Mrs. Brueggeman’s Daily Assignments

Week of September 4, 2006

 

Social Skills of the Week:
Giving Criticism

Resisting Peer Pressure: Saying “NO”

Making an Apology

Talking with Others

 

The Character Trait for September:

                                                      Integrity                           

 

 

Monday, September 4, 2006

 

No School – Labor Day

 

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Tuesday, September 5, 2006

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

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

Activities:

1.      Follow our Morning Routine (see above the board).

2.      JSSM #10

Assess:                

Discussion; JSSM

8:35-9:05

Morning Meeting

Objective: Discuss social skill and procedures of the day.

Activities:                                                   

1.      Announcements and Attendance

2.      Go over Social Skill - Giving Criticism

Assess:                 

Q and A

9:05-9:30

Writing

Objective: Develop understanding of 6+1Traits Skills Scoring Guide and introduction of first writing assignment.

Activities:

1.      10 Minute Free Write

2.      Write RD of Advertisement Writing.  Due date for this part is Wed. 9-6-06.

Assess:         

Q and A

9:30-10:30

Math

SRB=Student Reference Book

MJ=Math Journal

 

Bathroom Break @ 10:25

Objective: Lesson 1.9 Review Name-collection boxes; factor strings and prime factorizations.

Activity:       

1.      Complete Math Boxes 1.9.

2.      Complete a factor rainbow for 121.

3.      Discuss Factor strings and prime factorization. 

4.      Work on MJ p. 23 and p. 24.

Assess:         
Q and A; Monitor

 

10:30-11:10

Lunch/Recess

Lunch at Middle School at 10:45. 

 

11:10 – 12:50

Reading

 

Objective: Understand Guided Reading procedures; Develop basic map skills.

Activities:      

1.      Guided Reading lesson on going over Reading Contract Work.

2.      Mrs. Brueggeman will be doing some reading tests.

3.      Write Spelling Words Week 4 in your planner.

4.      Introduce Spelling Activity.

5.      Latitude and Longitude Quiz

6.      Write a summary of Earthquake Terror.

7.      United Streaming Video on The Water Cycle.

8.      Work on RD of Advertisement Writing.

Assess:                                                    

Q and A; Observation

12:50 – 1:40

Specials

1:45 – 2:45

Intervention

Science/Social Studies

 

Objective: Assessment of Map Skills.

Activity:

1.      Finish and turn in Map Skills Assessment.

2.      Introduce Science Bodies of Water Activity.

Assess:                                 

Q and A, Monitor      

2:45 – 3:05

Pack-Up and Dismissal

Homework

Reading – Read 20 minutes and keep track in your reading log.

Spelling – Spelling Sheet – complete 1st side today only and return to school tomorrow.

Math – Studylink 1.9

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Wednesday, September 6, 2006

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

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

Activities:

1.      Follow our Morning Routine (see above the board).

2.      Making Words

Assess:                

Discussion; JSSM

8:35-9:05

Morning Meeting

Objective: Discuss social skill and procedures of the day.

Activities:

1.      Announcements and Attendance

2.      Go over Social Skill - Resisting Peer Pressure: Saying “NO”

Assess:                                                  

Q and A

9:05-9:30

Writing

Objective:

Activities:

1.      Snippet Journal – 10 minute free write.

2.      Go over how to edit.

3.      If you are ready you may have your advertisement writing edited.

Assess:                                                  

Q and A

9:30-10:30

Math

Math

SRB=Student Reference Book

MJ=Math Journal

Bathroom Break @ 10:25

Objective: Lesson 1.10 Review of Unit 1.

Activity:               

1.       Discussion of Unit 1.

2.      Work on Review of Unit 1 MJ p. 25

3.      Go over MJ p. 25.

4.      Grade MJ pages.

Assess:         
Q and A; Monitor; Check MJ pages

 

10:30-11:10

Lunch/Recess

Lunch at Middle School at 10:45. 

 

11:10 – 12:50

Reading

 

Objective: Develop reading strategies and guided reading procedures.

Activities:                                                  

1.      .

2.      Spelling Activity – Finish Spelling Activity

3.      Social Studies – Complete the Interactive Guide Lesson 1 on Geography of the United States.  Just put in your first name.

4.      Water Cycle Activity - #1, #2, #3, #4, #5

5.      National Geographic Magazine Activity - #1: Give 2 examples of the Maya’s achievements.  #2: How was the life of a Maya farmer different from that of a Maya King?  #3: What do you think was the most important change in Maya history? Why?

6.      Work on Advertisement writing editing.

Assess:                                                                                 

Q and A; Observation

12:50 – 1:40

Specials

1:45 – 2:15

Intervention

 

Objective: Catch up on Guided Reading work.

Activity:

  1. Finish Guided Reading work.

Assess:                                                            

Q and A, Monitor      

2:15 – 2:45

Science/Social Studies

Objective: Practice reading a map and develop understanding of various bodies of water.

Activity:                            

1.      Read the given map and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper.

2.      Begin working on Bodies of Water Group Activity

Assess:                                                            

Q and A, Monitor

2:45 – 3:05

 

Pack-Up and Dismissal

Homework

Reading – Read 20 minutes and keep track in your reading log.

Spelling – Spelling Sheet – complete the rest of the sheet tonight and return tomorrow.

Math – Study for Math test using MJ p. 25

Reminders and Additional Info.

 

 

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Thursday, September 7, 2006

8:10-8:30

Morning Work

 

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

Activities:

1.      Follow our Morning Routine (see above the board).

2.      JSSM #11

Assess:                

Discussion; JSSM

8:35-9:05

Morning Meeting

Objective: Social Skill, Character Trait, and Class Discussion

Activities:

1.      Announcements and Attendance

2.      Go over Social Skill - Making an Apology

Assess:         

Q and A

9:05-9:30

Writing

 

Objective: Develop writing skills.

Activities:

1.      Work on advertisement writing.

Assess:         

Q and A

9:30-10:30

Math

Math

SRB=Student Reference Book

MJ=Math Journal

Bathroom Break @ 10:25

Objective:  Unit 1 Assessment

Activity:               

1.      Ask any last minute questions before test.

2.      Take Unit 1 Assessment.

Assess:         
Q and A; Monitor; Check MJ pages.

 

10:30-11:10

Lunch/Recess

Lunch at Middle School at 10:45. 

 

11:10 – 12:50

Reading

Library @ 12:20

Objective: Develop understanding for Guided Reading process.

Activities:      

  1. Reading Response: The story Earthquake Terror is told from Jonathan’s perspective.  The reader experiences the same sounds, smells, memories, and sensations as Jonathon.  How would the story be different if it were told from the perspective of Abby or Moose?

***Hint: For Abby, consider her age, physical limitations, and feelings toward her brother.

***Hint: For Moose, consider his extrasensitive senses of smell and hearing, and his inability to speak to Abby and Jonathan.

  1. Finish interactive geography quiz from yesterday.
  2. Mrs. B will be doing individual reading tests.
  3. Introduce Moodle and receive usernames and passwords.
  4. Moodle Discussion by groups

Assess:         

Q and A; Observation

12:50 – 1:40

Specials and Bathroom Break

1:45 – 2:45

Intervention/ Science/ Social Studies

Objective: Develop understanding of various bodies of water.