Comparing Texts

Today, we are comparing and contrasting a poem, fiction, and nonfiction text all about the same topic. Each reading partner pair chose a different way to present their information. This was a great reading activity that really tied all the reading genres together. The students are making great connections!

Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays and safe travels to each and everyone! Enjoy!

Hour of Code

Today, with Mr. Kelly, we have been participating in the "Hour of Code" event. We've been learning to program and possibly think about a career in coding and engineering!

Sharing Informational Writing

We are sharing our pieces on Colonization today! WOW, the growth was AMAZING!

Comparing Two Texts

This afternoon, we're comparing a nonfiction text about The Raid at Deerfield with our historical fiction text Standing in the Light. We've found a lot of similarities and differences. In addition, we're learning a lot of new information about Colonization!

 

Crafting Introductions

We're working on crafting interesting and effective introductions in order to draw our readers into our informational pieces about Colonization. 

Ms. Koeble's Word Work

In an effort to eliminate confusion about Word Work weekly assignments in Room 308, I have provided a description of any of the assignments you may see in your student's assignment notebook.  Students will receive their new sorts on Tuesdays in Room 308 (Ms. Koeble's class). Their test will be given and their assignment is due the following Tuesday. Students should practice sorting every night.

Parts of Speech- Choose 10 words in their sort and state whether it's a noun, verb, adjective, etc.

Story- Use 10 of their words within a story (can be about whatever they'd like). Underline/circle the words.

Letter- Write a letter to someone using 10 of their words. Underline/circle the words.

Word Hunt- As students do their nightly reading for their Reading Logs, they should hunt for words that fit into their sort headings and record them.  No minimum or maximum required.  Some will be more difficult than others.

Sentences- Write 10 sentences using 10 different words.

Definitions- Write definitions for 10 of their words.

Speed Sorts- Time themselves 5 times throughout the week sorting their words.  Record the times.  Please initial your student's Speed Sort times.

Please let me know if you have any further questions! 

REMINDER: ALL students in both Room 306 and 308 have their Reading Logs due every Monday.  They should be reading and recording nightly for at least 20 minutes. Students should also be practicing their multiplication and division math facts nightly. This can be done by flipping two playing cards and multiplying them together.  If you need division flash cards provided, please contact Ms. Koeble or Mrs. Erickson.

Happy December!

Buddies

We are having fun writing and reading with our book buddies today!

Lego League

I am watching our Lego League Team practice their skit for their big competition this weekend! Be sure to come cheer them on at Marquette University High School this Sunday, Novemeber 23rd at 1, 2, or 3 pm!

Stop and Jot

We are working on "Stop and Jot" skills during our fiction reading lessons. Students pull out important information and add their own thoughts in order to create a deeper understanding of the text AND possibly use facts they hear for inquiry projects and informational writing.