We are learning about:
- Adding and subtracting decimals
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Developing seeds in our writer's notebook
Some activities we did this week:
- Finished our NECAP testing!
- Created characters for the Storyworks character contest
- Acted as our invented characters with the rest of the 5th grade
- Used "thinking stems" to discuss and write about our thinking during reading
- Focused on metacognition and using schema for reading strategies
- Discussed how our schema is what makes us unique
- Created file folders for Ms. Valenti's schema
- Practiced using our schema during reading
- Began using Xtra math during class
Notes and reminders:
- Please have your child bring in a photograph and an object that are important to them for writing workshop on Monday
- Please comment on our blog! www.kidblog.org/msvalentisclass
XtraMath-
We are using a web-based program called XtraMath to increase speed and accuracy in arithmetic. Your child is invited to spend a few minutes each day practicing math on the computer. If you don't have Internet at home I can suggest alternative activities which are also effective.
Go to www.xtramath.org and watch the short “Overview” and “Getting Started” videos to find out more. All students accessed the site today and should have a pin to log in from now on. They need to enter my email address (jvalenti@sau16.org), their name and their pin.
If you would like to have access to your child's report you may use your email address and the enrollment code that will be in your child's Friday folder today.
If you would like to have access to your child's report you may use your email address and the enrollment code that will be in your child's Friday folder today.
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