This past week we have been reading three different kinds of Gingerbread books. We started with the Gingerbread Man. We practiced putting the events in order and then retelling the story out loud. The next book was the Gingerbread Baby. We compared the two books using a venn diagram. The last book was the Gingerbread Girl. After the third book, we looked at all three books together and completed a three way venn diagram as a class. We noticed that all three story had a similar sequence to there events.
We began really focusing on 2-digit subtraction with borrowing or trading. We practiced this in many ways. First we used base-10 blocks to help understand the concept. Then we used our number chart. After that they were taught the pencil and paper way focusing on the tens column and the ones column. We used number stories for addition and subtraction. On Friday, we explored what an array is. This concept will help student get ready for multiplication.
In writing we are still focusing on creating an ending that fits the story. The students will soon have an author's celebration for their hard work.
Remember that homework needs to be finished and turned in on Fridays! There are many students that turn in homework with many pages unfinished. IF homework is made a priority, then the student will feel the same about the work in school.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
January 6, 2011
I hope that everyone enjoyed their time off during the holiday season!
I know it is hard to get back in the swing of things, but don't give up! Many of the students have had a hard time staying focused and awake. Remember to go to bed early so that your child will get plenty of rest. Make sure to have them eat a good breakfast so their brain has food to function!
Even though we only had three days of school this week, we accomplished many things!
Each student set a goal that they would like to reach by the end of next year. After that they had to give reasons how they will reach this goal. Many of their goals included reading or writing more. Setting aside a special time for reading and writing will make these goals happen.
We are beginning to learn how to have an interesting ending to the story and making sure it fits. We will be working on this for a while.
We started to learn how to subtract 2- digit numbers and reviewed how to add 2-digit numbers.
Next week we will begin learning about biographies and learn about Martin Luther King Jr.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I know it is hard to get back in the swing of things, but don't give up! Many of the students have had a hard time staying focused and awake. Remember to go to bed early so that your child will get plenty of rest. Make sure to have them eat a good breakfast so their brain has food to function!
Even though we only had three days of school this week, we accomplished many things!
Each student set a goal that they would like to reach by the end of next year. After that they had to give reasons how they will reach this goal. Many of their goals included reading or writing more. Setting aside a special time for reading and writing will make these goals happen.
We are beginning to learn how to have an interesting ending to the story and making sure it fits. We will be working on this for a while.
We started to learn how to subtract 2- digit numbers and reviewed how to add 2-digit numbers.
Next week we will begin learning about biographies and learn about Martin Luther King Jr.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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