Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of January 5, 2008

 

Social Skill of the Week:
Skill #22 – Using Your Voice

 

            The Character Trait for January:

                                                      Fairness                               

 

 

Monday, January 5, 2008

8:10-8:25

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Writing Skills.

Activities:

  1. Work on Morning Work –Language Review.

On-line resources:
Synonym/Antonym Finder
Merriam Webster Dictionary
Abbreviations
More Abbreviations

  1. Extra Practice – When you are finished, practice your math facts using Two-Minute Warning.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                            

Discussion; Language Review, Math Problem of the Day          

8:25-9:30

Math

Objective: Students will be introduced to fractions.

Activities:                             

1.      What makes a fraction?  Discuss using p. 324

2.      Graham cracker activity along with Fraction Man Activity sheet p. 1 and 2.

3.      Students will complete p. 3 and 4 of Fraction Man.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation;

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of analyzing data.

Activities:                             

1.  Work on surveys for Web Quest.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation

10:10-10:30

 Bathroom Break/Snack/Extra Recess

10:30-10:45 Morning Meeting
  1. Greeting
  2. Share – What did you do over the weekend?
  3. Activity – Social Skill
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20 Science/

Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of Science Fair process.

Activities:      

  1. Discuss project topics with student/partners.
  2. Work on menus/surveys.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; Science Fair Project; menu webquest

11:20-11:35

Cont. Sci./S.S. or Read-A-Loud

Read-A-Loud

11:35-11:40

Break

11:40-12:10

Lunch/Recess

12:10-1:10

P.E.-Gregory and Music-Lewis

1:10-1:15

Break

1:15 – 2:40

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop understanding of fact and opinion.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-2:35         

  1. Discuss difference between fact and opinion and explain reasoning.  (Fact and opinion sheet)

Work Time 1:25-2:10

  1. Independent Reading/Conferences

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20

Word Work 2:20-2:35

  1. Word Ladder

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

2:35-2:55 Cont. Sci./S.S.

or Enrichment/ Intervention

Cont. reading

 

2:55 – 3:10
  1. Go over homework.
  2. Fill out planners.
  3. Pack-Up and Read-A-Loud
  4. Dismissal @ 3:10

Homework

Math: Practice Basic division facts; Read 15 min.; No Spelling Contract this week;

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Tuesday, January 6, 2008

8:10-8:25

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Writing Skills.

Activities:

  1. Work on Morning Work – Daily Language and Math Problem of the Day.

On-line resources:
Synonym/Antonym Finder
Merriam Webster Dictionary
Abbreviations
More Abbreviations

  1. Extra Practice – When you are finished, practice your math facts using Two-Minute Warning.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                            

Discussion; Language Review, Math Problem of the Day          

8:25-10:10

Math

Objective: Students will develop skills to identify and make fractions.

Activities:                             

1.      Show designated fractions of a shape with Fraction Man p. 6-10.

2.      Shade each Circle sheet p. 11 and 12.  Answer How many ways can you show ½?

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; fraction man sheets

10:10-10:30

 Bathroom Break/Snack/Extra Recess

10:30-10:45 Morning Meeting
  1. Greeting
  2. Share – Book Report
  3. Activity – Social Skill
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20 Science/

Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of Science Fair process.

Activities:      

  1. Discuss project topics with student/partners.
  2. Finish surveys.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; Science Fair Project; menu webquest

11:20-11:35 Cont. Sci./S.S. or Read-A-Loud

 Cont. Science

11:35-11:40

Break

11:40-12:10

Lunch/Recess

12:10-1:10

P.E.-Gregory and Music-Lewis

1:10-1:15

Break

1:15 – 2:55

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop understanding of fact and opinion.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25

  1. Complete In My Opinion sheet together.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

Independent Reading/Conferences

Strategy Groups/Book Clubs

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Working with difficult words when reading: masking words and rereading; then, look up using word map.

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

2:35 – 2:55

Cont. Reading or Enrichment/ Intervention

Cont. Reading

2:55 – 3:10
  1. Go over homework.
  2. Fill out planners.
  3. Pack-Up and Read-A-Loud
  4. Dismissal @ 3:10

Homework

Math: Practice Basic division facts; Read 15 min.; No Spelling Contract this week

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, January 7, 2008

8:10-8:25

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Writing Skills.

Activities:

  1. Work on Morning Work – Daily Language and Math Problem of the Day.

On-line resources:
Synonym/Antonym Finder
Merriam Webster Dictionary
Abbreviations
More Abbreviations

  1. Extra Practice – Practice math facts with Aplus Math.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                            

Discussion; Language Review, Math Problem of the Day          

8:25-9:25

Math

Objective: Students will develop skills to identify and create fractions.

Activities:                             

1.      Fraction M&M activity.

2.      Complete sheet.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; M&M activity sheet

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of developing graphs and interpreting data to persuade.

Activities:

  1. Give survey to other classes and discuss how to analyze data.
  2. Learn about Microsoft Excel

Assess:                            

Menu Webquest; Observation, Discussion

10:10-10:30

 Bathroom Break/Snack/Extra Recess

10:30-10:45 Morning Meeting
  1. Greeting
  2. Share – Partner
  3. Activity – Math Race
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20 Science/

Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of MO statehood and choosing a capitol.

Activities:      

  1. Complete Chapter 4 Section 1 question sheet using book.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; Ch. 4 Section 1

11:20-11:35 Cont. Sci./S.S. or Read-A-Loud

 Read-A-Loud

11:35-11:40

Break

11:40-12:10

Lunch/Recess

12:10-1:10

Art – Sandhe

1:10-1:15

Break

1:15 – 2:35

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop understanding of fact and opinion.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25

  1. Complete Fact/Opinion link quiz.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

Independent Reading/Conferences

Strategy Groups/Book Clubs

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20     

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Vocabulary Word Map

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

2:35 – 2:55

Cont. Reading or Enrichment/ Intervention

Cont. Reading

2:55 – 3:10

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

Homework

Math: Practice Basic division facts; Read 15 min.; No Spelling Contract this week

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, January 8, 2008

8:10-8:25

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Writing Skills.

Activities:

  1. Work on Morning Work – Daily Language and Math Problem of the Day.

On-line resources:
Synonym/Antonym Finder
Merriam Webster Dictionary
Abbreviations
More Abbreviations

  1. Extra Practice – Practice math facts with Aplus Math.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                            

Discussion; Language Review, Math Problem of the Day          

8:25-9:30

Math

Objective: Students will develop skills of finding equivalent fractions.

Activities:                                                                       

  1.  Discuss how to find equivalent fractions.  Fraction Line up activity and groups.
  2. Complete Equivalent Fractions p. 18 and 20.

Assess:                                             

Discussion; Observation; p. 18 and 20

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of developing graphs and interpreting data to persuade.

Activities:

  1. Complete graphs using Microsoft Excel
  2. Present tomorrow.

Assess:                            

Menu Webquest; Observation, Discussion

10:10-10:30

 Bathroom Break/Snack/Extra Recess

10:30-10:45
  1. Greeting
  2. Share – Book Report
  3. Activity –
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20

Science/ Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of MO statehood and early businesses.

Activities:      

  1. Complete Chapter 4 Section 2 question sheet using book.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; Ch. 4 Section 2

11:20-11:35

Cont.

11:35-11:40

Break

11:40-12:10

Lunch/Recess

12:10-1:10

Music – Lewis and P.E. - Nicholson

1:10-1:15

Break

1:15 – 2:35

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop understanding of fact and opinion.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Fact and Opinions of yourself.  Have partner practice.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

  1. Independent Reading/Conferences

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20            

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Introduce 5 words for word wall.
  2. Chant/Write using Reading Journal
  3. “On the Back” Activity with 1 of the 5 words.

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

2:35 – 2:55

Cont. Reading or Enrichment/ Intervention

Cont. Reading

2:55 – 3:10
  1. Go over homework.
  2. Fill out planners.
  3. Pack-Up and Read-A-Loud
  4. Dismissal @ 3:10

Homework

Math: Practice Basic division facts; Read 15 min.; No Spelling Contract this week

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Friday, January 9, 2008

8:10-8:25

Morning Work

 

Objective: Practice Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Writing Skills.

Activities:

  1. Work on Morning Work – Daily Language and Math Problem of the Day.

On-line resources:
Synonym/Antonym Finder
Merriam Webster Dictionary
Abbreviations
More Abbreviations

  1. Extra Practice – Practice math facts with Aplus Math.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                            

Discussion; Language Review, Math Problem of the Day          

8:25-9:30

Math

Objective: Students will review knowledge of identifying fractions and practice fractions in word problems.

Activities:                             

1.      Complete p. 14 and 15 on identifying fractions.

2.      Complete p. 21 and 29 word problems and fractions.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation;

9:30-10:10

Writing

 

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of developing graphs and interpreting data to persuade.

Activities:

  1. Present data.

Assess:                            

Menu Webquest; Observation, Discussion

10:10-10:30

 Bathroom Break/Snack/Extra Recess

10:30-10:45 Morning Meeting
  1. Greeting person on either side of them.
  2. Share – Book Report
  3. Activity –
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20 Science/

Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of MO traveling.

Activities:      

  1. Complete Chapter 4 Section 3 question sheet using book.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; Ch. 4 Section 3

11:20-11:35 Cont. Sci./S.S. or Read-A-Loud

Cont. Social Studies

11:35-11:40

Break

11:40-12:10

Lunch/Recess

12:10-1:10

P.E. – Nicholson and Library – Rudy

1:10-1:15

Break

1:15 – 2:35

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop understanding of fact and opinion.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Fact and Opinion Quiz using Senteo.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

  1. Independent Reading/Conferences

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20                 

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Making an outline using key words to give the steps of a process.

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

2:35 – 2:55

Cont. Reading or Enrichment/ Intervention

Cont. Reading

2:55 – 3:10
  1. Go over homework.
  2. Fill out planners.
  3. Pack-Up and Read-A-Loud
  4. Dismissal @ 3:10

Homework

Reading Logs checked Monday, January 12; Spelling Contracts due Friday, January 16.

Reminders and Additional Info.

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