This morning, we started the day by solving this problem.
The students shared a variety of strategies, such as regrouping the blocks and adding the totals of each model.
Then, we continued to work on representing numbers in expanded forms and comparing numbers, The second expanded form sheet (p. 41) is to be completed for homework tonight.
In Language, we started to explore the Word Wall words. We discussed when we use words like "because" and "anyone", common spelling errors people make when using these words, and tips for remembering the proper spelling.
Next, we worked on our second recount, writing about our weekends and following the exemplar I created about my weekend. The students came up with some great ideas, now we will be adding some supporting detail. Each recount paragraph should have an introduction, three main points (with one to two examples/details for each main point) and a conclusion. We will continue to work on this recount on Wednesday.
This afternoon, we took out books from the Learning Commons for the first time this year, and had a chance to do some silent reading.
I also gave the students their accounts and passwords, so they could start to explore the Dreambox program. I invite you to look at the site tonight. User names and passwords are written in the students' agendas.
Just click on "Skinner - 3" then enter the User Name and Password and you can get started!
Finally, in Science, we discussed some of the different parts that a structure might have, and the steps we could take to strengthen and support these parts of the structure.
I hope you had a chance to check out the Junglesport Website. I know the students are really looking forward to their chance to try it out on Thursday afternoon.
Have a great evening.
Mr. Skinner
