Tuesday December 9th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, finish reader's theatre scripts...and I think there might be some performances...I also have a self reflection sheet to go along with this activity.

Period 2 is French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 we'll head outside and possibly play in the snow?

Period 4 we'll do some more math, reading analogue clocks.  Today we'll focus on the language of time (20 past 3...quarter to 4)...I noticed some kids having difficulty with this concept yesterday.

Period 5 and 6 we'll review what a structure is (has a shape, purpose and carries a load)...then they'll be challenged to design their own structures (either a home for an animal, or a tall bell tower) and see if they can make them stable (hopefully they'll but some triangles in there).  If there is time at the end of the day, maybe some free time?

Monday December 8th

 Here is what we did today:

Period 1 -Red light, Weekend Round Up, and Read aloud (really sad part of The One and Only Ivan).

Period 2 - we worked on our scripts and some groups even got to rehearse a little.

Period 3 -we stayed outside

Period 4 -we did a time scavenger hunt around the school....our Aldershot high school volunteer, Will, did an amazing job hiding some of the clocks.

Period 5 -We had gym with Mr. D.

Period 6 -was some hard work on Knowledgehook.  And then some free time to celebrate our hard work.

Friday December 5th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1- Red light, read aloud, and then we're actually going to attempt to write (and perform) our own 'Reader's Theatre'.

Period 2 -We'll head to the library for book exchange, and possible reader's theatre practice.

Period 3 -we'll play out in the snow for a bit...then come in and hopefully continue some math work (telling time to the nearest 5 minutes).

Period 4 -we'll use prodigy to practice our skills.

Period 5 -I have a continuous contour line art challenge.  

Period 6 -off to gym with Mr. D.  

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.

Thursday December 4th

 I am unfortunately not there today...I'm with my son at an appointment most of the day.  I'll be back tomorrow.  Mrs. Wilson (retired Glenview teacher) is in for me...so I know the kids will have lots of fun.

Wednesday December 3rd

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1-Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop: mini lesson focusing on good readers not just reading the words but reading the voices.

Period 2 is writer's workshop.  We'll do another lesson on showing, not telling. (e.g., Mr. Cross was tired vs. "I can barely keep my eyes open", whispered Mr. Cross ).

Period 3 we'll probably stay out most of the period, snow = fun.

Period 4 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 and 6 is art.  We're going to combine a little science into our art.  We'll start by creating some sculptures out of plastercine and toothpicks and string...we'll attempt both natural and man made structures.  Then we're going to try sketching our own on some paper. 

Tuesday December 2nd

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, finish up Winn Dixie movie posters.

Period 2 -French, with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 -Outside for some more snow fun, come inside and we really focus on Pattern Rules...I have a partner activity for them to do.  Once done, they can consolidate their knowledge of pattern rules by answering a couple of questions on prodigy.  

Period 5 and 6 we'll quickly do the 'interdependence' final lesson I've been meaning to do for days now, then we'll start our next unit in science...strong and stable structures... we'll learn about natural vs manmade structures and what exactly a structure is.

Monday December 1st

 December already??? Time flies.

Period 1: Red light, Desk Swap, Weekend Round Up, Read aloud

Period 2: Work on our Because of Winn Dixie movie posters.

Period 3: We'll stay outside for a bit, when we come in we'll be doing small group, growing pattern work.

Period 4 we might revisit knowledgehook again....gulp.

Period 5 Mr. D has them for gym.

Period 6 We'll talk about 'interdependence' between Urban, Rural and Suburban communities.