Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of October 13, 2008

 

Social Skill of the Week:
Skill #13 – Resisting Peer Pressure

 

            The Character Trait for October:

                                                    Citizenship                            

 

 

Monday, October 13, 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 review for the Unit 4 test.

Activities:                             

1.      Discuss Unit 4 review.

2.      Facts Quiz

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Unit 4 review

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will choose personal narrative to publish.

Activities:

1.    Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – Good writers decide on favorite/best pieces to publish. 

b.      Teaching Point – Review how to edit.

c.      Demonstration – Practice editing with a partner.

2.    Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

d.      Students will choose a writing piece from their snippet journals and publish it.

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 basic government.

Activities:            

  1. MO Government Scavenger Hunt – Use links in Government section of links page to search for answers.

Assess:                                                

Observation;  notes; on-line activities

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 questioning using post-its.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. How do we use post-its when reading?
  2. What do we do with the post-its after we are finished reading?

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

Intervention Group:  Problem Solving using key words of addition, subtraction, multiplication.

 

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 Unit 4 Test; Read 15 min.; Spelling Contract – Theme 4 Week 2 due Friday, October 17.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Tuesday, October 14, 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 be assessed on Unit 4.

Activities:                             

1.      Unit 4 Test

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; Unit 4 test

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will choose personal narrative to publish.

Activities:

  1. Mini-Lesson:

a.      Connection – Good writers decide on favorite/best pieces to publish. 

b.      Teaching Point – Review how to edit.

c.      Demonstration – Type writing piece.

  1. Conference/Small Group/Independent Work Time:

a.      Students will choose a writing piece from their snippet journals and publish it.

  1. 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 – Snippet Journal Writings
  3. Activity – Social Skill
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20 Science/

Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop understanding of basic government.

Activities:            

  1. MO Government Scavenger Hunt – Use links in Government section of links page to search for answers.

Assess:                                                

Observation;  notes; on-line activities

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.-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 questioning strategy.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Discuss various forms of questioning.

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 – Teacher Choice Word; Word Wall Word; Student Chosen 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: Practice basic multiplication and division facts; Read 15 min.; Spelling Contract – Theme 4 Week 2 due Friday, October 17.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, October 15, 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 reasoning of multiplying using basic facts and patterns of 10’s.

Activities:      

1.      Unit 5 Pre-Assessment.

2.      Discuss p. 166.

3.      Complete #3-25 odd.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A ; Observation; p. 166 practice problems.

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop skills of creating invitations.

Activities:

  1. Introduce what an invitation is and how to use Microsoft publisher.
  2. Brainstorm ideas for an invitation.

Assess:                            

Discussion; Snippet Journals

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 basic government knowledge.

Activities:      

  1. Watch United Streaming Video on “This is Our Government.”
  2. Discuss election procedures.

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

Art - Sandhe

1:10-1:15

Break

1:15 – 2:55

Communication Arts – Reading Workshop and Word Work

Objective: Students will develop understanding of questioning strategy.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Discuss various forms of questioning.

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 – Teacher Choice Word; Word Wall Word; Student Chosen Word.  Turn Word Map in.

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

Practice basic multiplication and division facts; Read 15 min.; Spelling Contract – Theme 4 Week 2 due Friday, October 17.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, October 16, 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 understanding of multiples and common multiples.

Activities:                                             

1.      Discuss p. 170 with multiplying using groups of 10 then the ones place.

2.      Complete p. 171 #9-23 odd.

Assess:                                 

Q and A ; Observation; p. 171 problems

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop skills of creating invitations.

Activities:

1.      Make an invitation using Microsoft publisher.

2.      Freewrite

Assess:                            

Discussion; Invitation; Snippet Journals

10:10-10:30

 Bathroom Break/Snack/Extra Recess

10:30-10:45

Kid’s Rights @ 10:30

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 questioning strategy.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

1.    Discuss various forms of questioning.

Work Time 1:25-2:10

Independent Reading/Conferences

Strategy Groups/Book Clubs

Word Work 2:10-2:40

  1.  Introduce Word Ladders

Assess:                            

Discussion, Conference, Observation

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 Book P. 171 #25-41 odd; Read 15 min.; Spelling Contract – Theme 4 Week 2 due Friday, October 17.

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Friday, October 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 – 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 practice multiplying 2-by-1 digit problems.

Activities:                                                                    

1.      Complete Picture-Perfect Star.

2.      Multiplication Race.

Assess:                                 

Q and A ; Observation; Picture-Perfect Star

9:25-10:10

Writing

Objective: Students will develop skills of creating invitations.

Activities:

1.      Make an invitation using Microsoft publisher.

2.      Freewrite

Assess:                            

Discussion; Invitation; Snippet Journals

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 – Invitations
  3. Activity – Cooperative Learning
  4. News/Announcements

10:45-11:20 Science/

Social Studies

Objective: Students will develop knowledge of basic government knowledge.

Activities:      

  1. Discuss candidates for presidential election using links site.
  2. Complete Comparison sheet on candidates

Assess:                                                

Observation; Discussion; comparison sheet

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 questioning strategy.

Activities:          

Mini-lesson 1:15-1:25         

  1. Discuss various forms of questioning.

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, October 13; Spelling Contract – Theme 5 Week 1 due Friday, October 24.

Reminders and Additional Info.

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