Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of October 1, 2007

 

Social Skill of the Week:
Skill #8 – Disagreeing Appropriately

 

The Character Trait for October:

                                                  Responsibilty                             

 

 

Monday, October 1, 2007

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

Objective: Apply grammar skills through Language Review and Practice Math skills through Big 4 problems.

Activities:                                      

  1. Work on Morning Work – Language Review and The Big Four Math practice problems.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                                         

Discussion; Lang. Review and Big Four   

8:30-9:30

Math

Objective: 3.1Add numbers with or without regrouping up to millions.

Activities:                             

1.      Whole group – review adding numbers with and without regrouping.

2.      Independently – Complete Addition with regrouping questions on p. 57. #7-32 odd.

3.      Go over Drops in the Bucket Homework #13.

Assess:                                                    

Observation; Q and A ; DITB #13

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science/SS

Objective:  SS13 Learn about geography of Southeast Lowlands: Cotton.

Activities:                                                                    

  1. Watch PowerPoint of How Cotton is Picked and ginned. 
  2. Take cotton seeds out of cotton.
  3. View cotton bolls.

Assess:                           

Observation; Discussion

10:15-11:00 Social Studies

Objective:  SS10 Locate the major MO cities; SS11 Identify and locate Missouri and Mississippi Rivers; SS12 Identify the states bordering Missouri; and SS13 Identify the 5 regions of Missouri.

Activities:                                                                    

1.  Work on MO Maps.

Assess:                                         

Observation; Discussion; MO Map Rubric

11:00-11:20 Enrichment/ Intervention/ Writing

Objective: CA9e Apply the final draft step in the writing process and Word Choice Trait to written compositions.

Activities:                                      

  1. Go over Ideas Trait and rubric.
  2. Read The Paper Bag Princess.

Assess:                   

Observation

11:20-11:35

Morning Meeting

Objective:                

  1. Go over Social Skill of the week.
  2. Cooperative share time.

11:35-11:40

Break

11:40-12:10

Lunch/Recess

12:10-1:10

Art – Sandhe

1:10-1:15

Break

1:15 – 2:50

Communication Arts – Reading, Writing, and Spelling

 

SB=Student Sourcebook

 

Objective: CA.5b Apply inferring skill to assist in reading comprehension; CA.15 Assessment of spelling of grade level words for the week; CA.17 Engage in independent reading; and CA.8b Build vocabulary; and Practice Handwriting skills.

Activities:              

Reading Theme 3 Lesson 5

  1. Take Spelling Test. (10)
  2. Hand out Weekly Reading Contracts. (5)

Daily Discussion Question: How can readers make accurate inferences?

Guided Reading Stations

1.      Meet with Mrs. B – Practice making Inferences with Guided Reading.  (see blue guided reading binder for specific group instructions.

2.      I –Handwriting Practice 

3.      I – Vocabulary Sketch: characteristic, identity, categorize

4.      Independent Reading

 

       5.  Introduce spelling list for the week.  Write words in planner. (5) 

Assess:                                                                                  

Q and A; Observation; Reading Contract; Spelling Test; Vocab Sketch; Guided Reading notes

2:50 – 3:10
  1. Go over homework.
  2. Fill out planners.
  3. Pack-Up and Read-A-Loud
  4. Dismissal @ 3:10

Homework

Reading – Read 20 minutes and keep track in your reading log.

Math – Drops in the Bucket #15

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 10-8

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

Objective: Apply grammar skills through Language Review and Practice Math skills through Big 4 problems.

Activities:

  1. Work on Morning Work – Language Review and The Big Four Math practice problems.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                                         

Discussion; Lang. Review and Big Four   

8:30-9:30

Math

Objective: 3.1 Subtract numbers with or without regrouping to the millions.

Activities:      

1.      Whole group – review subtracting numbers with and without regrouping.

2.      Independently – Complete sheet on subtracting numbers with and without regrouping.

3.      Go over Drops in the Bucket Homework #14.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; DITB #14; subtraction sheet.

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science
Fire Drill @ 9:30

Objective: SC13 Identify/consider a variety of methods that produce heat by friction; SC19a Predict and investigate the effoct of heat energy on objects and matter.

Activities:                       

1.      Read p. E42-E45 and answer Review Questions.

Assess:                        

Observation; Review Questions p. E45

10:15-11:00

Social Studies

Objective: SS10 Locate Missouri’s major cities; SS11 Identify and locate Missouri and Mississippi Rivers; SS12 Identify states bordering Missouri; SS13 Identify the 5 regions of Missouri.

Activities:                                                                    

1.  Work on MO Maps.

Assess:                                         

Observation; Discussion; MO Map Rubric

11:00-11:20 Enrichment/ Intervention/ Writing

Objective: Work with small group on Math skills.

Activities:                                                                             

  1. Pull Group to go over patterns.

Assess:                             

Observation; Random Practice Problems

11:20-11:35

Morning Meeting

Objective:                

  1. Write in planners.
  2. Discuss how we can improve team during specials.

11:35-11:40

Break

11:40-12:10

Lunch/Recess

12:10-1:10

Computer – Burnett

1:10-1:40

Music – Dyer

1:40-1:45

Break

1:45 – 2:50

Communication Arts – Reading, Writing, and Spelling

 

SB=Student Sourcebook

 

Objective: CA.1 Prepare to listen and listen for information and directions; CA9e Apply the final draft step in the writing process and Word Choice Trait to written compositions; CA.5b Apply inferring skill to assist in reading comprehension; CA.12b Apply grammatical skill of pronouns; CA.15 Introduction to spelling of grade level words for the week; CA11b Construct nonfiction pieces of writing for a particular audience and purpose – journal entries; and CA.17 Engage in independent reading.

Activities:              

Reading Theme 3 Lesson 6

Daily Discussion Question: How did you determine which ideas were important in our reading today?

  1. Whole Group – Read-a-loud of Hurricane (Making Meaning – Making Inferences)
  2. Grammar Skill: Introduce possessive nouns (5-10)
  3. Writing: Hand out Writing Timeline Checklist and brainstorm for Advertisement Ideas Writing Piece.
  4. Read-a-loud – Listen to Slimy, Spiny Riddles while students follow along on SB p. 78-82.
  5. Discuss making inferences while discussing the questions on SB p. 83
  6. Answer the Daily Discussion Question in your Reading Notebook.
  7. Independent Reading

 Assess:                                                                    

Q and A; Observation; Reading Contract – Independent Reading; Reading Notebook

2:50 – 3:10
  1. Go over homework.
  2. Fill out planners.
  3. Pack-Up and Read-A-Loud
  4. Dismissal @ 3:10

Homework

Reading – Read 20 minutes and keep track in your reading log.

Math – Drops in the Bucket #16

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 10-8

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, October 3, 2007

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

Objective: Apply grammar skills through Language Review and Practice Math skills through Big 4 problems.

Activities:

  1. Work on Morning Work – Language Review and The Big Four Math practice problems.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                                         

Discussion; Lang. Review and Big Four               

8:30-9:30

Math

Objective: 4.1 Solve problems, including multi-step with various strategies..

Activities:                                             

1.      Whole – Go over word problems that include addition and subtraction.

2.      Independently– Complete sheet on problem solving with addition and subtraction

Assess:                                 

Q and A ; Observation; problem solving with addition and subtraction.

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC21a Identify sources of thermal energy; SC21b Recognize the Sun as a primary source of energy.

Activities:              

  1. Go over Review Questions from E45.
  2. Read p. E48-E53 and answer Review Questions.

Assess:                        

Discussion; Review Questions

10:15-11:00 Social Studies

Objective: SS4 Identify physical characteristics such as climate, relationships to water, and ecosystems. 

Activities:        

  1. Work on Missouri Climate Sheet answering questions specific to MO.

Assess:

Observation; Discussion; Missouri Climate Sheet

11:00-11:20 Enrichment/ Intervention/ Writing

Objective:  Work with small group on Math skills.

Activities:                                                                             

  1. Pull Group to go over Even/Odd Numbers.

Assess:                                                  

Observation; Random Practice Problems

11:20-11:35

Morning Meeting

Objective:                

1.      Write in Planners.

2.      Discuss Team Cooperation.

11:35-11:40

Break

11:40-12:10

Lunch/Recess

12:10-12:40

P.E. - Nicholson

12:40-12:45

Break

12:45 – 2:50

Communication Arts – Reading, Writing, and Spelling

 

SB=Student Sourcebook

I=Independent

Objective: CA.1 Prepare to listen and listen for information and directions; CA.5b Apply inferring skill to assist in reading comprehension; CA.8b Build vocabulary; CA.12b Apply grammatical skill of pronouns; CA11c Construct nonfiction pieces of writing for a particular audience and purpose – letters; and CA.17 Engage in independent reading.

Activities:              

Reading Theme 3 Lesson 7

1.  Read-a-loud of Hurricane.

Daily Discussion Question: If you had to teach someone else to infer, how would you explain it?

Guided Reading Stations

1.      Meet with Mrs. B – Practice making Inferences with Guided Reading.  (see blue guided reading binder for specific group instructions.)

2.     Group Work – Groups work on give assignments from meeting with Mrs. B.

3.    Vocabulary Sketch – invertebrate, vertebrate.

4.      Independent Reading

 Assess:                                                                    

Q and A; Observation; Vocab. Sketch; Reading Contract; Journal Letter

2:50 – 3:10
  1. Go over homework.
  2. Fill out planners.
  3. Pack-Up and Read-A-Loud
  4. Dismissal @ 3:10

Homework

Reading – Read 20 minutes and keep track in your reading log.

Math – Drops in the Bucket #17

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 10-8.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, October 4, 2007

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

Objective: Apply grammar skills through Language Review and Practice Math skills through Big 4 problems.

Activities:                                       

  1. Work on Morning Work – Language Review and The Big Four Math practice problems.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                                         

Discussion; Lang. Review and Big Four   

8:30-9:30

Math

Objective: 3.1 Add and subtract numbers with or without regrouping to the millions.

Activities:      

1.      Independently –  Work on review for quiz.

2.      Whole Group – Go over review.

Assess:                                                           

Q and A ; Observation; Add/Subtract review.

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC20 Distinguish among convection, conduction, and radiation.

Activities:                                                                      

  1. Watch video on 3 types of heat energy.
  2. List 3 facts learned from video.

Assess:                                 

Discussion; Observation; Facts Learned

10:15-11:00 Social Studies

Objective:  SS4 Identify physical characteristics such as climate, relationships to water, and ecosystem.

Activities:                

1.      Complete questions on Missouri Rivers.

Assess:                                         

Observation; MO Rivers Sheet

11:00-11:20 Enrichment/ Intervention/ Writing

Objective:  Apply grammatical

Activities:                                                                             

  1.  Go over Morning Work Language Review.