Today, we started our new unit on peer pressure. I explained the guidelines for the unit, passed out planning calendars and did book talks on the books being offered. Students learned who their partners are and picked books. They planned out how they will spend their class times and began to read. They seemed very excited about the book choices! Of course, that makes me happy! The focal points of the unit are fictional conflicts, fluency, making connections, and recognizing how an author writes using figurative language. I handed out the new log which is due on Wednesday of next week. If students have not brought back their portfolios, they should be sure to do that tomorrow.
In writing, we did a lesson called "Dig Up Your Own Stories". I had students draw a map of a special place in their writers' notebooks. Then they put "X"'s where they had special memories. Next, I asked students to write about a special memory. We are collecting entries in our notebooks so that we may choose one to write about for the next published piece. I will collect notebooks at the end of the week for a fluency grade.
In science today, we did the same lesson as yesterday. We ended our day with silent sustained reading.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Welcome Back!
I am at a workshop today on technology! I'm excited to learn more to bring back for my students to try!
Today in writing, we started with writers' notebooks. We will be working a lot in these over the week. Students will be collecting entries this week in hopes of finding something that they want to publish.
For the remainder of the writing class, students worked on a Scavenger Hunt using the Write Source book. This is a handbook that has a ton of information for students to be able to access at anytime.
During reading today, students updated their reading lists with the list of genres that they have been reading. Then, they took a quiz where they matched the definitions of genres with the genre names. The remainder of time was used for Read to Self. There is no reading log due tomorrow.
In spelling, students worked together to brainstorm words that had particular prefixes. Take Home Task was handed out and is due on Thursday.
This afternoon in science (6S), we did a "Probe" which is like a pretest on matter. Students needed to identify from a list what is considered matter and what isn't. This is the beginning of our matter unit. Textbooks were given out. Students do not have to cover these since they won't be going home. Step 4 and 5 are due tomorrow for both classes.
Today in writing, we started with writers' notebooks. We will be working a lot in these over the week. Students will be collecting entries this week in hopes of finding something that they want to publish.
For the remainder of the writing class, students worked on a Scavenger Hunt using the Write Source book. This is a handbook that has a ton of information for students to be able to access at anytime.
During reading today, students updated their reading lists with the list of genres that they have been reading. Then, they took a quiz where they matched the definitions of genres with the genre names. The remainder of time was used for Read to Self. There is no reading log due tomorrow.
In spelling, students worked together to brainstorm words that had particular prefixes. Take Home Task was handed out and is due on Thursday.
This afternoon in science (6S), we did a "Probe" which is like a pretest on matter. Students needed to identify from a list what is considered matter and what isn't. This is the beginning of our matter unit. Textbooks were given out. Students do not have to cover these since they won't be going home. Step 4 and 5 are due tomorrow for both classes.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday that feels like Friday
We worked hard today to get our work done today! We worked on Who am I as a Reader? for our portfolios. Students have taken them home for you to see. I need them back for Monday, November 29 please. Thank you!
We also had a science test today. 6F had their's this morning and have gotten them back already. I was very happy with the results! They did great. Remember that the results and conclusions are due Tuesday, November 30 for me to check. The Science Fair is Thursday, December 2 from 5:30 to 6:30PM in the gym. A note went home about that today. Let me know if you have any questions!
Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!
We also had a science test today. 6F had their's this morning and have gotten them back already. I was very happy with the results! They did great. Remember that the results and conclusions are due Tuesday, November 30 for me to check. The Science Fair is Thursday, December 2 from 5:30 to 6:30PM in the gym. A note went home about that today. Let me know if you have any questions!
Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Monday
6F has been so productive today! Most students have finished their compare contrast essays. If they are not done, they have some time this afternoon or even tomorrow to finish. I'm so proud of their work ethic today! We've spent all morning in the computer lab or library typing and getting things done. Phew!
I introduced the Who am I as a Reader? essay today. All students will be done with this by tomorrow. I will have this in their portfolios with their reading logs as their artifacts. Portfolios will be sent home tomorrow for you to view over the Thanksgiving holiday. Please take some time to look at all of the great work your child has been doing so far in sixth grade. It's amazing to see how far we've come in such a short amount of time! I would like the portfolios back when the students come back on Monday.
As far as the science project goes, I will be looking at Step 3 tomorrow. This is identifying the independent and dependent variables. I will hand out guidelines for writing the conclusions this week. Students, if they haven't yet, should be conducting their experiments in the next week. The results and conclusions are due when they get back on Tuesday. The final lay out is due Thursday, December 2 for the science fair. I will put another page on this blog to show how the board should be laid out. Let me know if you have any questions.
I introduced the Who am I as a Reader? essay today. All students will be done with this by tomorrow. I will have this in their portfolios with their reading logs as their artifacts. Portfolios will be sent home tomorrow for you to view over the Thanksgiving holiday. Please take some time to look at all of the great work your child has been doing so far in sixth grade. It's amazing to see how far we've come in such a short amount of time! I would like the portfolios back when the students come back on Monday.
As far as the science project goes, I will be looking at Step 3 tomorrow. This is identifying the independent and dependent variables. I will hand out guidelines for writing the conclusions this week. Students, if they haven't yet, should be conducting their experiments in the next week. The results and conclusions are due when they get back on Tuesday. The final lay out is due Thursday, December 2 for the science fair. I will put another page on this blog to show how the board should be laid out. Let me know if you have any questions.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday at Last!
It's been an awesome week to get things done. I love that there were no interruptions to the week!
We ended our WIN writing groups today. My group could have used five more classes to finish their digital stories. We began plugging in images into an iPhoto book. Nobody finished but they could still use any free time they have to work on this. From what I saw, I was impressed. Kids know so much about technology! It's amazing to me!
In reading, we began calculating how many pages we've been reading over the course of the last 10 weeks. Students will need this information for their Who am I as a Reader? essays that we will work on next week in class. This is part of their portfolios and I will send these home for you to view over the Thanksgiving break. Log #11 is due Tuesday.
This afternoon, 6S did the reading genre quiz. They read 2 pictures and identified their genres. Examples were given to support their reasoning.
Have a super weekend!
We ended our WIN writing groups today. My group could have used five more classes to finish their digital stories. We began plugging in images into an iPhoto book. Nobody finished but they could still use any free time they have to work on this. From what I saw, I was impressed. Kids know so much about technology! It's amazing to me!
In reading, we began calculating how many pages we've been reading over the course of the last 10 weeks. Students will need this information for their Who am I as a Reader? essays that we will work on next week in class. This is part of their portfolios and I will send these home for you to view over the Thanksgiving break. Log #11 is due Tuesday.
This afternoon, 6S did the reading genre quiz. They read 2 pictures and identified their genres. Examples were given to support their reasoning.
Have a super weekend!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
It's a Busy Thursday around Here!
Phew! Our classroom is buzzing with activity today!
In writing, we went to the library to type of compare/contrast essays. We're almost there! One more class period will be given before the due date of Tuesday. Please ask your child where he/she is at with this. The essays are shaping up nicely!
In reading, I read aloud a memoir today. We took notes on the differences between an autobiography, a biography and a memoir. I also showed two examples of books for each. Next, students used their work time to read, conference or blog. The last day for the blog is tomorrow. I love five day weeks! We get so much done!
In the afternoon, 6F did their reading assessment on genres. I asked them to read two picture books and identify the genre of each. They were able to use their notes on this. Students were asked to give two examples from each book to support why they classified it as the genre they did. This is a quiz grade. 6S will do this tomorrow during the afternoon.
In writing, we went to the library to type of compare/contrast essays. We're almost there! One more class period will be given before the due date of Tuesday. Please ask your child where he/she is at with this. The essays are shaping up nicely!
In reading, I read aloud a memoir today. We took notes on the differences between an autobiography, a biography and a memoir. I also showed two examples of books for each. Next, students used their work time to read, conference or blog. The last day for the blog is tomorrow. I love five day weeks! We get so much done!
In the afternoon, 6F did their reading assessment on genres. I asked them to read two picture books and identify the genre of each. They were able to use their notes on this. Students were asked to give two examples from each book to support why they classified it as the genre they did. This is a quiz grade. 6S will do this tomorrow during the afternoon.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, the middle of the week!
Band and chorus met today while others had study hall. It was a quiet start to the day. Many students checked in with me regarding their science project procedures and materials list.
In reading today, we read a story about bacteria. This was informational print. Students took notes on this genre and I book talked a few informational books that may be of interest. Students read silently, conferred with an adult or blogged during class time. I collected reading log #10 as well. The next one is due on Tuesday of next week since we are not here on Wednesday. If students want to complete one over the Thanksgiving break, it will count for extra credit in reading.
During writing, I did a lesson on the concluding paragraph in our compare/contrast essays. These will be due, in final form, on Tuesday of next week.
In science, we looked at our materials and procedures in small groups. Students offered suggestions to others to improve them. Also, I went over the rubric for how the science projects will be scored. Students are to pass these in when they pass their projects in. I also talked about planning ahead for this project. The science fair is December 2 which is the week we come back from the break. If students are planning to be away for the Thanksgiving holiday, it will be important for them to conduct their experiments over the course of this week. Time management is a constant goal!
Finally in science, we talked about the test. I did some reviewing with them so they would be prepared. This is the last science class they will have before the test. They can see me at any time to ask a question about the material, but this is the last time there will be a formal class.
In reading today, we read a story about bacteria. This was informational print. Students took notes on this genre and I book talked a few informational books that may be of interest. Students read silently, conferred with an adult or blogged during class time. I collected reading log #10 as well. The next one is due on Tuesday of next week since we are not here on Wednesday. If students want to complete one over the Thanksgiving break, it will count for extra credit in reading.
During writing, I did a lesson on the concluding paragraph in our compare/contrast essays. These will be due, in final form, on Tuesday of next week.
In science, we looked at our materials and procedures in small groups. Students offered suggestions to others to improve them. Also, I went over the rubric for how the science projects will be scored. Students are to pass these in when they pass their projects in. I also talked about planning ahead for this project. The science fair is December 2 which is the week we come back from the break. If students are planning to be away for the Thanksgiving holiday, it will be important for them to conduct their experiments over the course of this week. Time management is a constant goal!
Finally in science, we talked about the test. I did some reviewing with them so they would be prepared. This is the last science class they will have before the test. They can see me at any time to ask a question about the material, but this is the last time there will be a formal class.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Typical Tuesday
Today was a normal day! (Do I dare say that before the day has ended?) We read a science fiction short story today and discussed the elements of the sci-fi genre. I then book talked some science fiction books. Students read, blogged and conferred. We are making good progress!
In writing, we looked at how to write an introduction paragraph. Students tried this and conferred with an adult. These essays are due November 23, before the holiday break.
In 6S science, we did the same lesson as yesterday. Please refer to yesterday's blog.
We ended our day playing Boggle with our buddies. Fun!
In writing, we looked at how to write an introduction paragraph. Students tried this and conferred with an adult. These essays are due November 23, before the holiday break.
In 6S science, we did the same lesson as yesterday. Please refer to yesterday's blog.
We ended our day playing Boggle with our buddies. Fun!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday
Another busy day in 6F today! We got our spelling tests and Take Home Task back today. I went over both and students added words to their Words to Learn lists from the misspellings on these. We then did a word preview for unit 3.
After that, we switched to writing and working on those compare/contrast essays. We had quite a few adults who were able to confer and help with these essays. I talked a bit about the introduction paragraphs and what those look like. We looked at examples and will go over how to write on of these tomorrow. I'm shooting for a due date of next Tuesday for these essays.
In reading today, we took notes on the characteristics of the fantasy genre. I book talked some fantasy books and handed out the genre requirement sheet. Students need to read 12 books this year from different genres. They will keep track of these books on a "pie" that is kept in school. Students should be adding to this "pie" all throughout the year and it will be collected at the end of the year. The purpose is for students to be reading a variety of genres.
In science (6F), we worked on more science scenarios, picking out the parts of the experiment. I handed out the study guide for the test as well and went over some additional things for them to study.
After that, we switched to writing and working on those compare/contrast essays. We had quite a few adults who were able to confer and help with these essays. I talked a bit about the introduction paragraphs and what those look like. We looked at examples and will go over how to write on of these tomorrow. I'm shooting for a due date of next Tuesday for these essays.
In reading today, we took notes on the characteristics of the fantasy genre. I book talked some fantasy books and handed out the genre requirement sheet. Students need to read 12 books this year from different genres. They will keep track of these books on a "pie" that is kept in school. Students should be adding to this "pie" all throughout the year and it will be collected at the end of the year. The purpose is for students to be reading a variety of genres.
In science (6F), we worked on more science scenarios, picking out the parts of the experiment. I handed out the study guide for the test as well and went over some additional things for them to study.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Friday... sorry for the delay!
As I was putting my head down to go to sleep last night, I realized that I forgot to update my blog! Yikes! Sorry about that!
I got a chance to look at each child's blog entry from this week. I am very happy to say that I think we're getting it! Most students have taken the feedback I gave them from last week and used it to better this week's entry. Hooray! I think having to write for an audience is a big motivator for kids, especially when the audience is their own peer group. This week in reading, students not only wrote a blog entry about their books, they also read 2 to 5 of their classmates' entries and commented on those. The purpose for this in my mind is two-fold. First, as I mentioned, is writing for an audience. Secondly, I'm hoping that students will get ideas of books to read based on what their classmates are reading and saying about books. It seems to be working. I'm excited to see how many books the students in 6F and 6S are reading and enjoying! This is one of the best parts of my job!
I collected reading logs on Wednesday of this week and will do the same next week. The following week, they will be due on Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving break. Over that break, I will not require students to complete a log. They can still do this and turn it in for extra credit. They must, however, complete the 2 hour requirement as well as the vocabulary.
We are making our way through the different genres. Yesterday, we read a fantasy story and will take notes on the elements of fantasy on Monday. When we make through all of the genres, I will assess students on their ability to distinguish books based on their genre which is one of the report card standards. It is my hope that we get to this by Friday of next week.
During the course of the week, it is my goal to meet with each students for a reading conference. When we have 5 day weeks, this is do-able. Unfortunately, those types of weeks seem few and far between as of late! I'm excited to say that next week is a full week so I should be able to get to everyone during Reading Workshop time. I also have Mrs. Bewersdorf, Mrs. Serzans, Mrs. DiPastina, and Stu (my high school intern) who come in to help with these conferences.
In writing, we continue to work on the Compare/Contrast essays. On Monday, I will introduce how to write the introduction paragraph. We're getting there! It is my hope to be done by the Thanksgiving break.
Yesterday, my class spent the afternoon with the Artist in Residence. We had lots of fun trying our hands at Chinese Calligraphy.
Have a great weekend!
I got a chance to look at each child's blog entry from this week. I am very happy to say that I think we're getting it! Most students have taken the feedback I gave them from last week and used it to better this week's entry. Hooray! I think having to write for an audience is a big motivator for kids, especially when the audience is their own peer group. This week in reading, students not only wrote a blog entry about their books, they also read 2 to 5 of their classmates' entries and commented on those. The purpose for this in my mind is two-fold. First, as I mentioned, is writing for an audience. Secondly, I'm hoping that students will get ideas of books to read based on what their classmates are reading and saying about books. It seems to be working. I'm excited to see how many books the students in 6F and 6S are reading and enjoying! This is one of the best parts of my job!
I collected reading logs on Wednesday of this week and will do the same next week. The following week, they will be due on Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving break. Over that break, I will not require students to complete a log. They can still do this and turn it in for extra credit. They must, however, complete the 2 hour requirement as well as the vocabulary.
We are making our way through the different genres. Yesterday, we read a fantasy story and will take notes on the elements of fantasy on Monday. When we make through all of the genres, I will assess students on their ability to distinguish books based on their genre which is one of the report card standards. It is my hope that we get to this by Friday of next week.
During the course of the week, it is my goal to meet with each students for a reading conference. When we have 5 day weeks, this is do-able. Unfortunately, those types of weeks seem few and far between as of late! I'm excited to say that next week is a full week so I should be able to get to everyone during Reading Workshop time. I also have Mrs. Bewersdorf, Mrs. Serzans, Mrs. DiPastina, and Stu (my high school intern) who come in to help with these conferences.
In writing, we continue to work on the Compare/Contrast essays. On Monday, I will introduce how to write the introduction paragraph. We're getting there! It is my hope to be done by the Thanksgiving break.
Yesterday, my class spent the afternoon with the Artist in Residence. We had lots of fun trying our hands at Chinese Calligraphy.
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday
The sun is shining and it's outdoor recess! Hooray!
In reading today, I book talked some realistic fiction books. Then students read to self or responded to reading on the blog. I conferred with readers during this time. I collected reading logs today as well.
In writing, we continued our work on our essays. I conferred with some to help them through the process. I will try to meet with everyone at least once. We will start on the introduction and conclusion next week.
In science today, I checked all project questions and hypotheses. We then went over the science scenarios that we worked on in class. Students should have a good handle on these scenarios for the upcoming test. We also started some more scenarios picking out the different parts of them. The next step (Step 2) which includes a materials list and procedures is due November 17.
In reading today, I book talked some realistic fiction books. Then students read to self or responded to reading on the blog. I conferred with readers during this time. I collected reading logs today as well.
In writing, we continued our work on our essays. I conferred with some to help them through the process. I will try to meet with everyone at least once. We will start on the introduction and conclusion next week.
In science today, I checked all project questions and hypotheses. We then went over the science scenarios that we worked on in class. Students should have a good handle on these scenarios for the upcoming test. We also started some more scenarios picking out the different parts of them. The next step (Step 2) which includes a materials list and procedures is due November 17.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday
Today in reading, we read a short story called "Flying Away". This story was realistic fiction. We then took notes on the characteristic of realistic fiction novels. Students then used their time to read to self or respond to reading. I pulled a few kids to confer with as did Mrs. Bewersdorf.
During writing today, we talked about bridging one sentence to another. I showed examples on the board and asked students to go back into their writing to work on this in their compare/contrast essays. Students had conferences on this writing as well.
In science this afternoon, I did the same lesson with 6S as I did with 6F yesterday. Please check yesterday's blog.
We ended our day in the cafeteria playing Scrabble with our 4th grade buddies.
Please remember that there is no school on Thursday due to Veteran's Day.
During writing today, we talked about bridging one sentence to another. I showed examples on the board and asked students to go back into their writing to work on this in their compare/contrast essays. Students had conferences on this writing as well.
In science this afternoon, I did the same lesson with 6S as I did with 6F yesterday. Please check yesterday's blog.
We ended our day in the cafeteria playing Scrabble with our 4th grade buddies.
Please remember that there is no school on Thursday due to Veteran's Day.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday, Monday
We had a wet but wonderful day today! Students began writing in their writers' notebooks. We, then, had a lesson on the make up of a paragraph. We discussed topic sentences, detail sentences, and closing sentences. I asked students to then identify these types of sentences in their 2 written paragraphs for the compare/contrast essay. This was difficult for some. Those who couldn't identify got help and some students needed to craft one or more of these sentences for their paragraphs. We will continue to work through these essays tomorrow.
In reading today, we took notes on the genre of narrative poetry. I book talked several books in this genre. Next, I handed back the blog entries from last week with feedback on them. Students needed to take the feedback and use it to improve this week's entry. I also showed them how to respond to others' entries. During reading workshop time, students chose to read to self or blog. We conferred with a few readers as well.
In science today, I went over the appropriate unit of measurement sheet (4.8) that they did for homework last week. We talked in more depth about choosing appropriate units depending on what you are measuring. Next, we worked on 3 science scenarios where students needed to identify the parts of the experiment. We will go over these on Wednesday. I assigned the Scientific Method test for November 23. Students had time to run their ideas for their science experiment by me during class.
In reading today, we took notes on the genre of narrative poetry. I book talked several books in this genre. Next, I handed back the blog entries from last week with feedback on them. Students needed to take the feedback and use it to improve this week's entry. I also showed them how to respond to others' entries. During reading workshop time, students chose to read to self or blog. We conferred with a few readers as well.
In science today, I went over the appropriate unit of measurement sheet (4.8) that they did for homework last week. We talked in more depth about choosing appropriate units depending on what you are measuring. Next, we worked on 3 science scenarios where students needed to identify the parts of the experiment. We will go over these on Wednesday. I assigned the Scientific Method test for November 23. Students had time to run their ideas for their science experiment by me during class.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Friday
We began our day in WIN writing groups. My digital storytelling group finished their rough drafts and started chunking out the text into parts for their digital story. I asked students to brainstorm images that would work with the text for each page.
In reading today, I passed back reading logs, students updated their blue sheet (books completed list), and I did some book talks on historical fiction books. Students then used the time to Read to Self, Respond to Reading or confer with me about the book they are reading.
In science today, I did the same lesson as yesterday with 6S. Students need to pick a topic for their science fair project soon! The Science Fair is December 2.
Have a super weekend!
In reading today, I passed back reading logs, students updated their blue sheet (books completed list), and I did some book talks on historical fiction books. Students then used the time to Read to Self, Respond to Reading or confer with me about the book they are reading.
In science today, I did the same lesson as yesterday with 6S. Students need to pick a topic for their science fair project soon! The Science Fair is December 2.
Have a super weekend!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday
I apologize for not updating the blog yesterday. I was out sick.
Today, we worked on our compare/contrast essays in writing. We are writing an essay showing the similarities and differences between The Crazy Man, Radio, and the books we read for the Celebrate our Differences unit. Students are in the prewriting stages at the moment, using Venn Diagrams to map out the similarities and differences. I will do some lessons on building paragraphs the next time we have writing.
In reading, I read aloud a historical fiction short story. We talked about the components of a novel that would classify it as historical fiction. Students took notes on this. Then they worked on Read to Self, Respond to Reading or conferring with an adult. The next reading log will be due November 10.
In science (6F), we began discussing the science fair that is coming up soon. Students need to come up with a science experiment of their own to do and display at the science fair. This will be December 2. I passed out guidelines with specific dates for each part and due dates. The end result should be a science experiment that is conducted and its results displayed for the fair. Students looked at other projects from the past and they started looking through books to get a better idea of what their experiments might be. The first part of this project is due November 10. Students need to come up with a question and a hypothesis by this date.
Today, we worked on our compare/contrast essays in writing. We are writing an essay showing the similarities and differences between The Crazy Man, Radio, and the books we read for the Celebrate our Differences unit. Students are in the prewriting stages at the moment, using Venn Diagrams to map out the similarities and differences. I will do some lessons on building paragraphs the next time we have writing.
In reading, I read aloud a historical fiction short story. We talked about the components of a novel that would classify it as historical fiction. Students took notes on this. Then they worked on Read to Self, Respond to Reading or conferring with an adult. The next reading log will be due November 10.
In science (6F), we began discussing the science fair that is coming up soon. Students need to come up with a science experiment of their own to do and display at the science fair. This will be December 2. I passed out guidelines with specific dates for each part and due dates. The end result should be a science experiment that is conducted and its results displayed for the fair. Students looked at other projects from the past and they started looking through books to get a better idea of what their experiments might be. The first part of this project is due November 10. Students need to come up with a question and a hypothesis by this date.
Monday, November 1, 2010
The Monday After
Glad to see all the smiling faces this morning. We had a bit of a "zigger zagger" day today. We started right away with math and reading instead of writing due to an assembly with the Artist in Residence. In reading this morning, we began to discuss elements of genre. I read a mystery story on Friday and used that as a reference for what actually makes up a mystery. In talking about characters, setting and plot, students took notes on what makes a story a true "mystery". I then did some book talks on some good mysteries that I think the students might like. Students then had time to Read to Self, Respond to Reading and/or confer with an adult. Reading logs will be collected on Wednesday due to the day off tomorrow.
In spelling, we discussed how to find words that are antonym pairs. The focus of the lesson was adding prefixes to root words that make opposites. We came up with eight prefixes (such as "non", "in", "un", etc.) that made root words opposite. Then students began to brainstorm in groups opposite pairs using this method. We will continue this lesson on Wednesday.
This afternoon we had writing. We worked on revising and editing our fall benchmarks using the knowledge we've gained throughout the last writing unit. I collected these for a grade today.
Tomorrow is Parent/Teacher conference day so there is no school. If you did not get a conference slot and would like to meet with us, please let me know.
In spelling, we discussed how to find words that are antonym pairs. The focus of the lesson was adding prefixes to root words that make opposites. We came up with eight prefixes (such as "non", "in", "un", etc.) that made root words opposite. Then students began to brainstorm in groups opposite pairs using this method. We will continue this lesson on Wednesday.
This afternoon we had writing. We worked on revising and editing our fall benchmarks using the knowledge we've gained throughout the last writing unit. I collected these for a grade today.
Tomorrow is Parent/Teacher conference day so there is no school. If you did not get a conference slot and would like to meet with us, please let me know.
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