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Math: Please refer to the 5V Math Class blog with the link provided below. For easy access, the link is also located on the left hand column in the links for learning section. Or... http://5vmath.blogspot.com/
Reading:
* During reading conferences we will study symbolism. We are striving to learn ideas that have more depth to them.
* The kids will deepen their comprehension by using metaphors and similes
* As usual, we'll study vocabulary and vocabulary strategies. (Last week were terms like fiscal cliff, and bipartisan).
* We continue to write along with our reading to reinforce our comprehension. This week we have some arguments rooted in our study of history. Kids will continue to provide textual evidence to support their arguments.
* As we continue our read aloud we will also continue to discuss ideas and theme and how they relate to history and current event.
Current Events:
* If anyone thinks that kids aren't interested in the world around them and national and international news tell them to come to our classroom.
* We'll continue our study of terms relevant to the news. This content will continue to be deep in meaning and reinforce our global awareness.
* We'll continue to examine maps and math through our current event studies. How about we add some depth to our content by studying the time zones. Come to our room to see the clocks.
* Kids are going to begin groundwork on the 5V Magazine; an informative publication that will encompass many of the writing, reading, and research skills we already teach through our curriculum. I think this will be a context for learning that is deep in nature as it is authentic and has some rigor to it. More to come on this one later! This publication will supplement and reinforce all of our learning.
Writing: Writing everyday...
* This week we wrap up our realistic fiction publication. We try to add depth to our writing as we implement the traits and features of what real authors do: This includes learning how to write dialogue, use foreshadowing, plot twists, perspective writing, atmosphere, and more!
* The kids will edit and revise their work after computer lab conferences with me.
* We're beginning the second round of grammar conferences and each child is studying what he or she needs to as it relates to grammar.
* By the end of the week we will prepare for our next writing/research publication which will be a historical fiction piece in which the student does research on a time period or event as the basis of the story.
* The 5V magazine framework for our writing/reading/research will be a great supplement to our learning and provide context with depth.
Technology: Edline skills this week!
* Because of the increase in flipped instruction, students will practice taking quizzes and watching video lessons online.
* I'm going to teach the kids to use their file locker on Edline for storage. As a result flash drives will not be as essential.
* We are going to have a note taking lesson combined with research.
Citizenship: Next week we will focus on:
* Continuing our bully lessons
* Having class meetings
* Hopefully having our art show to generate classroom revenue and money for the Naperville Humane Society.
Science: We're checking the weather daily and reinforcing the ideas of fronts, air pressure, and wind. We actually forgot to check the weather last week. Note to self: Check weather.
Social Studies: We're studying America as a "playground" and...
* Colonial self-government.
* The playground of America and how the British occupy one part of it. The kids are beginning to understand this deep concept.
* The impact on Native Americans
* Ideas of self government
* Soon our own classroom will role play the democratic process in order to make authentic decisions in class. We will have political parties, a congress, a judicial system, and of course I will be President.
* Early colonial towns of the British on the east coast.
* All of our studies are aimed at our SS theme question" "How did the U.S become so powerful?" This is a very deep question that frames everything we do...okay almost everything we do in social studies!
Spelling: We are studying study strategies with spelling. We're also doing a lot of math with it too which is always nice.
