Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of November 17, 2008

 

Social Skill of the Week:
Skill #20 – Offering Help

 

            The Character Trait for November:

                                                      Courage                               

 

 

Monday, November 17, 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          

8:25-9:25

Math

Objective: Students will look over Unit 5 Math Tests and make corrections.

Activities:                             

1.      Review Unit 5 Math Tests

2.      Make corrections

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Unit 5 Tests

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will continue developing understanding of persuasive writing.

Activities:

1.    Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – Discussion of people publishing opinions in newspapers or books.

b.      Teaching Point – We are going to publish our opinion today.

c.      Demonstration – Go through writing process.

2.    Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Students will rewrite piece and then revise.

3.    Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Snippet Journals

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 light energy.

Activities:      

1.      Complete Light Energy review.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; review

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 inferring.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Read between the lines activity.
  2. Use Senteo.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

Independent Reading/Conferences

Strategy Groups/Book Clubs

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20

Word Work 2:20-2:35

  1. Introduce spelling words and write them in your planner.
  2. Introduce 5 words for word wall.
  3. Chant/Write using Reading Journal
  4. “On the Back” Activity with 1 of the 5 words.

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.; Spelling Contract – Theme 6 Week 2 due Friday, November 21.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Tuesday, November 18, 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          

8:25-9:25

Math

Objective: Students will develop skills for completing long division by a 1-digit divisor.

Activities:                             

1.      Make note cards for long-division process.

2.      Practice with Division without a Remainder – A.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Division without a Remainder – A

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will continue developing understanding of persuasive writing.

Activities:

  1. Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – We have revised and almost completed editing our persuasive writing.

b.      Teaching Point – Review editing quickly and introduce adverbs.

c.      Demonstration – Now, write final draft.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Students will finish editing their writing piece and write their final draft.

  1. Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Snippet Journals; Persuasive writing piece.

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 understanding of light energy.

Activities:      

  1. Discuss Light Energy review.
  2. Review

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; review

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 inferring strategy.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Observation vs. Inference – show pictures and make observations and inferences.
  2. Online Inferring Activity

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. Guess the uncovered word

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: Division without a Remainder – A (in-class work); Science – Test on Light Energy tomorrow; Read 15 min.; Spelling Contract – Theme 6 Week 2 due Friday, November 21.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, November 19, 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 for completing long division by a 1-digit divisor.

Activities:                             

1.      Review long-division process. (see note cards that students have)

2.      Practice with Division without a Remainder – B.  If not completed in class, it is homework.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Division without a Remainder – B

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will continue developing understanding of persuasive writing.

Activities:

  1. Mini-Lesson:

a.      Review adverbs.

b.      Take the time to finish writing final draft and then type.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Students will finish writing their final draft and take turns typing. (20 min. for 1 partner and 20 min. for other works best)

b.      Complete Adverbs sheet.  (Tell them to put in Writing folder so that they can grade tomorrow)

  1. Debrief/Share (share with partner last 2 min.)

Assess:                            

Discussion; Snippet Journals; Persuasive writing piece.

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 be assessed on their knowledge of light energy.

Activities:      

  1. Light Energy Test.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; test

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 – 2:55

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop understanding of inferring strategy.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Discuss Inferences Exercise 2 together and complete as a class together.
  2. Independently complete Inference Exercise 3 during work time.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

Independent Reading/Conferences

Strategy Groups/Book Clubs

Debrief/Share 2:10-2:20            

  1. Go over Inference Exercise 3 together.

Word Work 2:20-2:40

  1. Acrostic Spelling

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

2:35 – 2:55

Cont. Reading or Enrichment/ Intervention

Cont. Reading

2:55 – 3:10

Send 2 students to office to do announcements for 4th Grade (Lauren & Jason)
  1. Go over homework.
  2. Fill out planners.
  3. Pack-Up and Read-A-Loud
  4. Dismissal @ 3:10

Homework

Math: Division without a Remainder – B; Read 15 min.; Spelling Contract – Theme 6 Week 2 due Friday, November 21.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, November 20, 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 for completing long division by a 1-digit divisor.

Activities:                             

1.      Review long-division process for problems with 3-digit dividends.

2.      Practice with Division without a Remainder – C.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Division without a Remainder – C

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will continue developing understanding of persuasive writing.

Activities:

1.    Mini-Lesson:

a.      Finish yesterday’s Adverb Worksheet and grade together.

2.    Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

c.      Complete Adverb practice independently.

d.      Students will finish typing their writing if needed.

3.    Debrief/Share

Assess:                            

Discussion; Snippet Journals

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 understanding of Missouri’s regions.

Activities:      

1.      Complete Rivers and Lakes of Missouri with Chapter 2.

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; rivers and lakes of missouri

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 – 2:55

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop understanding of inferring strategy.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

1.    Read Why Mosquitos Buzz and discuss inferencing.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

Independent Reading/Conferences

Strategy Groups/Book Clubs

Word Work 2:10-2:40

  1.  Word Ladder

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation; word ladder

2:35 – 2:55

Cont. Reading or Enrichment/ Intervention

Intervention Group: Basic Facts practice

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 Contract – Theme 6 Week 2 due Friday, November 21.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Friday, November 21, 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 for completing long division by a 1-digit divisor with a remainder

Activities:                             

1.      Discuss long-division process for problems with a remainder.

2.      Practice division with a remainder pg. 126 #1-8.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; p. 126 #1-8

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students

Activities:

1.     Grade Adverbs practice.

2.    Last chance to finish typing persuasive writing and turn in.

Assess:                            

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 understanding of Missouri’s regions.

Activities:      

  1. Complete Missouri Climate with Chapter 2.

Assess:                                                       

Observation; Discussion; Missouri climate

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. – 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 inferring strategy.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Inferring 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. Spelling Test

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, November 24; No Spelling Contract next week because of Thanksgiving Break.

Reminders and Additional Info.

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