Dec. Scholastic Book Order

On Tuesday, all students brought home a large December book order. There are FOUR magazines attached. If you would like to place an order please have this in by
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd

If you are completing your order online, you are welcome to make your order when you want, whenever you want, as many times as you want.  

Our Class Activation Code HFPT3

Please also remember to write a check with any orders made out to Scholastic Book Club for the exact amount. (One check for the total amount).  

Please NO CASH

Also, if you are ordering any books as gifts please let me know. I can set those books aside and get them to you at a separate time.

Thank you!! 

OPTIONAL Homework

OPTIONAL Homework for Thanksgiving break!

Both are pages below we did not get to in the classroom on Tuesday. I decided to send home as an activity to do over the break. I did not tell the kids this was OPTIONAL, so please pass on the message. Number one over the holiday break is to rest, relax, enjoy family and have fun! If kids could squeeze in a little time for a fun math and language arts activity that would be a bonus!

Each completed piece can get a clip up on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd for an added incentive.

LA/Writing - How to Cook a Turkey

This writing activity can be as goofy as the students would like! They can dress the turkey with any condiment, cook it in any appliance, and then present it with a silly finale. Details and elaboration are key! There is a planning page and a final form writing page. Have fun!

Math - 2 Digit Addition

Two digit addition with and without regrouping is something we have been working on in the classroom. Have the students show off their skills with this fun and festive math activity. Please encourage students to read and follow the directions. Thanks!

Facts & Opinions

This past week one of our focuses were facts and opinions. Students had fun learning the difference between each and then applying to different areas of learning. In addition to having fun with all facts and opinions under the sun, we also applied it to our Journeys anchor text this week, Jellies.

They had to dig into their information text and find facts and opinions from the text...while creating a jellyfish at the same time. Turned out awesome!

These came home on Friday for you to now enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Journeys Lesson 10

Within Lesson 10, and throughout our week, we will be focusing on a variety of new concepts, but also practicing and building on topics already learned. 

We also have two new texts that are of use when it comes to new concepts being reinforced.

Jellies: The Life of Jellyfish

Genre: Informational Text

Most children are fascinated by animals - as pets, in the wild, creepy, or exotic. This informational text helps children understand what particular physical features jellyfish have that help them survive.

This text will identify reasons to support a fact or an opinion while also identifying the author's purpose for writing the text.

Splash Photography

Genre: Informational Text

Children will regularly encounter informational text in textbooks, on the internet, and through other media. This text gives factual information about a familiar topic - photography - and will expand on children's knowledge of the topic with details about underwater photography.

Students will use a diagram to enhance understanding and discuss how labels help to clarify information in a text. 

Place Value Party!

Our afternoon celebration was a hit! We had so much fun through all our different party events. I am sure you will have some tired party goers! At least they are in their PJ's if a nap is required :)

Can't have a party without cake!

Place Value Cake

 

 

Riddle Me This

What letter of the alphabet can you drink?!

 

Party Break!

Pin the Bow Tie on the Clown

Note from Mrs. Gang

Volunteers Needed!

Please consider volunteering for our classroom book clubs if you can. I have extended sign ups through the month of December. I adjusted the time a little. Book Clubs will go from 10:50 - 11:55 each day. Thank you in advance for your help!! Greatly appreciated!

Book Club Sign Up

Snow Day #2

Snow Day #2 task and challenge...

READ READ READ READ

Find, build and snuggle in to a cozy place to read or listen to your snow day stories. 

In a fort

Under a table

By the fireplace

Covered in blankets

While burrowed in have someone take your picture, send it to me, and I will post it on our classroom blog right here in this post!

Don't forget to record your Book it! minutes!

Happy reading!!

Way to go Lexi!!

Olivia is reading in route!

Super duper reading Luke!

Marvelous job Madelynn!! 

Journeys Lesson 9

Anchor Text: How the Chipmunk Got His Stripes

Genre: Folktales

By reading this folktale, children will learn that folktales are stories that are

told again and again. In most folktales, the characters learn a lesson.

Key Learning Objectives

•  Describe how characters respond to problems in the story.

•  Recognize why authors repeat words and phrases in their

writing.

Paired Text: Why Rabbits Have Short Tails

Genre: Traditional Tale

Students should be able to identify the elements of a traditional story, including the story’s lesson or moral.

Key Learning Objectives

•  Discuss how characters in a story solve their problems.

•  Recognize the moral of a story.

Snow Day #1

In addition to enjoying the November snow day in the great outdoors...students can remember their at home resources as well...if they can squeeze it in!

* Extra math pages sent home on Wednesday from Math Unit 1 (reading pages coming next week)
ALL is review and something the students can do. This does not need to come back to school.

logins came home last week for SumDog
www.sumdog.com

(let me know if your child needs it again)

Fall challenge is still in motion!

www.getepic.com

Class Code: UVR7921

READ for your Book it! minutes and receive extra incentives at the end of each month!
READ READ READ READ READ

Kids know what to do when they get in to all websites!