This morning, we began with a bit of a catch up period. Students are working on finishing up reading benchmarks as well as writing benchmarks. They are also working on drafting their published pieces. It was nice to have an uninterrupted time where students could do what they needed to do.
In reading, I read from a book called How Come? This book answers commonly asked questions. I gave students the choice of what they wanted to hear and we went from there. Next, I gave students time to work on their Nonfiction Conventions packet. This is where they are collecting examples of each nonfiction convention. When they finish, I go over it with each students to make sure they are clear about the examples they have chosen. We will have a quiz on these conventions on Wednesday. Students need to know the definitions as well as they need to be able to identify examples as each convention. If we don't have school because of snow, I will give the quiz on Thursday.
In science, we finished up the science readings on matter and the atom. I went over the notes that they should have in their notebooks. I also collected section 3 questions that were due today.
We are going to Harold Martin School tomorrow!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
TGIF!
A five day week! Woo Hoo!
Our day began in math groups. This is the third lesson we've done with these groups. It's fun for me to teach math for once!
In reading, students practiced using the Facts/Questions/Responses sheet as they were reading a piece of informational print about Matter. I guided those that needed it so that all students should be clear what is expected when doing this sheet for homework. As a reminder, instead of vocabulary this week, students are to fill out the FQR sheet on the back of their log using the informational print book that they've chosen.
In science (6S), we worked on the same thing that 6F did yesterday: note-taking on 2 other pieces of info. print about atoms and matter. Students have to complete the questions at the end of section 3 for Tuesday. (Monday for 6F)
Our day began in math groups. This is the third lesson we've done with these groups. It's fun for me to teach math for once!
In reading, students practiced using the Facts/Questions/Responses sheet as they were reading a piece of informational print about Matter. I guided those that needed it so that all students should be clear what is expected when doing this sheet for homework. As a reminder, instead of vocabulary this week, students are to fill out the FQR sheet on the back of their log using the informational print book that they've chosen.
In science (6S), we worked on the same thing that 6F did yesterday: note-taking on 2 other pieces of info. print about atoms and matter. Students have to complete the questions at the end of section 3 for Tuesday. (Monday for 6F)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday
Due to the late start, we were unable to go to Harold Martin for our second grade buddies. We will reschedule for Tuesday, we hope. We are still waiting for a confirmation about the buses so I will let you know for sure when I know. If you haven't sent in a permission slip, please do so as soon as you can. Thanks!
We worked on our winter writing benchmark today in class. This afternoon, we read some more information about matter and atoms in science.
We worked on our winter writing benchmark today in class. This afternoon, we read some more information about matter and atoms in science.
Wedneday and it's outdoor recess! Woo Hoo!
We began with band and chorus today. Students left behind had a nice quiet study hall.
In reading, we read more informational print and I modeled a new note-taking format. As we read each section, I stopped and thought about important facts from that section. I introduced a new way of thinking about the information that students read in informational print called FQR. Students record facts, questions and responses. Instead of the normal vocabulary assignment this week, I'd like them to fill out the FQR on the back of their reading logs about the nonfiction book they are reading. I modeled this in class. On Friday, we will do some guided practice with this technique as well.
In writing/spelling today, we held our in class spelling bee! Our winner is Ryan M. and the runner up is Tim M.! Congrats to both boys. The school spelling bee will be held sometime in February to determine the winner who goes to the regional bee in March.
In science, we went over section 3 in the textbook. Students took notes by classifying information into 4 categories: vocabulary, history, facts, and visuals. I went over the notes with the classes so everyone has the same information.
In reading, we read more informational print and I modeled a new note-taking format. As we read each section, I stopped and thought about important facts from that section. I introduced a new way of thinking about the information that students read in informational print called FQR. Students record facts, questions and responses. Instead of the normal vocabulary assignment this week, I'd like them to fill out the FQR on the back of their reading logs about the nonfiction book they are reading. I modeled this in class. On Friday, we will do some guided practice with this technique as well.
In writing/spelling today, we held our in class spelling bee! Our winner is Ryan M. and the runner up is Tim M.! Congrats to both boys. The school spelling bee will be held sometime in February to determine the winner who goes to the regional bee in March.
In science, we went over section 3 in the textbook. Students took notes by classifying information into 4 categories: vocabulary, history, facts, and visuals. I went over the notes with the classes so everyone has the same information.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Indoor Recess... Oh Boy!
Another cold day today! We began our day with reading class where we read a selection of informational print about Atoms. It was from Kids Discover magazine. I talked about how to determine what was important information when reading this genre. We talked about information that is important vs. what was nice to know.
Students then worked on an activity using the nonfiction conventions that we are learning about. They need to pick out examples of each convention (heading, bold print, timelines, sidebars, etc.) from any of the textbooks that they are using in sixth grade. This is a classwork activity and we will continue to work on over the course of the week.
In writing, today, we talked about things to look for when revising their work. Consistent verb tense, paragraphing, redundancies within the writing, and combining sentences are among the skills students are responsible for in this piece. We typed our pieces in the computer lab.
In science (6S), we did a lesson on taking notes. Then students worked on reading the section of their science textbooks about Particles of Matter and taking notes based on what we talked about in class.
Students then worked on an activity using the nonfiction conventions that we are learning about. They need to pick out examples of each convention (heading, bold print, timelines, sidebars, etc.) from any of the textbooks that they are using in sixth grade. This is a classwork activity and we will continue to work on over the course of the week.
In writing, today, we talked about things to look for when revising their work. Consistent verb tense, paragraphing, redundancies within the writing, and combining sentences are among the skills students are responsible for in this piece. We typed our pieces in the computer lab.
In science (6S), we did a lesson on taking notes. Then students worked on reading the section of their science textbooks about Particles of Matter and taking notes based on what we talked about in class.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, Finally!
We started today with writers' notebooks and then went to the computer lab to type the latest drafts of our pieces. Some boys left for enrichment reading. We will be in the computer again tomorrow to finish up these drafts. I'm hoping to wrap these pieces up soon so we can move on to the persuasive piece of writing.
In reading, we discussed the differences and similarities between fiction and informational print. Students worked on a Venn Diagram that we went over them in class. Students then had an opportunity to browse the informational print in my room. Log 17 is due Wednesday.
We had a spelling test today.
In science for 6F, we discussed how to take notes when reading informational print. Students worked at stations to gather information about the particles that make up matter (atoms).
Please remember the permission slips to go to HMS. We will be going Thursday so we'll need the slips before then.
In reading, we discussed the differences and similarities between fiction and informational print. Students worked on a Venn Diagram that we went over them in class. Students then had an opportunity to browse the informational print in my room. Log 17 is due Wednesday.
We had a spelling test today.
In science for 6F, we discussed how to take notes when reading informational print. Students worked at stations to gather information about the particles that make up matter (atoms).
Please remember the permission slips to go to HMS. We will be going Thursday so we'll need the slips before then.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday
Finally a "normal" day! We began in the library with Mrs. Alibrandi. She talked with us about the Dewey Decimal system (ask your child about the fun rap!) and ended with a lesson on non-fiction conventions. This is the kick off to our new unit on non-fiction reading. Students all left the library with an informational print book to work with during this unit.
In writing, we talked about transitions in writing. I asked students to look for transition words in their pieces as this is an important part of the trait of organization. Students were able to have conferences and work on their drafts during this time.
In science (6F), I went over the density worksheets as well as the pop quiz that I gave yesterday. Next, we moved onto the part of the Matter unit that involves "matter is made up of particles". We did a pre-reading activity involving section three of the textbook.
I also gave out permission slips today to 6F. We have an opportunity to go to Harold Martin School to work with a second grade class in the area of math. We will go once a month for the next few months and work with Mrs. Perkins' class. It should be pretty exciting! Thanks for sending in the permission slip as soon as possible.
In writing, we talked about transitions in writing. I asked students to look for transition words in their pieces as this is an important part of the trait of organization. Students were able to have conferences and work on their drafts during this time.
In science (6F), I went over the density worksheets as well as the pop quiz that I gave yesterday. Next, we moved onto the part of the Matter unit that involves "matter is made up of particles". We did a pre-reading activity involving section three of the textbook.
I also gave out permission slips today to 6F. We have an opportunity to go to Harold Martin School to work with a second grade class in the area of math. We will go once a month for the next few months and work with Mrs. Perkins' class. It should be pretty exciting! Thanks for sending in the permission slip as soon as possible.
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