In Mrs. Danley's math class this month, we worked with multiplication. We reviewed tricks for learning facts, the importance of knowing how fact families work, and applied fact knowledge to extensions in the hundreds, thousands, and ten-thousands. We also learned different symbols that represent multiplication and division.
We finished Blood on the River this month in reading and then got into book groups based on books in which we were interested. In small groups, the students decided on how to break up the reading in order to complete the books in two weeks. We then practiced discussing books by noting interesting points on post-its, writing about those points, and then sharing them with our peers. By "writing long" about one of our post-its, we were able to have a deeper discussion about the text. The students used game boards where they placed their post-its, shared with peers, and then shared in a discussion about the text.
In Social Studies, we studied the mystery of the colony at Roanoke. By researching evidence, the students evaluated their information and came up with a theory most supported by research. Many believe that the colonists were assimilated into Native American tribes in that area in order to survive. Ask you child about any evidence he/she uncovered while researching.
We completed our responding to literature unit in writing by composing a second essay supporting a character trait for one of the insects in James and the Giant Peach. By explaining examples, quoting text, and defining chosen character traits, the students were able to compose well written responses to their reading.
We finished Blood on the River this month in reading and then got into book groups based on books in which we were interested. In small groups, the students decided on how to break up the reading in order to complete the books in two weeks. We then practiced discussing books by noting interesting points on post-its, writing about those points, and then sharing them with our peers. By "writing long" about one of our post-its, we were able to have a deeper discussion about the text. The students used game boards where they placed their post-its, shared with peers, and then shared in a discussion about the text.
In Social Studies, we studied the mystery of the colony at Roanoke. By researching evidence, the students evaluated their information and came up with a theory most supported by research. Many believe that the colonists were assimilated into Native American tribes in that area in order to survive. Ask you child about any evidence he/she uncovered while researching.
We completed our responding to literature unit in writing by composing a second essay supporting a character trait for one of the insects in James and the Giant Peach. By explaining examples, quoting text, and defining chosen character traits, the students were able to compose well written responses to their reading.