Tuesday, September 27, 2016 (Day 20)

Highlights of Day 20:

• Question of the Day
• Word Study: Long and Short E Vowel Sounds Quiz
• Writer's Workshop: Imagining Stories from Ordinary Moments
• Math: Problem Solving - Making an Organized List

Homework

Read independently and write it in log; Complete Homework Packet

Monday, September 26, 2016 (Day 19)

Highlights of Day 19:

• Question of the Day
• Word Study: Long and Short E Vowel Sounds
• Writer's Workshop: Imagining Stories from Ordinary Moments
• Math: Problem Solving - Making an Organized List

Homework

Read independently and write it in log.

Friday, September 23, 2016 (Day 18)

Highlights of Day 18:

• Question of the Day:
• What makes a person "popular?"
• Do you consider yourself "popular?" Explain.
• Word Study: Short E and Long E Vowel Sounds
• CNN Student News and Snack
• Reading: Theme of "Shiloh"
• Lunch
• Math: Rounding Numbers
• Specials

Homework

Complete Homework Packet and log independent reading.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 (Day 17)

Highlights of Day 17:

• Question of the Day
• Word Study: Short E and Long E Vowel Sounds
• CNN Student News and Snack
• Reading: Stamina for Independent Reading
• Lunch
• Math: Ordering Numbers
• Specials

Homework

Complete Homework Packet and log independent reading.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 (Day 16)

Highlights of Day 16:

• Question of the Day:
• Would you rather be rich and famous or a someone who saves people lives but does not get paid a lot of money?
• Word Study:
• Short E and Long E Vowel Sounds
• Writing:
• Reader Response Letters
• Reading:
• Benchmark Assessments
• Lunch
• Math:
• Compare Numbers
• Specials

Homework

Complete packet and log independent reading.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 (Day 15)

Highlights of Day 15:

• Question of the Day:
• What is your biggest fear? Explain how your life would be different if you did not fear that thing or idea?
• Word Study:
• Partner Test
• Long and Short E Vowel Sounds
• Writing:
• Thinking Stems
• Reading:
• Benchmark Reading Assessments
• Lunch:
• Math:
• Comparing Numbers
• Specials

Homework

Homework Packet and Independent Reading Log.

Monday, September 19, 2016 (Day 14)

Highlights of Day 14:

• Question of the Day: How could you best set up the classroom to learn?
• How to Write and Score a Reader Response Letter
• Students went to the Computer Lab to take their Reading MAP Assessments.
• Specials

Homework

Independently read: Log twenty minutes.

Friday, September 16, 2016 (Day 13)

Highlights of Day 13:

• Today I had to attend a Benchmark Meeting.
• Question of the Day:
• Would you rather have your mom/dad/guardian give you more presents of spend more time with you? Which would make you feel more loved? Explain.
• Non-Fiction Article: Teen boy makes soap and helps other kids
• Taking Action: Saying "No!" to Animal Mistreatment
• Animal Mistreatment in Shiloh supported by Article Information
• Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Homework

Independent reading: Log for twenty minutes.

Thursday, September 15, 2016 (Day 12)

Highlights of Day 12:

• Question of the Day:
• Would you want a teacher who is strict, fair, and you learn a lot from? Or would you want a teacher who is fun, relaxed, but does not teach you very much?
• Word Study:
• Partner Pairs reviewed Long A and Short A Vowels
• Writing:
• Story Structure
• Students observed the conflict in the story, "Chrysanthemum."
• They identified the beginning, middle, and end.
• They drew connections to the problem with their own name.
• Reading:
• Students worked on stamina for reading independently.
• Students learned how to set up their Reading Logs.
• Math:
• Students used problem solving skills to Compare Numbers.
• Specials

Homework

- Study Short A and Long A Vowel Sounds

- Find out how you got your name.

- Independently read for thirty minutes and log it.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 (Day 11)

Highlights of Day 11:

• Question of the Day:
• Why do people lie? Explain.
• Word Study:
• Long and Short A Sounds
• Writing and Reading:
• Students observed story structure.
• Beginning, Middle, and Ending
• Students observed the mentor text: "A Chair for My Mother."
• Students added to their "small moment" pieces.
• Students went to the gym for Picture Day!
• Math:
• Students compared numbers by rolling dice!

Homework

Written response: When Mr. C. looks at me, he probably thinks I am... Explain!

When Mr. C. look at me by the end of the year, I want him to see someone who is... Explain!

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 (Day 10)

Highlights of Day 10:

• Question of the Day:
• What is the messiest food to eat? Explain.
• Word Study:
• Long and Short A Vowel Sounds
• Partner Study
• Writing:
• Students evaluated their hook.
• Students observed details in the book "Shortcut."
• Students visualized these details in their own writing.
• Reading:
• Benchmark Assessments with Mrs. Mann.
• Math:
• Students completed Rainbow Stations with Place Value.
• High Frequency Word Test
• Specials

Homework

Students should independently read for thirty minutes.

Students should study Short and Long A Vowel List.

Monday, September 12, 2016 (Day 9)

Highlights of Day 9:

• Question of the Day:
• If you could have a genie grant you any one wish, what would it be?
• Word Study:
• Long and Shot /A/ Sounds
• Acorns at Apple Lake
• Fire Drill Routine
• Snack while watching CNN Student News
• Writing:
• Small Moment Stories
• Engaging Introductions
• Visualizing Key Details
• Reading:
• Benchmark Assessments with Mrs. Mann
• Lunch
• Mathematics:
• Place Value Relationships

Homework

Independently read for thirty minutes.

Friday, September 9, 2016 (Day 8)

Highlights of Day 8:

• Question of the Day
• If you could be one inch tall for a day, what specific area would you want to explore? Explain you answer!
• Spelling
• High Frequency Words #51-75
• R-Controlled Vowels with a Partner
• Writing
• Pre-writing Assessment of a Small Moment
• Beginning
• Details
• Transitions
• Visualization
• Ending
• Students observed "Fireflies!" by Julie Brinckloe.
• CNN Student News

• Reading
• Students continued Benchmark Assessments.
• Specials and Lunch
• School Assembly for Fundraiser
• Math
• Place Value Relationships

Be sure to check notices in Friday folder!

Thursday, September 8, 2016 (Day 7)

Highlights:

• Question of the Day:
• What is the most important thing friends can do for each other?
• Word Study: R-Controlled Vowels
• Partner Study
• Writing: Pre-Writing Assessment for a Small Moment
• Reading: Benchmark Assessment
• Over the next four weeks, students will be assessed to gauge their A-Z Reading Level. It is extremely important that students read a "Just Write Book" in order to be reading at an independent level.
• Social Studies: Southeast Video
• Math:
• Representing Numbers Word Problem Stations
• Representing Numbers Quiz
• Place Value Relationships

Homework

Place Value Relationships worksheet

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 (Day 6)

Highlights of the Day:

• Question of the Day:
• If you could put any meaningful message on a billboard, which message would you select? (It cannot be longer than ten words).
• Word Study: R-Controlled Vowels
• Students created words using -ar, -er, -ir, -or, and -ur patterns.
• Writing: Brainstorming Techniques
• Students learned about charts, webs, lists, and maps in order to Brainstorm.
• Reading: Summarizing and Metacognition (Thinking About Thinking)
• Students used the "Somebody...Wanted...But...So" graphic organizer in order to summarize Jumanji.
• Students used "Thinking Stems" to comment on the story.

• Specials and Lunch
• Math: Representing Numbers
• Digits, Place Value, and Number Sense

Homework

Independently read for thirty minutes.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016 (Day 5)

Highlights of the Day:

• Question of the Day:
• If you could have 1,000 of anything red, what would you select? Why?
• High Frequency Words
• Students were tested on twenty-five words that are essential to comprehension.
• We will continue studying these words for the next two weeks.
• Team Building Game: Stop the Thief!
• "Heart Maps"
• Students illustrated "heart maps" to give themselves inspiration when writing.

• CNN Student News
• "Somebody...Wanted...Bust...So...Then..." Strategy
• This strategy is great to help students summarize.
• Somebody: Who is the main character?
• Wanted: What does the character want? What is her/his goal?
• But: What is the problem? What keeps the character from the goal?
• So: What is the solution? How is the goal reached?
• Then: How does the story end?
• Students used this strategy to summarize the story.
• Team Building Game: Goalie!
• Social Studies: Southeast Region
• Math: Representing Numbers

Homework

Study "Somebody...Wanted...But...So...Then..." Strategy for Jumanji

Representing Numbers Worksheet

Friday, September 2, 2016 (Day 4)

ORANGE YOU GLAD IT'S FRIDAY!!!

Highlights of Day 4:

• Morning Work
• Question of the Day: What special treat would you put at the bottom of an ice cream cone in order to surprise a customer at an ice cream shop? Explain!
• Reading Comprehension and Language
• Reading
• Mini-Lesson: Round vs. Flat Characters
• We know what round characters think, feel, want, and do.
• "Shiloh" - Chapter Two
• CNN Student News
• Math: Graph Results of Math Pre-Test
• Clean Classroom for the Weekend

Notices: September Calendar & Boy Scout Form!

URGENT! Morning Arrival BEGINS at 8:30!

Enjoy the long weekend!

Mr. C.

Thursday, September 1, 2016 (Day 3)

Highlights of Day 3:

• Morning Work
• Question of the Day: If you could as a 100-year-old any one question, what question would you ask and why? Please explain!
• Reading Comprehension and Language
• Distribution of White Boards
• Mini-Lesson: What is Realistic Fiction?
• Read Aloud: "Shiloh"
• Snack and CNN Student News
• Assembly with Mrs. Connelly focusing on expectations for the year!
• Thirty Minutes of Independent Reading
• Specials and Lunch
• Math: Pre-Test on Place Value!

Please sign and return important forms!

Best,

Mr. C.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 (Day 2)

Highlights of Day 2:
- Review Classroom Jobs and Responsibilities
- Review Behavior and Expectations
- Morning Work Routine
- Create a Goal for the Year
- Mr. Peabody's Apples: Know the Power of Your Words (Part 2)
- CNN Student News
- Word Makers: Names Edition
- Inspirational Video
- Specials: We Have a Rotating Schedule!

- Stop Think Observer Proceed to Solve Collaboration Squares

- A Maze of New Friends

Some Visual Highlights:

Please sign all papers in black folder!

Consider your just right reading book!

Best,

Mr. C.