Monday, October 17, 2011

Weekly News

October 17-21
Reading: This week we are finishing the story The Lost and Found. Students are working on subjects/predicates, sequencing, and context clues.

Writer’s Workshop: We are finishing our Zooland project this week and beginning our Candy Bar Story. Look for the Candy Bar Stories to be on display during conferences.

Math: We are well into Unit 4 on Place Value Concepts. This week we will continue working with bits, skinnies, flats, and packs through a fun lesson called the TIMS Candy Company.  

Social Studies: We are beginning our tour of the Regions of the United States with the Northeast Region. We will take a “train tour” through some of the most famous spots of the Northeast Region including: Boston, MA; Hershey, PA; and Washington D.C.!

Important Dates:
Tuesday 10/18- Early Dismissal
Friday 10/21- Report Cards Go Home
Study Island This Week
          Math- Context Clues


BIST Tip: While using BIST, we have found that the language we use is important! Our language needs to be sincere, calm, honest, and caring. Example of adult language:
“I see you are having trouble following my directions.”
“Can you work on your homework, even though you don’t want to?”

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