Reading: This week the 3rd graders learned about literal and non-literal (figurative) language. The 4th graders learned about similes and made simile self portraits.
We took a Latin/Greek test. The tests are getting harder so the students really need to make sure they are studying. They have to know what the Latin/Greek root means, a word that has the root in it, and know why the word has the root in it. For example if the root is -bi, it mean 2. An example word is bicycle. Bicycle has the root bi in it because a bicycle has 2 wheels.
We are working on using our time wisely during Daily 5. The students have a schedule of what is due each week and what test they will have during the week. Some of the students are still choosing to read a fun book during several rounds, so they are not completing their edmodo on time or studying for an upcoming test. I know they will get better at managing their time the more practice they get.
The students received new spelling words on Monday and will have a test on them on Thursday the 15th.
Writing- We finished our best animal writing.
Grammar-We learned a very catchy song about concrete and abstract nouns. The students did a good job learning about these to types of nouns.
Projects- We started learning about simple machines. We watched a Bill Nye video and took notes on the different types of simple machines. Then they got to build a pulley and a wheel and axle. They had so much fun doing this and were very creative!
Conferences are coming up. Almost all of you have already signed up for your conference time. If you did not get the sign up genius email to sign up for a conference please let me know.
