Week of November 3
SMARTboards in Action!
We had a great week and were thrilled to incorporate the Smartboard into many different lessons. Above you will see a few students sharing the map they designed using Google Maps. I was very impressed how quickly the students were able to navigate and create detailed neighborhood maps. In addition, I was wowed by how quickly the students got the hang of manipulating the Smartboard.
Last Day Accelerated Reader
Wednesday, November 5. Please remember students are only permitted to take one test this week since it is the end of the quarter.
No School
Friday, November 7
Monday, November 10
Tuesday, November 11: Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 12: Parent/Teacher Conferences, I will be sending home a slip on Monday 11/3 to remind you of your conference time. Please remember that our conferences are only 10 minutes each. Parking can be challening on this day so please give yourself some extra time. I will observe the schedule in order to meet with all parents. If additional time is needed, we can plan a conference for a later date.
READING
We finished Because of Winn-Dixie! What a wonderful story that was loved by all students. We dedicated most of our literacy block to Winn-Dixie this past week so this week we will be focusing on finishing our narrative writing.
WRITING -
Unit 3: Multiplication and Division; Number Sentences and Algebra
We started our unit on multiplication on Thursday, October 30. We had a chance to study the multiplication chart to find patterns and really identify how many facts we already know. After eliminating multiplying by 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s because the patterns are obvious, we discovered there were 38 basic facts to learn. We were then able to cut that number in half because of turn-around-facts ( 6 x 7 = 42, 7 x 6 =42). So, with that, students have 19 facts that need to be memorized. They have been instructed to GET MOVING! Students cut out fact triangles to help study nightly. The multiplication chart as well as flashcards, computer games, etc. can help them practice. Mastery of the multiplication facts is needed as the facts will be applied to more difficult concepts as the year goes on.
- Basic Facts quizzes each Friday (this week Thursday). Students will have 3 minutes to solve 50 problems. Sample sheets will go home this week.
- Patterns on the Multiplication Chart
- Strategies for remembering the 9s
- Relationship between multiplication and division
SCIENCE
- Chapter 11 Review packet was sent home on Thursday, October 30
- We will play Jeopardy on Monday to review
- Chapter Test on Tuesday
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Presenting Google Map projects
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
Ms. Finke
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