Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of May 18, 2009

 

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

 

The Character Trait for May:

                                                 Self-Discipline                         

 

 

Monday, May 18, 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. 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: Transition from knowledge of 3-by-1 division to developing knowledge of dividing by Two-Digit Numbers.

Activities:                               

  1. Review vocabulary on p. 566.
  2. Discuss – Use division facts to help you divide by multiples of 10.
  3. Complete #1-3 together.
  4. Independent - #4-7, 12-16, 20-25, 26-29.

Assess:                                             

Q and A ; Observation; Practice problems

9:30-10:10

Writing

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

Activities:

  1. Share animal projects.

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 week.

2.      Discuss Classroom Market Day.

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. 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. 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 19, 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. 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: Develop knowledge of dividing by Two-Digit Numbers.

Activities:                               

  1. Discuss and model– Learn how to divide by a 2-digit divisor without a remainder.  140/44,  254/34,  88/17,  82/29
  2. Practice problems.

Assess:                                                         

Q and A ; Observation; Practice problems

9:30-10:10

Writing/ Science

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

Activities:

  1. Share Animal Projects.

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

Objective: Econ and Me – Mini Society: Market Day.

Activities:                                                                    

1.      Classroom Market Day.

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 – 2:55

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. Book Clubs.

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 20, 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. 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: Develop knowledge of dividing by Two-Digit Numbers.

Activities:                               

  1. Discuss and model– Learn how to divide by a 2-digit divisor without a remainder.  1633/23,  1170/18,  350/25,  312/12,  533/13
  2. Check by multiplication
  3. Practice problems.

Assess:                                             

Q and A ; 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 memorable moments.

b.      Teaching Point – Sometimes look at milestones of year.

c.      Demonstration – Memorable moment from 4th Grade.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

1.      What is your most memorable 4th grade experience?

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Q-and-A; freewrite

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 21, 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. 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: Develop knowledge of dividing by Two-Digit Numbers.

Activities:                               

1.      Discuss and model– Learn how to divide by a 2-digit divisor with a remainder.  1683/23,  1179/18,  354/25,  331/12,  538/13

2.      Check by multiplication

3.      Practice problems Reteach 12-2.

Assess:                                                         

Q and A ; Observation; Reteach 12-2

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 memorable moments.

b.      Teaching Point – Sometimes look at milestones of year.

c.      Demonstration – Memorable moment from 4th Grade.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      What is your most memorable 4th grade experience?

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Q-and-A; freewrite

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.

 

 

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Friday, May 22, 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: Develop knowledge of dividing by Two-Digit Numbers.

Activities:                               

  1. Discuss and model– Practice dividing by a 2-digit divisor with a remainder.  1683/24,  1279/19,  355/21,  328/13,  563/16
  2. Check by multiplication
  3. Practice problems Practice 12-3

Assess:                                                         

Q and A ; Observation; Practice problems Practice 12-3

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 memorable moments.

b.      Teaching Point – Sometimes look at milestones of year.

c.      Demonstration – Memorable moment from 4th Grade.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      What is your most memorable 4th grade experience?

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Q-and-A; freewrite

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 International 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 –Word Work

Social Studies

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

Activities:          

Word Work 1:15-1:40

  1. Freerice.com.

1:40-2:00 Prepare for International Market Day

2:00-3:00 International Market Day

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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