November 30th, 2015

MATH

Barber: Equivalent Fractions & Fractohoppers.

* ASK: “Prove in multiple ways that 2/4 is equivalent to 3/6.”

Brazier: Equivalent Fractions

* ASK: “Prove in multiple ways that 4/6 is equivalent to 2/3.”

* ASK: “What is 4/6 + 2/3? Prove your answer using pattern blocks. Express the solution as both an improper fraction and mixed number.”  

* HOMEWORK: STRAND 3 DPP DUE ON DECEMBER 4

Martinez: Using models to write equations.  Exploring improper and mixed numbers.

READING WORKSHOP

Barber: “Readers notice when characters act in surprising ways.”  

Brazier: “Readers step OUTside the story to think abOUT a character.

Martinez: “Readers step OUTside the story to think abOUT a character.”

WRITING WORKSHOP

Barber:  Jotting about characters and surprising actions.

Brazier: “Writers can name what they do consistently well.”

Martinez: “Poetry is meant to be read aloud.”

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)

Wrap up any last Explorer presentations.  Groups create a Headline to represent their explorer.  

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)

Word of the Day (WPM). Typing Club. Spelling Groups.

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)

Introduction to the phases of the moon.

Please email Mrs. Martinez at ammartinez@clarston.k12.mi.us if you are able to donate a box of original Oreos for Wednesday.  Thank you!