What's going on in Harsey's class...

Math:  The kids practiced finding the area of rectangles with fractional side lengths.  Next week, we will explore the concept of volume by comparing 3-dimensional objects.

Science:  The students took a quick assessment on The Scientific Method on paper and completed a formal experiment.  We continued our study on plant an animal cells this week and created cell models today. See the pictures that I posted earlier today of the kids in action!  Next week, we will begin reviewing for a quiz (it will probably will be given on Thursday) so look for a study guide to be handed out early in the week.

LA:  Our first spelling dictation test was given today on unit 1.  The students have the list for unit 2 in their homework folders.  We studied common, proper, plural, singular, and possessive nouns...I plan to begin our study of verbs next week.  The students enjoyed writing workshop...they wrote their first "quick write" using a "story spark" image and became familiar with independent writing timing and routines.

Reading:  In whole-group, we studied the structure of a poem, the author's point of view, and started discussing character and setting today.  Our read-aloud book, "Deep & Dark & Dangerous" by Mary Downing Hahn has the kiddos on the edge of their seats!  We've been preparing for small-group reading by building independent reading stamina.  The kids have been able to read for 34 minutes non-stop.  I am lucky to have a classroom full of kids who LOVE to read!

Homework Fri. Aug. 28, 2015

Math: Harsey's class~fact triangles
Science: none
Spelling: test next Fri. (see new word list)
Writing: none
Reading: none
Other: EOW folder (bring back graded papers only on Monday); Box Tops; picture order form
*Have a GREAT weekend!

Animal & plant cell models...

Enjoying the outdoor classroom celebrating our first Box Top reward...POPSICLES!

Homework Thurs. Aug. 27, 2015

Math: My class only...Math Boxes 1-4 p. 12; parent letter due tomorrow; fact triangles
Science: Compare a Cell to a City ws (if you didn't finish it in class); bring your organelle tomorrow & know the function of your organelle
Spelling: test tomorrow
Writing: none
Reading: 90 min. due next Thurs.
Other: Box Tops; picture form 

Homework Wed. Aug. 26, 2015

Math:  My class only...fact triangles; parent letter due Fri.; Home Link 1-3
Science: Cells outline (if not finished in class); bring organelle Fri. for cell model
Spelling: test Fri.
Writing: none
Reading: NO vocab. quiz; 90 min. due next Thurs.
Other: Box Tops; fall picture form (this picture will go in the yearbook)

Homework Tues. Aug. 25, 2015

Math: My class only~fact triangles; Math Boxes 1-3; Home Link 1-4
Science: none
Spelling: test Fri.
Writing: none
Reading: vocab. quiz Thurs.; 90 min. due Thurs. Sept. 3rd
Other: Box Tops

Homework Mon. Aug. 24, 2015

Math: My class only...review fact triangles; Math Boxes 1-2; Home Link 1-2
Science: quiz on The Scientific Method tomorrow (see study guide in homework folder)
Spelling: test Friday (see list in homework folder)
Writing: none
Reading: vocab. quiz Thurs. (see study guide in homework folder)
Other: Box Tops

CELL "RAP"


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