Monday, January 9, 2012

Weekly News

January 9-13
Reading: This week we are reading a story called Dogzilla. We are working on the skills context clues, possessive nouns, and reality/fantasy. We are also taking the Reading MAP test on Monday.

Writer’s Workshop: We are working on the trait: organization this week. We are studying different ways authors use organization to help make their stories interesting.

Math: We are working on Unit 7 “Exploring Multiplication and Division” this week. We are also learning how to make point graphs and use our data to help us make mathematical inferences.

Social Studies: We are finishing up the Midwest region this week and will learn some interesting facts about farm machinery past and present.

Important Dates:
          Tuesday 1/10- Early Dismissal
          Friday 1/13-Beach Day!

Study Island This Week
          Reading: Retelling
          Math: Number and Geometric Patterns

BIST Tip:
We want to go beyond stopping misbehavior to helping kids change their behavior. There are 5 steps of accountability:
1. I did it
2. I’m sorry
3. It is a problem in my life – kids need to get to this level before they can truly change their misbehavior
4. I accept the consequences
I accept help
We cannot overlook or excuse misbehavior, it must be confronted.
New behaviors are practiced so that the student can make better choices

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