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!

November Scholastic Book Order

For November, instead of sending home more paper, I am instead trying out Scholastic's digital flyers for you to leaf through. (links are below) You can then place your order online. 

Classroom Code HFPT3

November digital flyers for Scholastic Books. 

Each grade level has their own selection of books. Click the flyer for your child or all!

1st Grade Flyers

2nd Grade Flyers

3rd Grade Flyers

If you would rather NOT place your order online still not a problem. Make your selection of books and send that in with a check made out to Scholastic Books. I will place the order for you with our classroom order! I have to place one anyways for our classroom book sponsor, so it is no extra trouble.

Tis the season! 

Please remember, if you are purchasing books as a gift, or a secret, please let me know. I will hold those books when they are delivered and keep them in our lounge for you to pick up.

Journeys Lesson 8

This week we are introducing new concepts in Journeys while learning about different types of weather and storms. Very engaging!!

Our new text this week are:

Super Storms

Genre: Informational Text

This text provides facts about a familiar topic: different kinds of storms.

Photos (graphic features) with captions will provide additional details about storms and ways to measure their effects. Students will also be identifying the main idea and details in a selection and discussing the cause and effect of storms.

Weather Poems

Genre: Poetry

Three poems about weather will allow students to compare perspectives, imagery, and the use of repetition. They will learn about how the sound of words can show images and feelings in poetry. They will also discuss repetition as a device used in poetry.

Winter Clothing for Recess

Please be sure your child is coming prepared to go outside for recess. They have TWO recesses they go out for. They will need boots, hats, gloves, snow pants, and jackets everyday. Westwoods has an extremely limited supply of spare winter gear that students can borrow if they happen to forget theirs. If your child needs assistance with winter gear to stay warm and dry for the season please let me know.