Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Today we cam in the classroom and read.  Then we went to PE.  Then we read some more.  Next we did some math.  Next we had social studies.  Then we went out to recess and had lunch.  Then we had math.  Later we voted.  Harding voted for Barack Obama-237 over Mitt Romney-97.

-Briana

Learning Targets:
Reading: I recognize and use nonfiction text features.
Math:  I can add and subtract whole numbers mentally. (4-1)

Homework:
Read 20 Minutes
Math Sheet (Side 4-1)
Social Studies iSymbols iPad (just those who haven't completed this)

Monday, October 29, 2012

We watched an Auto Be Good video this morning.  Then we read to self.  Then we went to computer lab and IC check out.  Then our reading buddies came.  When we watched an election video.  Next we went out to recess and had lunch.  Then we read.  Next we did a math pretest.  Then we had recess.  After we did our rotations.  Next we had guidance.

-Briana

Monday, October 22, 2012

Red Ribbon Week!  This week the Student Leaders do the special announcements for it.  Some of this week's themese are: wearing hats to "Shade Out Drugs," wear red.  Those are just 2 of them though.  There's one for each day of the week except Monday.  This morning we had P.E.  We did line tag and hockey.  Something else we're doing today is social studies.  We just had our North-East region test, so I wonder if we'll keep working on it or start a new region?  I'll have to wait and find out!

-Ashton

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

We went to IC Skills.  Then we went to read and ask questions.  Next we read Super Chicken Nugget Boy.  Then we did our book projects.  Next we went to science.  Then we went to lunch.  Then we had a math timed test and art.  After recess we did some reading.

-Cassie

Monday, October 15, 2012

Today we watched Auto B Good.  The lesson is to be respectful.  We worked on taking Big Ideas to Specific Ideas.  We also had music and math.  We did spelling (this is our big review week!).  We did our social studies tests and our book projects.  We went our for recess and then came in for lunch.  We started Topic 3 in Math today.

-Cassie

Learning Targets:
Math: I can read and write 3-digit and 4-digit numbers.
Reading: I ask questions throughout the reading cycle.
Writing: I can narrow my ideas.

Photo Rewind #4

Another week has passed.  Here's what we were up to!

We practiced our citizenship skills and voted for two student leaders to represent our classroom!

Another fun way to practice our math facts!  In this one we see who can slap the answer fastest!

Here we were doing some reviewing before our math test.  We love to use maninipulatives as tools when we are solving math problems!



This shelf has books that we have borrowed from the AEA and it is an incredibly popular source of great reads!  We seem to have a class hooked on graphic novels!




We did some matching to review our states and capitals of the Northeast Region.  This pair was really thinking when they pulled out the map to help them out!



Sometimes we are all so buried in our books that Miss Staudt doesn't even want to interrupt us to start the next lesson!



And sometimes we just need to rest a moment (or just pose for a picture before heading back to our seats!)  Such a funny group!



Meet our new student leaders!  We are so excited to have them represent our class!

Our classroom library is a frequently visited place, and Miss Staudt LOVES when she catches students exploring new genres!

Friday, October 12, 2012

First we read.  Then we did our spelling test.  In PE we played volleyball.  Next we had writing, math, and read Super Chicken Nugget Boy.  We voted for student leaders - Ashton and Jahmen won!  We did a math test and some problem solving.  After recess we did before, during, and after reading questions with an article.  We played Ms. Beatty's game board about the Election book and it was boys versus girls.  The boys won.  At the end of the day Katelyn did her sharing.

-Skylar and Michaela

Thursday, October 11, 2012

First we read, then we went to computers and checked out books.  Next we had reading buddies.  Then we worked on questioning.  Then we read Super Chicken Nugget Boy.  Next we had a fire drill and went to Making Meaning.  Then recess and lunch.  Then we watched another Storylord!  We did a survey and we left to go home.

-Skylar

Learning Targets:
Reading: I can ask questions before, during, and after reading.
Math: Topic 3 Pretest
Writing: I can use memories as ideas for writing.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

First we read.  Next we went to music and learned A,B,C,D,E,F,G notes.  Then we got iPads!  Then we worked on QAR.  Then we had making meaning.  Next we read.  After lunch we took a time test and a math test.  Then we had recess.  Next we watched a movie and had literacy workshop.

-Skylar

Learning Targets:
Reading: I can ask questions before, during, and after reading.
Math: Topic 2 Test
Writing: I can use memories as ideas for stories.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

First we did writing.  Next we went to PE and played matball.  Erin earned the nickname Eecharo.  Next we read and then we worked on math.  I had to miss reading but they played Sparkle and Miss Staudt read aloud.  Next we worked on QAR.  Then we did science and made experiments.  After lunch we did math and then did literacy workshop.

-Skylar

Learning Targets:
Reading: I can ask questions before, during, and after reading.
Math: Review Topic 2

Monday, October 8, 2012

We watched Auto B Good. Then we talked about it.  We went to IC Skills and helped Mrs. Staudt with books.  Then we went to the card catalog and did this test thing.  Then we had math.  We played math games.  Then we read our poem of the week and found the rhymes.  Next we started reading Super Chicken Nugget Boy and the Furious Fry.  It is about a new kid and a bully.  Then we worked on questions while we read.  Next we had science.  Then we went to recess, lunch, and math.  Next we went to art and finished our clay project.  Then we watched a movie!  Then we talked about the movie and did some work on QAR.  We read to self before we went home.

-Skylar

(Wow!  You really covered our whole day! - Miss Staudt)

Learning Targets:
Reading: I know the difference between In the book and In my Head QARS.
Math: I can solve basic addition problems.

Photo Rewind #3

Our apologies for not posting this week!  Miss Staudt was gone all day Tuesday (read on to find out why!) and our student blogger let the blog sleep in his desk each night so it didn't get shared with you!  Next week!  We do have LOTS of pictures to share this week though, so you'll still have a pretty good idea of what went on all week in 129!



We've been working on the writing trait Ideas and did some prewriting for a story with groups after reading about the big idea of "be yourself" in A Bad Case of Stripes.

 

Miss Staudt was gone all day on Tuesday to the Great Lakes Regional Social Studies Conference in Des Moines.  She gave two presentations to other teachers and received an award for being the year's Outstanding New Social Studies Teacher!  The students were very proud!



Governor Branstad designated Wednesday, October 3 as a day focused on making our state more healthy.  We took part in the Healthiest State Walk and met Governor Branstad's challenge!



The fall colors made for a beautiful walk!




It was fun to walk with our friends!




In Social Studies we have been exploring the cultures of the people who first populated the United States by analyzing artifacts from each culture.  The group studying the Latino culture loved the bright colors in this traditional blanket!




After studying their culture, each group made a poster and shared the information with the rest of the class!




After reading our story this week - The Kid's Invention Book - we practiced our interview skills asking THICK questions to our friends who were pretending to be the characters in our book.  The students asked great questions and our volunteers showed off their understanding of our book!




We borrowed this number line from Mrs. Hansen and used it to practice some of our math facts.  It was nice to be up and moving while we were learning!  Check out our video update to see us in action!




In our story this week a boy invented a prosthetic for his friend so they could both play baseball.  We connected this idea with the questioning skills we have been working on and had a great learning experience!  Miss Staudt's uncle, Scott Dight, has worn prosthetic arms and legs since birth.  He answered lots of our questions about prosthetics and living with a disability.  Miss Staudt was so proud of how respectful the students were!




This week was Jahmen's turn to share something with the class.  He told us about his wrestling trophy and shoes!





Video Update

Here's a video from our lessons this week.  We used Mrs. Hansen's number line for the floor to practice our 2's and 3's multiplication facts a little more actively!  It was a great way to get up and moving!