Here is a quick recap. :)
Math- We took a test over place value. They should be arriving home on Monday or Tuesday. Since then I have started to introduce multiplication. We had a few days of discussing things that come in groups and how when we multiply it is a matter of determining how many groups x how many in each group. Another way to solve until we get some facts memorized is repeated addition. This past week we took a look at equal groups, using the repeated addition strategy, and started multiplying by 0 and 1. When students finish their work in class, they have a chance to create a multiplication monster, to help them review and self check their facts. Once all 12 monsters are made, they will be able to take them home to use for additional practice. This is taking the place of printing and possibly loosing so many flashcards.
Reading- Two weeks ago, we did not have a story. We discussed using the comprehension strategy of predicting and took a unit test, these also should be arriving home on Monday if they didn't already on Friday. :) This past week we read The Terrible Eek by Patricia Compton. In this story, there is a heavy rainstorm. During the rainstorm, a wolf and a thief misunderstand a father’s comments about is greatest fear: “a terrible leak.” The thought it was a “terrible eek.” Talk of this “terrible EEK” frightens the eavesdropping pair: The resulting comedy of errors will amuse readers in this retelling of a Japanese tale. With this story we studied cause and effect by examining the animals causes for misunderstanding, and what effects there where. There was even a chance for us to create our own terrible eek.
A while ago, we were getting used to having guided reading groups. During this time we learned about Johnny Appleseed and enjoyed various apple activities one of which was homemade applesauce. Here is the recipe in case it did not make it home. Think apple pie without the crust! :)
CROCK
POT APPLESAUCE
110 lg. cooking apples,
peeled, cored & sliced or cut in chunks
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 to 1 c. sugar
Put all ingredients into Crockpot.
Should be about 3/4 full. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours (high 3 to 4
hours).
Writing- Lately we have discussed building better sentences. Our sentences need to include a noun (who or what), a verb (action), and a where or when. We have also talked about how using adjectives can help paint a picture in our minds. We will start having additional daily practice of building better sentences.
Science- Last week students took their assessment over the Plant Growth and Development unit. A study guide was sent home a week in advance, filled with all the material on the test. Soon students will start their Map Champ Atlas curriculum before the next science kit of Ideas and Inventions arrive.
Again, I am sorry for the delay. If you are ever curious what we are doing or learning in our classroom, please do not hesitate to contact me. Have a fantastic rest of your weekend. Hopefully you will have a chance to relax and enjoy the gorgeous October weather!
Mrs. Jodie Yuska
