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.
