Friday, December 2, 2011

5V News

We are learning about:
  • Early European Explorers
  • Geometry
  • Personal Narrative 
  • Reading Comprehension Strategies
Some activities we did this week:
  • Discovered how many degrees in a triangle
  • Experimented with total sum of degrees in quadrangles and pentagons
  • Took our unit 3 math test
  • Used an inverted triangle to "zoom in" on our life events in writing
  • Began planning our personal narratives using a graphic organizer
  • Discussed the evidence that exists about what happened to the Native Americans
  • Chose explorers to research
  • Enjoyed the book fair
  • Read with our second grade reading buddies
  • Began listening to Zach's Lie during read aloud
  • Searched for "hypo" words
  • Reviewed the difference between "their", "there" and "they're"
  • Practiced asking questions before, during and after reading
  • Learned about the types of questions readers ask  
  • Created a statement of intention for our altered books 
Notes and reminders:
  • Students should be visiting Xtra math a few times a week to practice math facts
  • PTO Pancake Breakfast- Saturday, December 3rd at 8:00
  • Early release- Wednesday, December 4th

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