Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of September 24, 2007

 

Social Skill of the Week:
Skill #6 – Getting the Teacher’s Attention

 

The Character Trait for September:

                                                      Fairness                                  

 

 

Monday, September 24, 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: MA7.1 Identify and justify the unit of linear measure including perimeter.

Activities:                             

1.      Whole group – Create and draw objects with set perimeters. (use overhead of grid)

2.      Independently – Complete the Draw It! Grid activity.

3.      Go over Drops in the Bucket Homework #11.

Assess:                                                    

Observation; Q and A ; Draw It; DITB #11

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC11 and 14 Review of volume, mass, and density along with classifying matter as a solid, liquid, or gas. 

Activities:                                                                    

  1. Finish Vocabulary Cards.
  2. Review Matter and Energy Vocabulary.
  3. Vocabulary Quiz.

Assess:

Observation; Discussion; Vocabulary Quiz

10:15-11:00 Social Studies

Activities:                                      

  1. Respect Lesson with Ms. McClarran @ 10:30

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 Word Choice Rubric and have Teacher Check.
  2. Complete Final Draft of Animal Writing Piece for 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

1:10-1:15

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 2 Lesson 10

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

Daily Discussion Question: Which ideas were important in your reading and which were just interesting but unimportant?

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: variety, species, researchers

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 #13

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 10-1

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Tuesday, September 25, 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: MA7.3 Tell time to the nearest minute.

Activities:      

1.      Whole Class – Discuss telling time and distinguishing between AM/PM.

2.      Complete Time for Spring on the overhead together.

3.      Independently - Complete Clock Cards.

4.      Go over Drops in the Bucket Homework #12.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; DITB #12; Clock Cards

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC14 Compare the observable physical properties of solids, liquids, or gases; SC21 Identify sources of thermal energy (stove) that can cause solids to change to liquids, and liquids to change to gas.

Activities:                       

1.      Experiment – “Pancakes: It’s All in the Matter.”

Assess:                        

Observation; Discussion; Experiment Scoring Guide; Pancake Matter Assessment

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

Objective: Work with small group on Math skills.

Activities:                                                                             

  1. Pull Group to go over Comparing and Ordering Numbers.

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 1

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

  1. Whole Group – Read-a-loud of Digging up Tyrannosaurus Rex.
  2. Grammar Skill: Introduce pronouns (5-10)
  3. Writing: Finish Word Choice Animal Writing and turn in with all drafts, checklist, and rubric.
  4. Read-a-loud – Read Seal while students follow along on SB p. 72-73.
  5. Discuss making inferences while reading about the strategy on SB p. 72
  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 #14

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 10-1

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, September 26, 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: MA7.1; 7.2; 7.3; 7.5 Review for the Math Test on Perimeter, Time, and Measurement.

Activities:                                             

1.      Independently – Complete Perimeter and Time Review sheet.

2.      Whole – Go over Perimeter and Time Review Sheet together (overhead).

Assess:                                 

Q and A ; Observation; Perimeter and Time Review Sheet.

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: SC Students will be assessed on knowledge of Matter.

Activities:

  1. Complete Pancake: It’s All in the Matter Assessment.

Assess:                        

Discussion; Pancake Assessment

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. Introduction to Missouri Regions – Whole Class – Read p. 14 in Missouri Book.
  2. Outline Missouri from overhead for Missouri Maps.
  3. While taking turns outlining maps – Read p. 28-31 in Missouri Book.
  4. Include 5 regions, major cities, major rivers, and bordering states.

Assess:

Observation; Discussion; Missouri Map

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

Objective:  Work with small group on Math skills.

Activities:                                                                             

  1. Pull Group to go over Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Assess:                                                  

Observation; Q-and-A

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 2

1.  Read-a-loud of Digging up Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Daily Discussion Question: How did making an inference help you understand your reading?

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 – Grammar Skill: Pronouns – We Lover Her!

3.    Journal Letter – Complete letter about your independent book.  Turn in with Reading Contract.  Don’t forget rubric.

4.      Independent Reading

 Assess:                                                                    

Q and A; Observation; Vocab. Sketch; Reading Contract; We Lover Her; 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 – Perimeter and Time Review

Spelling – Spelling Contract due Monday 10-1.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, September 27, 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: MA7.1; 7.2; 7.3; 7.5 Review for the Math Test on Perimeter, Time, and Measurement.

Activities:                       

1.      Finish reviewing for the Perimeter and Time Assessment.

Assess:                                 

Q and A; Observation; Review Sheet; Perimeter and Time Review Sheet.

9:30-9:35

Bathroom Break

9:35-10:15
Science

Objective: Assessment on Matter

Activities:                                                        

  1. Finish Assessment on Pancakes: It’s All in the Matter.

Assess:                        

Discussion; Observation; Pancake Assessment

10:15-11:00 Social Studies

Objective:  SS4 Identify physical characteristics such as climate, relationships to water, and ecosystems; SS5 Idetnify natural resources and manufactured goods within specific Missouri Regions.

Activities:                

1.      Finish working on Missouri Maps.

2.      Begin reading and answering questions about Missouri Regions, using Missouri Books Chapter 2. 

3.      Work on the Show Me Region Sheet.

Assess:                                         

Observation; Missouri Map; Show Me Region Sheet

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

Objective: 

Activities:                                                                             

  1.  Go over Morning Work Language Review.

Assess:                                                  

Observation; Language Review

11:20-11:35