Wow! I can't believe today is the last day of February! I hope you all had a happy and healthy weekend. The Phillips Family is passing around a terrible little cold!
Here is what to expect this week:
Math-Please encourage your child to play the fraction games I have linked to the blog. They are a great review for our test on Tuesday. Wednesday we will be changing things up in math and working on the geometry unit. Please look for a small math project to be coming home Wednesday. This mini-project will preview some geometry vocabulary and review some "old" math vocabulary.
Reading- Students have been working hard in guided reading groups. We have been continuing to discuss supporting details and main ideas. It is tricky to separate what is most interesting and what is most important! I am very proud the 9 students in my class were eligible for the Mark Twain Party on Friday. I am lucky to have a class of such avid readers!
Word Study-Test on Friday. There is no contract this time. Instead students are getting daily assignments to complete in class while I pull back groups.
Writing-Our choice pieces are due on Tuesday. We are going to begin Poetry this week.
Upcoming Dates:
March 7 -EFG Collection Ends
March 11-3rd quarter ends Half Day - Dismissal 11:45am
March 12-18 Spring Break
Congrats to our shining star Jaimi! She was a munchkin in the Lindbergh Prodution of the Wizard of Oz! We will see you on Broadway someday!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Fraction Practice
Equivalent Fraction Practice
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_equivalent1.htm
Eat the equivalent fractions
http://www.mathplayground.com/hm_fractions.html
http://www.helpingwithmath.com/resources/games/fraction_game4/equivalent01.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_equivalent1.htm
Eat the equivalent fractions
http://www.mathplayground.com/hm_fractions.html
http://www.helpingwithmath.com/resources/games/fraction_game4/equivalent01.html
Monday, February 21, 2011
Weekly Update February 21-25
I hope everyone enjoyed a nice, long weekend. It is hard to believe that this is the last week of February! Here is a look at our week!
Math-
We are diving into fractions this week! The idea of fractions scare some students. I am working hard to dismiss their preconceived fears about fractions. We have a test on fractions tentatively scheduled for next Monday the 28th.
We are also discussing some geometry vocabulary in our morning work. This week we will discuss and explore:
This week we will continue to focus on determining the importance in reading passages. We are also reviewing author's purpose, main idea, supporting details, and summarizing.
I have made the decision to temporarily stop weekly reading responses. Students are still expected to read 20 minutes a night, however they do not have a weekly check-in assignment (blog paragraph, written response). I am very pleased with the young readers the students are becoming. I do not want to stifle their love of reading with an assignment every week. I will reinstate the weekly assignments if I see a need.
Writing-
The choice pieces are due Tuesday, March 1st. I am encouraging students to type their polished piece. They may type the pieces at home. However, please do not edit their piece at home. I want the students to work through the writing process on their own. Thanks for you help with this!
Word Study-
New words will go out tomorrow. The next study test will be next Friday, March 4th. Contracts will also be due that day.
Mark Your Calender:
Last day to order yearbooks is Feb 25th
Lindbergh Summer Opportunities Fair is March 1st at LHS
Math-
We are diving into fractions this week! The idea of fractions scare some students. I am working hard to dismiss their preconceived fears about fractions. We have a test on fractions tentatively scheduled for next Monday the 28th.
We are also discussing some geometry vocabulary in our morning work. This week we will discuss and explore:
- right, acute, and obtuse angles
- intersecting lines
- parallel lines
- perpendicular lines
This week we will continue to focus on determining the importance in reading passages. We are also reviewing author's purpose, main idea, supporting details, and summarizing.
I have made the decision to temporarily stop weekly reading responses. Students are still expected to read 20 minutes a night, however they do not have a weekly check-in assignment (blog paragraph, written response). I am very pleased with the young readers the students are becoming. I do not want to stifle their love of reading with an assignment every week. I will reinstate the weekly assignments if I see a need.
Writing-
The choice pieces are due Tuesday, March 1st. I am encouraging students to type their polished piece. They may type the pieces at home. However, please do not edit their piece at home. I want the students to work through the writing process on their own. Thanks for you help with this!
Word Study-
New words will go out tomorrow. The next study test will be next Friday, March 4th. Contracts will also be due that day.
Mark Your Calender:
Last day to order yearbooks is Feb 25th
Lindbergh Summer Opportunities Fair is March 1st at LHS
Monday, February 14, 2011
Area and Perimeter Bonus
Play these fun games for at least 20 minutes this week and earn 2 bonus points on the next test! Please leave a comment so I know you were here! Have fun and learn!
Everything you want to know about Area and Perimeter!
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html
Shape Surveyor
http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html
Perimeter Explorer
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PerimeterExplorer/
Area and Perimeter Practice
http://www.mathplayground.com/area_perimeter.html
Area and Perimeter Song (to the tune of "Jingle Bells")
Perimeter, perimeter
Goes around and round
Add up all the sides and then you write your answer down
Area, area
throughtout the whole middle
For rectanges, it's base times height
And your answer will always be right
Everything you want to know about Area and Perimeter!
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html
Shape Surveyor
http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html
Perimeter Explorer
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PerimeterExplorer/
Area and Perimeter Practice
http://www.mathplayground.com/area_perimeter.html
Area and Perimeter Song (to the tune of "Jingle Bells")
Perimeter, perimeter
Goes around and round
Add up all the sides and then you write your answer down
Area, area
throughtout the whole middle
For rectanges, it's base times height
And your answer will always be right
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Weekly Update February 14th-18th
Happy Valentine's Day! A special thanks to all the wonderful parents who helped with the "Minute-To-Win-It" Valentine's Party on Friday. The students had so, so, so much fun!
Math- Tomorrow we have our math test over factors and multiples. We will then move on to area and perimeter.
Reading- We are taking a break from book clubs and doing some guided reading groups for the next few weeks. Our focus will be determining the importance in what we read, finding the main idea, and summarizing.
We have also been discussing context clues to figure out new vocabulary.
Writing-We will continue to work on our choice piece for February. Our mini-lessons will continue to focus on paragraphing.
Word Study-Friday was a bit crazy and we did not get to take out word study test. We will take the test today. The students will not be getting new words this week. We have some make-up work we need to get to due to the earlier snow days. I will be using word study time to catch up in math and do some reviewing of some previously taught concepts.
Social Studies- Begins with Mrs. Davis tomorrow.
Math- Tomorrow we have our math test over factors and multiples. We will then move on to area and perimeter.
Reading- We are taking a break from book clubs and doing some guided reading groups for the next few weeks. Our focus will be determining the importance in what we read, finding the main idea, and summarizing.
We have also been discussing context clues to figure out new vocabulary.
Writing-We will continue to work on our choice piece for February. Our mini-lessons will continue to focus on paragraphing.
Word Study-Friday was a bit crazy and we did not get to take out word study test. We will take the test today. The students will not be getting new words this week. We have some make-up work we need to get to due to the earlier snow days. I will be using word study time to catch up in math and do some reviewing of some previously taught concepts.
Social Studies- Begins with Mrs. Davis tomorrow.
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| My Valentine, Mr. Phillips! |
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Weekly Update
Upcoming events:
Wednesday is an early release day!
Friday is a busy day:
Jump Rope for Heart & Valentine's Parties at School
Family Trivia Night
When: Friday,February 11, 2011
(Sign up by February 8th.)
Time: 7:00p.m. Prompt
(doors open at 6:30)
Place: Truman Elementary Cafeteria
Cost: $1.00 per person.
Money will be donated to our Truman families that
were displaced due to the Tornado
Personalized price: $16.00
Last day to order:
Friday, February 25th
Make check payable to: Truman PTG
Math-Test will be coming home tomorrow :-) A few students still need to finish. Overall, I was very pleased with the results. It was a difficult test. This week we will began our chapter on multiples, factors, and square numbers.
Reading-In reading we continue to discuss summaries and main ideas. We are applying these ideas to both fiction and non fiction texts.
Writing- The expository reports are finished! WOOOOHOOOO! They will be returned with grades tomorrow. Please look for them to be coming home. We are now working on a choice piece in writing. Students may write fiction, personal narratives, legends, fables, persuasive letters, or expository reports.
This week we will be focusing on how and when to split our writing into paragraphs.
Science-Our science test is tomorrow. Wednesday students begin Social Studies with Mrs. Davis.
Friday is a busy day:
Jump Rope for Heart & Valentine's Parties at School
Family Trivia Night
When: Friday,February 11, 2011
(Sign up by February 8th.)
Time: 7:00p.m. Prompt
(doors open at 6:30)
Place: Truman Elementary Cafeteria
Cost: $1.00 per person.
Money will be donated to our Truman families that
were displaced due to the Tornado
Yearbooks are on Sale Now!
Price per book: $14.00Personalized price: $16.00
Last day to order:
Friday, February 25th
Make check payable to: Truman PTG
Math-Test will be coming home tomorrow :-) A few students still need to finish. Overall, I was very pleased with the results. It was a difficult test. This week we will began our chapter on multiples, factors, and square numbers.
Reading-In reading we continue to discuss summaries and main ideas. We are applying these ideas to both fiction and non fiction texts.
Writing- The expository reports are finished! WOOOOHOOOO! They will be returned with grades tomorrow. Please look for them to be coming home. We are now working on a choice piece in writing. Students may write fiction, personal narratives, legends, fables, persuasive letters, or expository reports.
This week we will be focusing on how and when to split our writing into paragraphs.
Science-Our science test is tomorrow. Wednesday students begin Social Studies with Mrs. Davis.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Updates
Math Test is tomorrow. 2 bonus sheets are also due (2 bonus points each).
Science test in on Monday. Study guide is coming home tonight. I have also copied the study guide below. This test is vocabulary heavy! The test covers materials from page 522-542 in the science book. Please remember the science book on online.
Study Guide: Test on Monday February 7th
Know and be able to explain and use the following terms:
Friction
Force
Weight
Acceleration
Motion
Inertia
Velocity
Speed
Position
Give examples of how friction helps us in everyday life. For example, I wore shoes with rubber on the bottom when I walked on the ice. Give 2 more examples of how friction can be used to help.
Do heavy items or light items have more inertia? (Hint: Think about the shot put and rubber ball in our investigation).
What are some activities that you can do because of gravity?
Science test in on Monday. Study guide is coming home tonight. I have also copied the study guide below. This test is vocabulary heavy! The test covers materials from page 522-542 in the science book. Please remember the science book on online.
Study Guide: Test on Monday February 7th
Know and be able to explain and use the following terms:
Friction
Force
Weight
Acceleration
Motion
Inertia
Velocity
Speed
Position
Give examples of how friction helps us in everyday life. For example, I wore shoes with rubber on the bottom when I walked on the ice. Give 2 more examples of how friction can be used to help.
Do heavy items or light items have more inertia? (Hint: Think about the shot put and rubber ball in our investigation).
What are some activities that you can do because of gravity?
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