I can't believe the 1st quarter is over! We spent a lot of time reviewing and assessing this week.
Reading: This week we didn't have mini lessons because I needed to complete assessments.
The students received new Latin/Greek roots on Monday. They are pre, post, un/mis and ful. They will have a test on these on October 22.
We had a spelling test on Thursday. They will receive new words on Monday.
Writing: The students completed a writing assessment.
Grammar: We reviewed and assessed.
Projects: The students learned about their new projects. They are going to build a catapult to launch a mini pumpkin. They found out who they were partners with, then researched some different kinds of catapults. They had to give me a list of supplies they would need. These were quite funny. They ranged from nails, pvc pipe and bungee cords to a 10 ft. board and a skill saw!! Needless to say no one will get to use a skill saw in class!! The students were told not to go home and tell their parents they had to go buy a bunch of things for their project. I said if you happen to have something at your house and your parents are okay with you bringing it in, that is fine (except the skill saw (o: ).
Up coming events:
* The book fair will be here next week. Our class will get to go preview on Tuesday.
* Thursday is monster hair day and family night at the book fair.
* Conferences will be on October 23rd
* Our class Halloween party will be on October 29. The students can wear their costumes to school that day.
