Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of May 11, 2009

 

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

 

The Character Trait for May:

                                                 Self-Discipline                         

 

 

Monday, May 11, 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
  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 understanding of fractions and decimal equivalents.

Activities:                           

1.      Complete 8-2 Practice and Reteach.

Assess:                                             

Discussion; Observation; 8-2

9:30-10:10

Writing/ Science

Objective: Students will use strategies they already know for generating research project on animals.

Activities:

  1. Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – Writers think of animals they like.

b.      Teaching Point – Sometimes look into animals they are interested in learning more about.

c.      Demonstration – Animal on Zoo website.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Complete your animal research project and then make a poster, powerpoint, or write a research paper on that animal.  Use RD sheet to help you.

b.      Resources:

1.      St. Louis Zoo Website

2.      Animal Kingdom

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Q-and-A; letter

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: Econ and Me – Mini Society: PayDay.

Activities:                                                                    

1.      PayDay for last 2 weeks.

2.      Work on animal research.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion     

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 skills of working together in groups and complete reading projects.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25

  1. Start new Book Clubs.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

1.      Independent Reading/Conferences

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20

Word Work 2:20-2:35

  1. Try Wordo

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 14 Week 2 due Fri., May 15.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Tuesday, May 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 – When you are finished, practice your math skills with
  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 understanding of fractions and decimal equivalents.

Activities:                           

1.      Complete 8-3 Practice and Reteach.

Assess:                                             

Discussion; Observation; 8-3

9:30-10:10

Writing/ Science

Objective: Students will use strategies they already know for generating research project on animals.

Activities:

  1. Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – Writers think of animals they like.

b.      Teaching Point – Sometimes look into animals they are interested in learning more about.

c.      Demonstration – Animal on Zoo website.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Complete your animal research project and then make a poster, powerpoint, or write a research paper on that animal.  Use RD sheet to help you.

b.      Resources:

1.      St. Louis Zoo Website

2.      Animal Kingdom

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Q-and-A; project

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

Work on Animal Research. 

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 review reading skills and communicate with others.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Journal Letter of Independent Books.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

1.      Independent Reading/Conferences

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Word Ladder

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 facts; Read 15 min.; Spelling Theme 14 Week 2 due Fri., May 15.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, May 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 skills with
  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 understanding of changing from a fraction to decimal to percent.

Activities:                           

1.      Introduce changing from a fraction to decimal to percent.

2.      See handout on steps.

3.      Practice problems together.

Assess:                                             

Discussion; Observation; practice problems

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will use strategies they already know for generating research project on animals.

Activities:

  1. Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – Writers think of animals they like.

b.      Teaching Point – Sometimes look into animals they are interested in learning more about.

c.      Demonstration – Animal on Zoo website.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Complete your animal project by making a poster, powerpoint, or write a research paper on that animal.  Use RD sheet to help you.

b.      Resources:

1.      St. Louis Zoo Website

2.      Animal Kingdom

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Q-and-A; project

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

Cont. working on Animal Research Project.         

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 and Independent Reading 1:15-2:10         

  1. Book Club

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20     

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Word Guess Activity.

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 facts; Read 15 min.; Spelling Theme 14 Week 2 due Fri., May 15.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, May 14, 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
  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 understanding of changing from a fraction to decimal to percent.

Activities:                           

1.      Review changing from a fraction to decimal to percent.

2.      Practice sheet.

Assess:                                             

Discussion; Observation; practice sheet

9:30-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will use strategies they already know for generating research project on animals.

Activities:

  1. Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – Writers think of animals they like.

b.      Teaching Point – Sometimes look into animals they are interested in learning more about.

c.      Demonstration – Animal on Zoo website.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Work on your animal project by making a poster, powerpoint, or write a research paper on that animal.  Use RD sheet to help you.

b.      Resources:

1.      St. Louis Zoo Website

2.      Animal Kingdom

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                                        

Discussion; Q-and-A; project

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

 

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 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. Freerice.com

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 facts; Read 15 min.; Spelling Theme 14 Week 2 due Fri., May 15.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

Back to Top

 

 

Friday, May 15, 2009

8:10-8:25

Morning Work

 

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

Activities:

  1. Work on Morning Work – Drops in the Bucket.

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; Drops in the Bucket    

8:25-9:30

Math

Objective: Students will develop understanding of changing from a fractions to decimal to percent.

Activities:                           

1.      Practice changing from a fraction to decimal to percent.

2.      Practice problems sheet.

3.      Play jeopardy to practice!

Assess:                                             

Discussion; Observation; practice problems

9:30-10:10

Writing

 

Objective: Students will use strategies they already know for generating research project on animals.

Activities:

  1. Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – Writers think of animals they like.

b.      Teaching Point – Sometimes look into animals they are interested in learning more about.

c.      Demonstration – Animal on Zoo website.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Finish your animal project by making a poster, powerpoint, or write a research paper on that animal.  Use RD sheet to help you.

b.      Resources:

1.      St. Louis Zoo Website

2.      Animal Kingdom

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                                        

Discussion; Q-and-A; project

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: Econ and Me – Mini Society: PayDay.

Activities:                                                                    

1.      PayDay for week.

2.      Discuss Market Day.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion

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 – 3:00

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

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

Activities:          

Word Work 1:15-1:40

  1. Take Spelling Test.

1:40-2:00 Read-a-loud

Buddies 2:00-3:00

  1. Math Counting Money Practice
  2. More practice

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

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, May 18.  Classroom Market Day is coming up next Tues., May 19.  Have items ready to sell.

Reminders and Additional Info.

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