Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of September 10, 2007

 

Social Skill of the Week:
Skill #4 – Accepting “NO” for an Answer

 

The Character Trait for September:

                                                      Fairness                                  

 

 

Monday, September 10, 2007

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math and Language Arts skills.

Activities:

1.      Work on Morning Work – Language Review Monday and The Big Four Math practice problems for Monday.

2.      8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                                         

Discussion; Lang. Review and Big Four   

8:30-9:30

Math

Objective: MA7.4 Determine change from up to $10.00 and

Activities:      

1.      Review for Math Test by playing the money game and place value game.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Review game with money and place value.

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC14b Students will classify matter as a solid, liquid, or a gas as it exists at room temperature; SC17a recognize water can change from a liquid to a solid and back to a liquid as a result of temperature changes.

Activities:                       

1.      Read about states of matter on page E6-E9.

2.      Independent - Answer questions on p. E9.

3.      Complete Lesson 1 of Graphic Organizer for the Chapter.

Assess:                        

Observation; Discussion; E9 questions; Graphic Organizer

10:15-11:00 Social Studies

Objective: SS1 Demonstrate knowledge of using latitude and longitude to find absolute location.

Activities:

1.      Whole Group – Discuss what latitude and longitude is while following along with information sheet.

2.      Complete questions on both latitude and longitude as a class.

Assess:

Observation; latitude and longitude sheets; Finding fossils

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

Objective: CA9a Apply the prewriting step in the writing process and Word Choice Trait to written compositions.

Activities:                                      

1.      Review writing process and procedures.

2.      Prewrite (brainstorm) for new writing assignment that is working with Word Choice Trait.

Assess:                   

Observation; Word Choice Rubric

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

1:40-1:45

Break

1:45 – 2:50

Communication Arts – Reading, Writing, and Spelling

 

SB=Student Sourcebook

 

Objective: CA.9 Develop understanding for the Word Choice Trait; CA.5d Apply making connections skill to assist in reading comprehension; CA.12b Apply grammatical skill of prefixes/suffixes; CA.15 Assessment of spelling of grade level words for the week; and CA.17 Engage in independent reading; CA.22c utilize text features in a variety of nonfiction resources.

Activities:              

Reading Theme 1 Lesson 10

1.      Whole Group – Read-A-Loud Babushka Baba Yaga. (5)

2.      Take Spelling Test. (10)

3.      Hand out Weekly Reading Contracts. (5)

4.      Grammar Skill: Introduce Root words by discussing and completing Warm-up Activity 1 – Identifying Word parts. (5-10)

5.      Theme 1 Ongoing Test Practice (15).

6.      Independent – Complete critical thinking questions for Samuel Goldwyn: Picture This.  (15)

7.      Read newspaper.

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

Assess:                                                                                  

Q and A; Observation; Reading Contract; Spelling Test; Theme 1 Test; Warm-up Activity 1

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 – Coin Conundrums

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 9-17

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math and Language Arts.

Activities:

1.      Work on Morning Work – Language Review Monday; and The Big Four Math practice problems for Monday.

2.      8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                                         

Discussion; Lang. Review and Big Four   

8:30-9:30

Math

Objective: MA7.4 Determine change from up to $10.00

Activities:      

1.      Complete Place Value, Comparing numbers, Composing/Decomposing numbers, and even/odd numbers review sheet.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; review sheet

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC14b Students will classify matter as a solid, liquid, or a gas as it exists at room temperature; SC17b Describe the changes in the physical properties of water when frozen or melted

Activities:                       

1.      Go over answers to E9 questions.

2.      Complete WB p. 224 about states of matter.

Assess:                        

Observation; Discussion; E9 questions; Graphic Organizer

10:15-11:00 Social Studies

Objective: SS1 Demonstrate knowledge of using population maps and using latitude and longitude to find absolute location.

Activities:

1.      Discuss how to use a population map and complete part of Population Map sheet together.

2.      Independent – Complete Finding Fossils to practice using latitude and longitude to find absolute locations.

Assess:

Observation; Finding Fossils; Population Map Sheet

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

Objective: CA9b Apply the first draft step in the writing process and Word Choice Trait to written compositions.

Activities:                                                                             

1.      Complete the first draft of your Word Choice writing piece.

2.      Finish during Guided Reading today.

Assess:                   

Observation; Word Choice Rubric

11:20-11:35

Morning Meeting

Objective:                

1.      Grade Monday/Tuesday morning work.

2.      Write in planners.

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.9 Develop understanding for the Ideas Trait; CA.5d Apply summarizing skill to assist in reading comprehension; CA.8b Build vocabulary; CA.12b Apply grammatical skill of common/proper nouns; CA.15 Introduction to spelling of grade level words for the week; and CA.17 Engage in independent reading; CA.22c utilize text features in a variety of nonfiction resources.

Activities:              

Reading Theme 2 Lesson 1

Guided Reading Stations

1.      Meet with Mrs. B – Listen to Coming to America: The Story of Immigration

2.      I – Grammar Skill: Warm-up Activity 2 – Working with Prefixes.

3.      I – Work on writing rough draft of Word Choice Activity.

4.    Independent Reading

 

Reading newspapers.

Assess:                                                                                  

Q and A; Observation; Reading Contract; Rough Draft; Warm-up activity 2

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 – Study review sheet for tomorrows math test.

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 9-17

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, September 12, 2007

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math and Language Arts.

Activities:

1.      Work on Morning Work – Language Review and The Big Four Math practice problems Tuesday and Wednesday.

2.      8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                                         

Discussion; Lang. Review and Big Four               

8:30-9:30

Math

Objective: MA7.4 Students will add and subtract money values.

Activities:      

1.      Place value, odd/even numbers, money, composing/decomposing numbers, and comparing numbers Test

Assess:                                 

Q and A ; Observation; Place Value Test

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC10a Students will describe and compare the masses of objects to the nearest gram using balances; recognize that the total mass of a material remains constant whether it is together or in parts; SC10b Compare the volumes of objects using a graduated cylinder.

Activities:

1.      Experiment on mass/volume from Ch.1 Lesson 2.

2.      Complete Investigation Log WB p. 225-226 as we proceed through experiment.

Assess:                        

Discussion; Science Experiment Scoring Guide; WB p. 225-226 Investigation Log.

10:15-11:00 Social Studies

Objective: SS1 Construct individual map using the different map skills: map symbols, keys, compass, etc.

Activities:        

1.      Whole Class – Go over grading rubric together.

2.      Brainstorm ideas on your directions paper.

3.      On the back of your directions paper/make a rough sketch of your island and theme.

Assess:

Observation; Island project with rubric

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

Objective:  CA9c Apply the editing step in the writing process and Word Choice Trait to written compositions.

Activities:                                                                             

1.      Edit your first draft of your Word Choice writing piece

Assess:                                                  

Observation; Word Choice Rubric

11:20-11:35

Morning Meeting

Objective:                

1.      Suggestion Box

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.9 Develop understanding for the Ideas Trait; CA.1 Prepare to listen and listen for information and directions; CA.8b Build vocabulary; CA.12b Apply grammatical skill of common/proper nouns;and CA.17 Engage in independent reading; CA.22c utilize text features in a variety of nonfiction resources.

Activities:              

Reading Theme 2 Lesson 2

Guided Reading Stations

2.      Meet with Mrs. B – determining importance

3.      I – Grammar Skill: Warm-up activity 3 suffixes

4.      I – Vocabulary Sketch – permanent, relocation, origin.

5.      I – Journal Letter: Write about your independent book.

 

6.    Silent Reading

Assess:                                                                                  

Q and A; Observation; Vocab. Sketch; Reading Contract; suffixes sheet; 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 #8

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 9-17.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, September 13, 2007

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math and Language Arts.

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: MA7.4

Activities:                       

1.       

Assess:                                 

Q and A ; Observation; Izzy’s Ice Cream sheet

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC10a Students will describe and compare the masses of objects to the nearest gram using balances; recognize that the total mass of a material remains constant whether it is together or in parts.

Activities:                                                        

1.      Whole Class – Read about measuring and comparing matter on p. E12-E15.

2.      Independent – Complete Review questions.

Assess:                        

Discussion; Observation

10:15-11:00 Social Studies