Thursday, September 6th

Learning Goals

~ Use arrays to model multiplication.
~ Increase your knowledge of Frindle vocabulary.

~ Collaborate with your classmates to decide on classroom jobs.

Agenda (Adjusted Schedule)

• Warm-up: Persuasive Reading / Writing
• Set up subject folders / Get Math Materials
• Math: Building and Using Arrays
• "Frindle" by Andrew Clements: Vocab Review, Genre Discussion, Read text together
• Artifact Bag Activity - Explain
• Decide on Classroom Jobs
• Library - get books

Homework

1. Math page 4
2. Complete artifact bag.

Wednesday, September 5th

Learning Goals

~ Get to know your classmates and your teacher.
~ Reflect on your personal goals for the school year.
~ Collaborate with your classmates to decide on a set of classroom rules.

Agenda (Adjusted Schedule)

• Warm-up
• Rotations: Discuss and Practice Schoolwide Routines & Procedures
• Work with classmates to develop a set of classroom rules.
• "Frindle" by Andrew Clements: Vocab Preview, Genre Discussion, Read text together

Homework

1. Write the following 8 vocab words from "Frindle" in a sentence (at least 6 words in length) that shows you know the meaning of the term - reputation, worshipped, essential, acquainted, assignment, expanded, procedures, guaranteed.

Tuesday, September 4th

Learning Goals

~ Get to know your classmates and your teacher.
~ Understand and follow the routines & procedures for our classroom.
~ Reflect on your personal goals for the school year. 

Agenda (Adjusted Schedule)

• Welcome!
• Warm-up: Student Survey
• Discuss and Practice Routines & Procedures
• Get-To-Know-You Activities (Bingo, Paired Interviews)
• Goals Reflection

Homework

1. Finish your Student Survey
2. Have parents fill out Contact Info form.
3. Rest!

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Monday, June 11th

Learning Goals: 

1. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.
2. Add specific details to writing using the 5W strategy.

Agenda: 
Middle Ages Research Report - hand in papers.
The City of Ember - Finish/Discuss Chapter 20
5W Writing Strategy: What are some important things the incoming 5th graders should know about Pine Grove?
 

Homework:

1. Finish 5W Chart if needed