We reviewed words with double consonant spellings. We wrote two paragraphs about games using two thinking maps. Three students used the computer today to explore a little bit of word processing for long-term projects.
We explored the use of tally marks to record information and extended the idea a bit to discuss multiplication.
In science we began our weather journals where we will record weather statistics over the course of the next month. We will also use and learn about weather measuring instruments during this time.
For Second Step violence prevention, we discussed predicting other people's feelings as a result of their own or others' actions.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
One Hundred-Sixth Day
We created a Tree Map for use with our long-term project. We began our next unit about and titled Folktales. We discussed the meaning of the word 'folktale'. We learned that long ago folktales were passed from generation to generation by word of mouth. In days to come we will learn that folktales often have a lesson or moral.
In math we used related facts for word problems.
For science we drew a diagram and wrote what we had learned about air in the previous day's experiment.
In math we used related facts for word problems.
For science we drew a diagram and wrote what we had learned about air in the previous day's experiment.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
One Hundred-Fifth Day
Today we spelled words with uncommon long-a spellings. We also began planning work for a long-term project which will incorporate several concepts we've learned over the course of the year.
In math we again solved subtraction problems using addition.
In science we worked with partners using plastic leur syringes and rubber tubing to demonstrate air pressure. We discovered that just a little bit of air can be stronger than 2 1st graders, that air can push, pull, cause sound, and create missile projectiles.
In math we again solved subtraction problems using addition.
In science we worked with partners using plastic leur syringes and rubber tubing to demonstrate air pressure. We discovered that just a little bit of air can be stronger than 2 1st graders, that air can push, pull, cause sound, and create missile projectiles.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Ninety-Eighth Day
Today we finished reading Jafta. We reviewed doubling consonants before inflectional endings. We discussed and worked with some contractions. We created our second Brace Map together for a game we played today called Griddle Cakes. We then each created our own Brace Map for one of our favorite games, Four Corners.
In math we used addition to solve subtraction problems. We are almost ready to take our first timed addition fact test.
Reminder: we will likely have our social studies map test on Friday.
In science we discussed air resistance and pressure and made parachutes to demonstrate these ideas.
Hope to see you tomorrow evening at the literacy night. There will be 3 sessions following dinner. In my first session I will cover Thinking Maps for those parents who want to take a more detailed look at these ideas. The next 2 sessions I will show how to make accordian books which are quite useful for a number of purposes.
In math we used addition to solve subtraction problems. We are almost ready to take our first timed addition fact test.
Reminder: we will likely have our social studies map test on Friday.
In science we discussed air resistance and pressure and made parachutes to demonstrate these ideas.
Hope to see you tomorrow evening at the literacy night. There will be 3 sessions following dinner. In my first session I will cover Thinking Maps for those parents who want to take a more detailed look at these ideas. The next 2 sessions I will show how to make accordian books which are quite useful for a number of purposes.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Seventy-Seventh Day
Thank you to those who were able to turn in their Literacy Night reply forms so quickly. If you change your mind or plans just change one way or the other please let us know before the event.
I am able to publish this earlier from school today as our classroom computers have been fixed. Thanks to LAUSD ITD department.
Room 11 had the best attendance for the month of December. Congratulations! Unfortunately there is no tangible prize for this month. The actual contest will begin with January's attendance.
Today we blended with long-i spelled '_y' and '_ie'. We noticed that many words which end in the long-e sound spelled 'y' are two or more syllables and those with only one syllable ending with 'y' are long-i. We reviewed all that we had learned about transportation over t he course of the unit. It seemed like quite a bit.
In math we found all possible ways to make a number by manipulating ones and tens. We will do this for our homework as well. This brings us to the end of topic 12.
In science we began our weather unit in which we will observe the force of air pressure pushing on objects and materials, observe, describe and record changes in weather, and become familiar with some instruments used by meteorologists, among other things. Today we explored the interaction of air and other solids.
I am able to publish this earlier from school today as our classroom computers have been fixed. Thanks to LAUSD ITD department.
Room 11 had the best attendance for the month of December. Congratulations! Unfortunately there is no tangible prize for this month. The actual contest will begin with January's attendance.
Today we blended with long-i spelled '_y' and '_ie'. We noticed that many words which end in the long-e sound spelled 'y' are two or more syllables and those with only one syllable ending with 'y' are long-i. We reviewed all that we had learned about transportation over t he course of the unit. It seemed like quite a bit.
In math we found all possible ways to make a number by manipulating ones and tens. We will do this for our homework as well. This brings us to the end of topic 12.
In science we began our weather unit in which we will observe the force of air pressure pushing on objects and materials, observe, describe and record changes in weather, and become familiar with some instruments used by meteorologists, among other things. Today we explored the interaction of air and other solids.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Sixty-Eighth Day
Today we spent a while working with the long-e spellings '_y' and '_ie_'. This meant forming plurals for nouns like baby (babies). We "dropped the 'y', made it an 'i' and added 'es'. We read the poem Song of the Train. I then had the students recall the poem Work Song and then challenged them to write a poem called School Song in their writing journals.
In math we practiced skip counting and using a 100's board. We have two pages of math for homework.
We continued and concluded our work with small particles in science.
If anyone has mentioned possibly taking a trip to Balboa Island Fun Zone, it is because I may have mentioned that it would be an interesting experience to drive your car onto the ferry to get there. The ferry can be found by turning right onto Jamboree from PCH south and continuing until you reach the ferry dock. Once across the water you will find restaurants, rides, and arcade games. Students in years past have based their transportation project on their family's trip to Balboa.
In math we practiced skip counting and using a 100's board. We have two pages of math for homework.
We continued and concluded our work with small particles in science.
If anyone has mentioned possibly taking a trip to Balboa Island Fun Zone, it is because I may have mentioned that it would be an interesting experience to drive your car onto the ferry to get there. The ferry can be found by turning right onto Jamboree from PCH south and continuing until you reach the ferry dock. Once across the water you will find restaurants, rides, and arcade games. Students in years past have based their transportation project on their family's trip to Balboa.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Sixty-Seventh Day
We were introduced to long-e spelled 'ee' and 'ea'. We reviewed antonyms.
We used physical number models to compare numbers with minor differences using the terms 'fewer' and 'more'. Our homework reviews this concept.
Half of the class (tables 2 and 4) got a turn (working with partner pairs) to solve a science challenge using our knowledge of small particle solids. Tables 1 and 3 will have their turn tomorrow.
We used physical number models to compare numbers with minor differences using the terms 'fewer' and 'more'. Our homework reviews this concept.
Half of the class (tables 2 and 4) got a turn (working with partner pairs) to solve a science challenge using our knowledge of small particle solids. Tables 1 and 3 will have their turn tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Forty-Seventh Day
Today was an interesting day, some of the reasons for which I can share here. We blended with and reviewed /k/ spelled k. So now we have 3 official spellings for /k/ plus /k/ blend spellings which have been added making this quite a complicated spelling sound. Please note I added some links to yesterday's post which includes child-friendly information on simple machines.
We also finished taking our district quarterly math test. A high percentage of us did very well including two perfect tests with 4's on the constructed response question. If you are interested in your child's individual results, please see me.
In science we took time to make observations on a liquid which has some properties of a solid. Some samples will be following our scientists home. The substance (gak) is non-toxic and cleans up fairly easily when dry, however it would be best if it is kept away from carpeting. It is water-based so it is best if not allowed to set on wood surfaces.
When we return from break I expect we will explore a substance called oobleck-fun!
Our homework is the story problem math page. There seemed to be some confusion with about 50% of the class on the algebra question from last night's homework. If a square plus a triangle equals a circle (or whatever), then we may conclude that a circle minus a triangle equals a square. And likewise, if a giraffe plus a lion equals an octopus, then an octopus minus giraffe equals lion.
We also finished taking our district quarterly math test. A high percentage of us did very well including two perfect tests with 4's on the constructed response question. If you are interested in your child's individual results, please see me.
In science we took time to make observations on a liquid which has some properties of a solid. Some samples will be following our scientists home. The substance (gak) is non-toxic and cleans up fairly easily when dry, however it would be best if it is kept away from carpeting. It is water-based so it is best if not allowed to set on wood surfaces.
When we return from break I expect we will explore a substance called oobleck-fun!
Our homework is the story problem math page. There seemed to be some confusion with about 50% of the class on the algebra question from last night's homework. If a square plus a triangle equals a circle (or whatever), then we may conclude that a circle minus a triangle equals a square. And likewise, if a giraffe plus a lion equals an octopus, then an octopus minus giraffe equals lion.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Thirty-Third Day
Today we began our first reading selection on community workers. We generated questions about workers we were interested in learning more about. We wrote a journal entry about ourselves in as a community worker.
In science we observed 7 different liquids noting their behavior and then generated a list of properties for liquids.
In math we worked on family of facts, or using 3 related numbers came up with 2 addition sentences and 2 subtraction sentences for the same numbers. Homework is the corresponding math homework.
I just realized I forgot to post a more definite schedule for Friday. I will try and remember to post some times tomorrow.
In science we observed 7 different liquids noting their behavior and then generated a list of properties for liquids.
In math we worked on family of facts, or using 3 related numbers came up with 2 addition sentences and 2 subtraction sentences for the same numbers. Homework is the corresponding math homework.
I just realized I forgot to post a more definite schedule for Friday. I will try and remember to post some times tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Twenty-Third day
We got a lot done today. We learned what a homophone was during blending. Eight students were ready for seminar and moved successfully through the process into revising. The next step will be proofreading after which students will have a one-on-one writing conference with me before the publishing step.
We breezed through an uncomplicated math lesson. The homework is the reteach page 3-7.
In science we discussed which properties of matter would be most useful for building a bridge. I modeled building a bridge and making a diagram. We then had to construct towers with our objects and make our own diagram. Later we will answer the question: which properties were most useful in constructing a tower?
We breezed through an uncomplicated math lesson. The homework is the reteach page 3-7.
In science we discussed which properties of matter would be most useful for building a bridge. I modeled building a bridge and making a diagram. We then had to construct towers with our objects and make our own diagram. Later we will answer the question: which properties were most useful in constructing a tower?
Friday, October 8, 2010
Twentieth Day
We've been in first grade for two tens already.
We finished up on Baby Animals. We began writing our first rough draft. This is our second stage of the writing process.
We practiced serving the ball for handball learning the reason for the lines on the ground.
We talked about addition math sentences.
We compared our two chosen objects from our table we made and shared a comparison orally with our partner using a sentence frame. Later we will contrast them using a another sentence frame.
Congratulations to table 1 for meeting the standard of 65 grams this week. Next week's goal will be 70 grams.
We finished up on Baby Animals. We began writing our first rough draft. This is our second stage of the writing process.
We practiced serving the ball for handball learning the reason for the lines on the ground.
We talked about addition math sentences.
We compared our two chosen objects from our table we made and shared a comparison orally with our partner using a sentence frame. Later we will contrast them using a another sentence frame.
Congratulations to table 1 for meeting the standard of 65 grams this week. Next week's goal will be 70 grams.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thirteenth Day
Today we reviewed our second thinking map, the Double Bubble. This allowed us to compare and contrast ourselves with a friend. Four quick workers were able to satisfactorily complete this task. The date on which the first student completes a particular class assignment is the date in which I enter into the grade book. When parent conference time rolls around and a particular assignment is incomplete for your child you will be able to calculate the difference in time it takes your child to work on a task and the fastest child. Learning the Double Bubble will allow us to apply compare/contrast skills to other subjects as well. When we examine different forms of transportation both across time and by type of energy consumed the Double Bubble will be particularly handy. Additionally, we worked on another page of our All About Me books. Tomorrow we will begin our Alphabet Books.
By the way, one of the reasons I'm keeping you updated on our in-class projects is so that you can use very specific language when speaking to your child in the afternoons, for example: "How much were you able to get done on_________?"; "Have you completed your ________? "When do you think you'll reach completion on your ________?"; etc.
In science we continued our exploration of forms of matter by choosing two solids and a list of properties. We practiced recording our observations in table format. Again, about five children were able to complete this task satisfactorily. The next step will be to pair-share our findings by using sentence frames to compare and contrast the two objects by using the information from our table.
For P.E. we began a game of relay sockball. We will continue the game tomorrow until all have had an opportunity to sock.
In math we completed the topic sheets together as there was a considerable amount of reading to be done. We did not complete the "at home connection" front page. Parents may complete this at home and the page may stay at home. I won't be collecting it. For homework please have your child complete the math homework page 19 and 20 (I think that's the page I don't have it in front of me).
By the way, one of the reasons I'm keeping you updated on our in-class projects is so that you can use very specific language when speaking to your child in the afternoons, for example: "How much were you able to get done on_________?"; "Have you completed your ________? "When do you think you'll reach completion on your ________?"; etc.
In science we continued our exploration of forms of matter by choosing two solids and a list of properties. We practiced recording our observations in table format. Again, about five children were able to complete this task satisfactorily. The next step will be to pair-share our findings by using sentence frames to compare and contrast the two objects by using the information from our table.
For P.E. we began a game of relay sockball. We will continue the game tomorrow until all have had an opportunity to sock.
In math we completed the topic sheets together as there was a considerable amount of reading to be done. We did not complete the "at home connection" front page. Parents may complete this at home and the page may stay at home. I won't be collecting it. For homework please have your child complete the math homework page 19 and 20 (I think that's the page I don't have it in front of me).
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Eighth Day
Today we learned and practiced the important science concept observe or observation. We learned the different forms of matter (solid, liquid, and gas). We then observed a collection of 8 solids and came up with a list of properties to describe them. On another day we will choose two objects and record properties on a table.
Tomorrow or Friday (depending on attendance) we will have our first math test. The test questions will look very much like the questions on the math page that is going home today. That paper may stay at home. For homework have your child complete the letter writing page.
Tomorrow or Friday (depending on attendance) we will have our first math test. The test questions will look very much like the questions on the math page that is going home today. That paper may stay at home. For homework have your child complete the letter writing page.
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