The students did a wonderful job constructing bridges that could withstand forces of up to 15 Newtons. Students then completed an activity comparing tension and compression.
After lunch, we went through the Math review from yesterday. The unit test for Measurement is tomorrow!
Our day finished up with Phys Ed and read aloud.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Students completed Day 3 of Centers this morning. Remember to practice your spelling words for Friday!
After recess, students were given their Unit Review for their Math test on Thursday. The review is due for tomorrow so we can go over it together during tomorrow's class.
We also had a short Writing period before lunch where students were shown the Visuwords, Lexipedia, and Thesaurus Web sites that are listed on the blog. We will be using these sites for our next writing activity.
After lunch, students worked in their groups to name and draw their bridges that they constructed last Science class. Following recess, students put their bridges through the wind test. The students did a wonderful job in designing their bridges to withstand the wind! We will complete the load test tomorrow.
Our afternoon finished with French and Phys Ed.
After recess, students were given their Unit Review for their Math test on Thursday. The review is due for tomorrow so we can go over it together during tomorrow's class.
We also had a short Writing period before lunch where students were shown the Visuwords, Lexipedia, and Thesaurus Web sites that are listed on the blog. We will be using these sites for our next writing activity.
After lunch, students worked in their groups to name and draw their bridges that they constructed last Science class. Following recess, students put their bridges through the wind test. The students did a wonderful job in designing their bridges to withstand the wind! We will complete the load test tomorrow.
Our afternoon finished with French and Phys Ed.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Yet another Monday has come and gone. The "sick" bug has sure hit our classroom! Get better to all of you who aren't feeling well!
We completed Day 2 of Centers this morning. Students completed their sentences for Spelling Lesson 22. The test will be Friday.
After recess, students watched two short videos on Henry Hudson and completed a short reading with comprehension questions on Mutiny.
Students then headed to Art.
After lunch, we completed Math Pods. At station 1, students finished their Petting Zoo's that they have been working on and handed them in. At station 2, we worked to discover the volume of 4 different plasticine objects using the displacement of water. At station 3, students played any of the Measurement games from the blog. Students will be getting their unit review tomorrow, with the unit test being on Thursday.
We finished up our day with Phys Ed and read aloud.
We completed Day 2 of Centers this morning. Students completed their sentences for Spelling Lesson 22. The test will be Friday.
After recess, students watched two short videos on Henry Hudson and completed a short reading with comprehension questions on Mutiny.
Students then headed to Art.
After lunch, we completed Math Pods. At station 1, students finished their Petting Zoo's that they have been working on and handed them in. At station 2, we worked to discover the volume of 4 different plasticine objects using the displacement of water. At station 3, students played any of the Measurement games from the blog. Students will be getting their unit review tomorrow, with the unit test being on Thursday.
We finished up our day with Phys Ed and read aloud.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
March Newsletter
Hopefully the lucky Leprechaun will bring us some nice, spring weather very soon! The month of March is very busy for Room 20! As the end of the year starts approaching we have many things to get through. Here is a review of the month...
Language Arts
Students will continue Guided Reading through the use of Centers. Students continue to do a wonderful job in their small groups and are working hard to complete the individual stories.
Each of the students have been a sign in name and password for Raz-Kids. Raz-Kids is an online reading program that tracks each individual student. Students will be receiving a mark based on the results of this program. Each student has a folder of books assigned to their name. Each of these books has comprehension questions based on the story read. I encourage students to work with Raz-Kids at home, as well at school. The Web site can be accessed through my blog.
Spelling lessons will continue as we have all year. Please remind your son/daughter to practice their spelling words.
We are starting to focus on Word Choice in our writing program. Within this trait students learn how to find “exciting” words for the more common words they use in their writing. We use many sources to find these new words that make writing fun. I am very proud of the improvements the students have made in writing! Keep up the great work!!
Independent Reading
We are refreshed and ready to work after our week off. This month our focus is on visualizing as we read. Visualizing as we read is one of life’s great pleasures. It transports us to another time and place or even into another being. It is what brings us back to reading when we stray into other pastimes. What can be a better vacation from reality than escaping into the movies in your mind? In addition to motivating us to read, visualizing plays another important role: If we do it well, it helps us to more fully comprehend text. We visualize what is important to us and remember what we visualize. If we want our students to get the most out of what they read, then we must teach them how to do this, and to do this well.
Math
We are wrapping up our Measurement unit with a unit test on Thursday. Look for the test review on Tuesday.
Our next unit, Fractions and Decimals, will focus on comparing and ordering fractions, equivalent fractions/decimals, adding/subtracting decimals, and problem solving.
Students will also be preparing for the Saskatchewan AFL (Assessment for Learning) that is coming up in April. This assessment is given by the government and assesses the students on the entire year of Grade 5 Math.
Science
Students will be continuing with the unit Forces and Simple Machines. Students are in the midst of designing a bridge that will withstand a wind test and a weight test. We will also look at push and pull factors, along with designing an Egg Protector! Gears and simple machines will also be a focus of the remainder of this unit.
Social
We will also be continuing with our current unit, Canada's Influences, throughout the month of March. We are currently discussing a variety of explorers that have impacted Canada. During the month of March, we will focus much of our time on Acadia and New France.
French – Mrs. Orosz
Students will engage in activities on the SmartBoard, based on the story “L’Arbre Ungali.” Along with vocabulary review, they will do related written activities, drawings, and games. The class will participate in re-telling the story with different words.
Health/Physical Education – Mr. Leidl
Students will review their wellness plans designed at the beginning of the school year and to begin revising for the final term of the year. Focus will be on written goal setting, action plans and initiative. The HIV/AIDS unit will also be completed by the end of the month.
Run, jump, and throw will be the physical education emphasis for the month of March as students prepare for the GSSD Elementary Standards Track and Field Meet scheduled for the 4th of April in Yorkton.
Art – Mrs. Schentag
Students have completed the Visual Art unit demonstrating some wonderful creativity with their "Me" boxes. We will now begin a Dance Unit, entitled, Surprise Endings. Students will learn about the Elements of Dance and apply this knowledge to their dance creations. They will also create storyboards with a surprise ending and then tell their stories using movement and dance. As well, students will analyze the dance elements viewed in dance videos and peer performances and interpret stories being told through dance. I look forward to another fun-filled movement experience with the Grade 5's.
Language Arts
Students will continue Guided Reading through the use of Centers. Students continue to do a wonderful job in their small groups and are working hard to complete the individual stories.
Each of the students have been a sign in name and password for Raz-Kids. Raz-Kids is an online reading program that tracks each individual student. Students will be receiving a mark based on the results of this program. Each student has a folder of books assigned to their name. Each of these books has comprehension questions based on the story read. I encourage students to work with Raz-Kids at home, as well at school. The Web site can be accessed through my blog.
Spelling lessons will continue as we have all year. Please remind your son/daughter to practice their spelling words.
We are starting to focus on Word Choice in our writing program. Within this trait students learn how to find “exciting” words for the more common words they use in their writing. We use many sources to find these new words that make writing fun. I am very proud of the improvements the students have made in writing! Keep up the great work!!
Independent Reading
We are refreshed and ready to work after our week off. This month our focus is on visualizing as we read. Visualizing as we read is one of life’s great pleasures. It transports us to another time and place or even into another being. It is what brings us back to reading when we stray into other pastimes. What can be a better vacation from reality than escaping into the movies in your mind? In addition to motivating us to read, visualizing plays another important role: If we do it well, it helps us to more fully comprehend text. We visualize what is important to us and remember what we visualize. If we want our students to get the most out of what they read, then we must teach them how to do this, and to do this well.
Math
We are wrapping up our Measurement unit with a unit test on Thursday. Look for the test review on Tuesday.
Our next unit, Fractions and Decimals, will focus on comparing and ordering fractions, equivalent fractions/decimals, adding/subtracting decimals, and problem solving.
Students will also be preparing for the Saskatchewan AFL (Assessment for Learning) that is coming up in April. This assessment is given by the government and assesses the students on the entire year of Grade 5 Math.
Science
Students will be continuing with the unit Forces and Simple Machines. Students are in the midst of designing a bridge that will withstand a wind test and a weight test. We will also look at push and pull factors, along with designing an Egg Protector! Gears and simple machines will also be a focus of the remainder of this unit.
Social
We will also be continuing with our current unit, Canada's Influences, throughout the month of March. We are currently discussing a variety of explorers that have impacted Canada. During the month of March, we will focus much of our time on Acadia and New France.
French – Mrs. Orosz
Students will engage in activities on the SmartBoard, based on the story “L’Arbre Ungali.” Along with vocabulary review, they will do related written activities, drawings, and games. The class will participate in re-telling the story with different words.
Health/Physical Education – Mr. Leidl
Students will review their wellness plans designed at the beginning of the school year and to begin revising for the final term of the year. Focus will be on written goal setting, action plans and initiative. The HIV/AIDS unit will also be completed by the end of the month.
Run, jump, and throw will be the physical education emphasis for the month of March as students prepare for the GSSD Elementary Standards Track and Field Meet scheduled for the 4th of April in Yorkton.
Art – Mrs. Schentag
Students have completed the Visual Art unit demonstrating some wonderful creativity with their "Me" boxes. We will now begin a Dance Unit, entitled, Surprise Endings. Students will learn about the Elements of Dance and apply this knowledge to their dance creations. They will also create storyboards with a surprise ending and then tell their stories using movement and dance. As well, students will analyze the dance elements viewed in dance videos and peer performances and interpret stories being told through dance. I look forward to another fun-filled movement experience with the Grade 5's.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Students completed Day 3 of Centers this morning.
After recess, we completed Math Pods. At station 1, students completed a review of the millilitre and handed this activity in. At station 2, we explored with capacity and volume to find the connection between the two. The third station had students playing capacity games from the blog.
Students then had library before lunch.
After recess, we discussed Samuel de Champlain and his connection to Acadia and New France. We then watched a short video that described his three voyages.
Students finished their day with French and Phys Ed.
* Students have been given their sign in names and passwords for a new reading program called Raz-Kids. Students can access this website at home to practice their comprehenstion skills. I ask that students only complete 1 story a night if they so choose.
After recess, we completed Math Pods. At station 1, students completed a review of the millilitre and handed this activity in. At station 2, we explored with capacity and volume to find the connection between the two. The third station had students playing capacity games from the blog.
Students then had library before lunch.
After recess, we discussed Samuel de Champlain and his connection to Acadia and New France. We then watched a short video that described his three voyages.
Students finished their day with French and Phys Ed.
* Students have been given their sign in names and passwords for a new reading program called Raz-Kids. Students can access this website at home to practice their comprehenstion skills. I ask that students only complete 1 story a night if they so choose.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Welcome to the month of March! February seemed to fly by as the rest of the year will probably feel from here on out!!
Our day started out with Day 2 of Centers this morning.
After recess, students worked in partners to design and create their bridges! The students put a lot of thought into these designs. We will perform the wind and weight tests next class.
After lunch, we completed Math Pods. At station 1, students worked with Mrs. Lippai to explore with millilitres. At station 2, students completed a Litre review. This activity is due tomorrow if students were not able to get it completed. Station 3 had students choose from any of the capacity games on the blog.
Our day wrapped up with Phys Ed and Read Aloud.
Our day started out with Day 2 of Centers this morning.
After recess, students worked in partners to design and create their bridges! The students put a lot of thought into these designs. We will perform the wind and weight tests next class.
After lunch, we completed Math Pods. At station 1, students worked with Mrs. Lippai to explore with millilitres. At station 2, students completed a Litre review. This activity is due tomorrow if students were not able to get it completed. Station 3 had students choose from any of the capacity games on the blog.
Our day wrapped up with Phys Ed and Read Aloud.
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