In writing this week students tinkered with the final drafts of their persuasive essays. Many students posted them on their blogs. Students shared them in class in a 'round robin' sort of arrangement. In our class meeting after the shared readings, students clearly articulated that reading each other's work helps them reflect on their own. Other themes emerged too. Students were able to reflect on the whole process-how long it was and sometimes discouraging and the delight they now feel in having a finished piece. That is helpful as we return to our realistic fiction and then move on to a report writing piece. More about that later!
In math, Ms. Ward reports, "Third Graders are exploring measurement concepts including volume, mass and length this week. An adventurous work place was introduced; focusing on hands-on opportunities for estimating amounts and measuring to find the exact quantity. Number Corner involves measurement of time intervals and ideas about fractions." In Grade Four students learned about metric conversions. Specifically they learned about conversions from grams to kilograms, meters to kilometers, milliliters to liters. They also reviewed all of the math content in Unit 4. This included many methods for calculating multi-digit addition and subtraction problems, elapsed time, using data from ratio tables to solve problems and measurement. On Friday, students completed the Unit 4 assessment.
We have renewed our interest in expanding our vocabulary. We are using words that come up in Red Clover books as well as those identified in reading groups.
We look forward to our parent teacher conferences which begin on Monday. Please remember, no regular school for students on Monday.
In math, Ms. Ward reports, "Third Graders are exploring measurement concepts including volume, mass and length this week. An adventurous work place was introduced; focusing on hands-on opportunities for estimating amounts and measuring to find the exact quantity. Number Corner involves measurement of time intervals and ideas about fractions." In Grade Four students learned about metric conversions. Specifically they learned about conversions from grams to kilograms, meters to kilometers, milliliters to liters. They also reviewed all of the math content in Unit 4. This included many methods for calculating multi-digit addition and subtraction problems, elapsed time, using data from ratio tables to solve problems and measurement. On Friday, students completed the Unit 4 assessment.
We have renewed our interest in expanding our vocabulary. We are using words that come up in Red Clover books as well as those identified in reading groups.
We look forward to our parent teacher conferences which begin on Monday. Please remember, no regular school for students on Monday.
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