Thursday, January 21, 2016

January 21st, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • From 10:30-11:30 on Thursday, January 28, each of our classrooms will host a Poetry Slam, and you’re invited! Stay tuned for more information.  

MATH
Barber: Math review packet.

Brazier: Interpreting Remainders. Worksheet.

Martinez: Introduction of division with decimals.  Where does the decimal go?


READING WORKSHOP
Barber: “Partnerships ‘buzz’ about good books.”

Brazier: “Partners push each other’s thinking.”

Martinez:  Independent Reading

WRITING WORKSHOP
Barber:  Work day

Brazier: “Poets, like all writers, constantly aim to do better.”
* ASK: “What are the three FORBIDDEN WORDS during your revision work with poetry?” (Answer: get / is / are)

Martinez: Poetry work day.

SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)  
   Chapter 8.1: Slavery.  Step Inside.                          

EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)
Word of the Day (linear). Spelling Groups. Parts of Speech Review. Mad Libs.

SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)
In the News: Scientists believe there is a new planet!  Check out the link below to hear about it.





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