This morning, after completing the Caught Ya and a quick math review on measurement, we entered the new spelling words into our spelling dictionaries:

everybody
everything
except
usually
vacation

We also looked at sample of student writing about another Native American tribe and discussed how we could improve it. We looked for an interesting beginning, discussed whether or not the paragraph made sense, and looked to see if the content was put in a logical order (it was). We revamped the beginning to be interesting but not too "game show host".

In math today, we reviewed last week's test. We talked about the difference between area and perimeter particularly. Together, we designed floor plans online and measured the area and perimeter of various rooms in the house. Click the link below to try it yourself:


Students were given grid paper to design a floor plan like the one you see pictured above. They were to calculate the area and perimeter of at least three rooms in the house. You can create any kind of house you like! Include game rooms, big closets, and a bedroom of course.

This afternoon we will review the job of Connector and how great readers make connections when they read books. (See the power point below.)

The students were assigned chapters to read in their Judy Blume book, as follows:

Double Fudge: pages 17-48
Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing: pages 10-28
Fudge-A-Mania: pages 12-42

While you are reading, you should try to make a good connection and record it on the form that went home for you.

We also will have time for rotation!

Seatwork: Continue to work on your paragraph on the Timucua for your glog (use the checklist).

Workshop: How to reorder a story that's been jumbled
I will give the students a copy of a story written by a second grader that has been disorganized. Your job is to cut out the sections and reorder them in a way that makes sense. Glue the strips down on the construction paper provided.

If we have time, we will paint white construction paper with very strong tea in order to make it look old fashioned. This art paper will be what you use to design your artwork for the Timucua glog.

At the end of the day (if we have time), we will share the second grader's story that was out of order and talk about how transition words help readers keep the story organized.



We hope you are feeling better and can come back to school tomorrow! Be sure to click the homework link on the right side of the blog so you can download our homework sheet for the week.

:)Mrs. Neal