We have had a busy yet exciting second week of school here in RM 21! We continued to particiate in activities to get to know one another and our classroom, but also began some of our academic work.
Math: We have started our first math topic (Topic 3) on place value. This week students learned all about math workshop in 4th grade. In this topic students have extended their current knowledge of place value to write larger numbers in standard, expanded, and word form. We also discussed the relationship between each place value and how this relationship can help us compare and order numbers.
Reader's Workshop: This week students were introduced to and practiced the 4 stages of reader's workshop; housekeeping, reading mini lesson, zone, and share. Together we reviewed previewing a books so that the books we choose are just right. Students will be using their reading journals to write letters back and fourth with Mrs. Williams discussing their thoughts about the books they are reading and reflecting on themselves as a strategic reader. Zone, or independent reading time, has been the favorite of the reader's workshop routines this week.
Writer's Workshop: Students created a small moment writing sample on Wednesday and Thursday. They have also worked to develop their hopes and dreams for 4th grade. Students first began to develop their ideas by creating a map of last years classroom and reflecting on challenges and proud moments from 3rd grade. Students have drafted and are working to publish their hopes and dreams for this year!
We also began the process of making our classroom rules by answering questions like... Why is school important? What does Mrs. Williams need to do in order to help you be successful? Our classroom should be ____ everyday. What do I need to do in order to be successful?
This week students also learned more about how their brains work. We discussed the benefit of making mistakes and the importance of taking risks and really stretching your brain. Ask your child about the very challenging Paper Challenge.
Our week ended today with our first Creative Art's Friday. Each Friday students will travel to each 4th grade classroom to participate in Poetry Workshop, Technology, PBL (Project Based Learning), and Art. This week in PBL students completed the Marshmallow Challenge. Small groups worked to build a spaghetti tower with a marshmallow on top. We reflected on the challenges and necessary skills for working in small groups to accomplish a task. (see pictures below)
Important Dates for Next Week:
Thursday 9/13 Picture Day
Thursday 9/20 Curriculum Night 6:00
Dance Party Friday - 4th graders get moving before beginning the day!
Our first Dancers of the Week!
PBL:
Math: We have started our first math topic (Topic 3) on place value. This week students learned all about math workshop in 4th grade. In this topic students have extended their current knowledge of place value to write larger numbers in standard, expanded, and word form. We also discussed the relationship between each place value and how this relationship can help us compare and order numbers.
Reader's Workshop: This week students were introduced to and practiced the 4 stages of reader's workshop; housekeeping, reading mini lesson, zone, and share. Together we reviewed previewing a books so that the books we choose are just right. Students will be using their reading journals to write letters back and fourth with Mrs. Williams discussing their thoughts about the books they are reading and reflecting on themselves as a strategic reader. Zone, or independent reading time, has been the favorite of the reader's workshop routines this week.
Writer's Workshop: Students created a small moment writing sample on Wednesday and Thursday. They have also worked to develop their hopes and dreams for 4th grade. Students first began to develop their ideas by creating a map of last years classroom and reflecting on challenges and proud moments from 3rd grade. Students have drafted and are working to publish their hopes and dreams for this year!
We also began the process of making our classroom rules by answering questions like... Why is school important? What does Mrs. Williams need to do in order to help you be successful? Our classroom should be ____ everyday. What do I need to do in order to be successful?
This week students also learned more about how their brains work. We discussed the benefit of making mistakes and the importance of taking risks and really stretching your brain. Ask your child about the very challenging Paper Challenge.
Our week ended today with our first Creative Art's Friday. Each Friday students will travel to each 4th grade classroom to participate in Poetry Workshop, Technology, PBL (Project Based Learning), and Art. This week in PBL students completed the Marshmallow Challenge. Small groups worked to build a spaghetti tower with a marshmallow on top. We reflected on the challenges and necessary skills for working in small groups to accomplish a task. (see pictures below)
Important Dates for Next Week:
Thursday 9/13 Picture Day
Thursday 9/20 Curriculum Night 6:00
Thursday 9/20 Curriculum Night 6:00
Dance Party Friday - 4th graders get moving before beginning the day!
Our first Dancers of the Week!
Our first Dancers of the Week!
PBL:
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