Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of March 9, 2009

 

Social Skill of the Week:
Skill #17 – Working in Groups

 

            The Character Trait for March:

                                                 Responsibility                         

 

 

Monday, March 9, 2009

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 skills with equivalent fractions.
  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 knowledge of using a map grid for movement.

Activities:                           

1.       Discuss movement of directions.

2.      Practice with map grid on-line.

Assess:                                             

Discussion; Observation; online practice

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop understanding of cinquain poetry.

Activities:                                              

  1. Introduce with making an example of cinquain.
  2. Discuss what Cinquain Poetry means and looks like.  Use Cinquain examples sheet and SMART Notebook File.

3.      Activity: Practice writing a Cinquain Poem in Writing Journals. Use Cinquain explanation and pattern practice page for students.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Journal

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 understanding of Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Activities:                             

1.      Go over Lewis and Clark Scavenger Hunt.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; scavenger hunt

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 take 3rd Quarter Reading Common Assessment.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25

  1. Take 3rd Quarter Reading Common Assessment.

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 facts; Read 15 min.; Spelling Theme 12 Week 1 due Fri., Mar. 13.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

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 skills with adding fractions.
  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 skills of 3-D shapes, symmetry, and movement on grids.

Activities:                             

  1. Complete Unit 10 Study Guide.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; study guide

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop understanding of sense poetry.

Activities:                                              

  1. Introduce with an example of sense poem.
  2. Discuss what Sense Poetry means and looks like.  Use Sense examples sheet.

3.      Activity: Practice writing a Sense Poem in Writing Journals. Use Sense explanation and pattern practice page for students.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Journal

10:10-10:30

 Bathroom Break/Snack/Extra Recess

10:30-10:45 Morning Meeting
  1. Greeting
  2. Share –
  3. Activity – Division Practice
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20 Science/

Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop understanding of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Activities:                             

1.      Discuss the beginnings of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

2.      Read the letter to Lewis in point 1 - paragraph 3, 6, 7, and 10.

3.      Read point 2 as well.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; online

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 – 2:55

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of reading and understanding poetry.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Read poem and discuss.
  2. Independently read “The New Kid on the Block” and answer questions.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

1.      Independent Reading/Conferences

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Word Guess Activity (SMART Board)

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  Read 15 min.; Spelling Theme 12 Week 1 due Fri., Mar. 13

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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 skills with estimating sums.
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                            

Discussion; Language Review, Math Problem of the Day          

8:25-9:25

Math

Objective: Students will review skills of 3-D shapes, symmetry, and movement on grids.

Activities:                             

  1. Go over Unit 10 Study Guide.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; study guide

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop understanding of Concrete poetry.

Activities:                                              

  1. Introduce with an example of concrete poem.
  2. Discuss what Concrete Poetry means and looks like.  Use Sense examples sheet that can also be displayed on SMART Board.

3.      Activity: Practice writing a Concrete Poem in Writing Journals. Use Concrete explanation and pattern practice page for students.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Journal

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 understanding of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Activities:                             

1.      Read point 3 at St. Louis.

2.      Specifically discuss the list of supplies and medical supplies.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; online

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 review reading skills and communicate with others.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-2:10         

  1. Book Club

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20     

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Practice on-line – Go to this site > Scroll down to Practice with Word Work >Environmental Rescue.

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: Study for Test; Read 15 min.; Spelling Theme 12 Week 1 due Fri., Mar. 13.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

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 skills with test prep practice 1 and practice 2
  2. 8:20 Announcements/Attendance/Lunch Count

Assess:                            

Discussion; Language Review, Math Problem of the Day          

8:25-9:25

Math

Objective: Students will be tested on skills of 3-D shapes, symmetry, and movement on grids.

Activities:                             

  1. Assess Unit 10.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; test

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop understanding of Acrostic poetry.

Activities:                                              

  1. Introduce with an example of Acrostic poem.
  2. Discuss what Acrostic Poetry means and looks like. 

3.      Activity: Practice writing a Acrostic Poem in Writing Journals.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Journal

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 understanding of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Activities:                             

1.      Each student will be assigned a point of interest 4-25 (not 16).  They will answer the following questions to present to their class:

a.      Where is your point of interest?

b.      When was the team there?

c.      Why is it important?

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; online activity

11:20-11:35

Read-A-Loud

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 review reading skills.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Go over 3rd Quarter Common Assessment.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

  1. Independent Reading/Conferences

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20            

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1.  Practice on-line – Go to this site > Scroll down to Practice with Word Work >Future City.

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.; Spelling Theme 12 Week 1 due Fri., Mar. 13.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Friday, March 13, 2009

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 learn about figures that have the same size and shape: congruent figures.

Activities:                 

  1. What are congruent figures?
  2. Read and discuss P. 474 and complete #1-4 on p. 475 together.
  3. Complete #5-12.

Assess:                                                                             

Q and A ; Observation; p. 475 problems

9:30-10:10

Writing

 

Objective: Students will develop understanding of Free Verse poetry.

Activities:                             

1.      Introduce with an example of a Free verse poem.

2.      Discuss what Free Verse Poetry means and looks like.  Use Free Verse examples online.

3.      Activity: Practice writing a Free Verse Poem in Writing Journals.

Assess:                                             

Q and A ; Observation; Journal

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 –
  3. Activity –
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20

Science/ Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop understanding of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Activities:                             

1.      Each student will be assigned a point of interest 4-25 (not 16).  They will answer the following questions to present to their class:  Presenting MONDAY

a.      Where is your point of interest?

b.      When was the team there?

c.      Why is it important?

2.      If both partners are complete: play the games about Lewis and Clark. 

 

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; online activity

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 – 2:40

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will review reading skills and communicate with others.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Book Club.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

  1. Independent Reading/Conferences

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20            

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Take Spelling Test.

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

2:40 – 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; Spelling Theme 12 Week 2 due Thurs., Mar. 19.

Reminders and Additional Info.

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