Monday, November 11, 2013

Monday November 11th

Veterans’ Day: Thank you for your service, local vets!

MATH
Strand 3 began today.

Barber-  Introduction to whole and parts using pattern blocks.

Brazier- Calculate Strand 2 final grades. Add to DATA section of one’s binder. Brief SG pages 68-72. Misc. Challenges (like always). Learning Activity: “Introducing Pattern Block Fractions.”

Kornas - Problem Solving using Logical Reasoning - HW - LOGICAL REASONING WORKSHEET #2 (ROBOTS)

HOMEWORK FOR ALL CLASSES: WEEKLY REVIEW. DUE WEDNESDAY.



SWITCHES

Reading: (Teacher - Mr. Brazier): “Readers notice ‘out of character’ moments.” Character Study partner assigned. In-class assignment completed in one’s reading notebook.

Science: (Teacher - Mrs. Kornas): Reviewed 8 moon phases, New Concept-Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse - STUDY THE ECLIPSE DIAGRAMS AND THE 8 MOON PHASES - TEST LATER THIS WEEK - START STUDYING NOW!

Spelling: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber):  Sort 1 sentences due TODAY!

Social Studies: (Teacher - Mrs. Barber): Review Chapter 3 notes for Wednesday’s “test”.  Discuss the expectations and parts of the “test”.  CHAPTER 3 TEST ON WEDNESDAY.




WRITING WORKSHOPS

BARBER: Partner talk: students ‘talk’/story tell a small moment.  After, students share with partners, they will do a quick write about it.  

BRAZIER: “Writers vary the length and type of their sentences.” ‘Published’ Personal Narratives due on Monday (11/18/13).

KORNAS: Free write and The Great Gilly Hopkins

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