This week, we focused on:
Math- standard, expanded form, base ten blocks and comparing numbers, Which One Doesn't Belong with 4 random numbers (Thanks Abby for your WODB creations), Practice of basic addition facts- This will continue this week. We will also start H.O.M.E. math inquiry in class this week. This will go home next week.
Literature- Retell plan after read aloud of Sleeping Beauty
Novel Read: Chapter One- Because of Winn Dixie (my favourite)- Continuing to read this week.
Reading Strategies- Fix up Strategies (modelling) and conducting reading conferences.
Writing- Grammar Focus- What is a sentence? Subjects and Predicates- Word Wizard Assignment One completed in class.
This week- Word Wizard 2- Types of sentences.
Creative Writing- Recount- Students will discuss a "Slice of Summer"
Religion/Family Life- First liturgy with Father Rick
Digital Samaritan- We are reviewing and exploring the importance of being a Responsible Digital Citizen and how to use the internet safely and properly.
Gym- Cooperative Games- practising listening skills to learn new games and incorporating movement strategies for greater coordination and control
Stay tuned.. more excitement to report later...