May 5/31/12

Hi! Today we continued to read the novel The Miraclous Journey of Edward Tulane. We are working in literature circles using the reading strategies as students rotate roles from reporter, investiagtor, fortune teller, plugger and artist!!

Spelling: Finish You Pick 3

Reading: 20 min, reread Edward Tulane Chapters 5-6 and role sheets

Math: Workbook pg 75

English: pg 136 #1-15

Wednesday 5/30/12

Hi! Sorry for forgetting to update blog yesterday! It's been a busy time of year as we are getting ready to end the school year. Today the students enjoyed a trip to the Shedd for our sea creature unit! We had a blast! I also want to give a special thank to Taco Burrito King for providing lunch for all the students today!!! Thank you!

Homework:
Spelling: You Pick 3

Reading: 20 min log and Edward Tulane literature circle role sheet

Thursday 5/24/12

Hi! FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!!!!!!!! Bring a plastic bag lunch (You might want to include an ice pack to keep lunch cool, I will also bring a cooler for the students to throw their lunches in) Students are allow to wear shorts (light material that will dry easily with the sun) and their Chicago T-Shirts they created!!!! Please make sure your child wears an extra tank under their white shirt since white shirts can become "see through" when wet. Lastly, please make sure your child gets to school on time!

Homework:
Spelling: finish "You Pick 3"

Reading: 20 min log


Writing: news article and sketch on Daniel H. Burnham's plan

Tuesday 5/22/12

Hi! Today the students were able to make 3D models of their sea creatures!!!! We also took our end of the year cumulative test for math. Students also published their Chicago Skyscraper/Sport news article today. Tomorrow we will be working on our next article were students will write about Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable or Daniel H. Burnham.

Homework:
Spelling: You Pick 3 

Math: Review worksheet

Reading: 20 min log..... read about Sea Creature

Monday 5/21/12

Hi! Today we began our Science/Nonfiction Reading Unit of Sea Creatures!!!! Every student was assigned a specific sea creature to research and to become an expert on! Reminder that Chicago History Field Trip is THIS FRIDAY!!!

Homework: 
Spelling: 5 times each

Writing: Draft 3 paragraphs of news story reporting on the best Chicago Skyscraper or Sport. Illustrate and write caption to match news story. Use research notes!!!!

Math: review worksheet in preparation for End of the Year Cumulative test

Reading: 20 min log, read Sea Creature leveled book and record 4 more "I learned... I wonder..." on notes while reading. 

Friday 5/18/12

Hi! Today we had a great day of learning as we integrated our Peru Unit for International Night and Chicago Unit for Writing/Social Studies into our center. Students learned a lot about Peru through today's read a loud and then worked at a map and flag making center. Students learned about the architectural of Chicago skyline! Reminder that are field trip will be next Friday May 25 th!

Homework:
Friday Folder: please review, sign, and return test

English Packet: Verb Practice

Reading: 20 min log

If internet is available: Students may work on their continue research to their opinion piece of BEST Chicago skyscraper or sport!

Thursday 5/17/12

Hi! Important reminder that our field trip as been postponed to due to the NATO Summit. We will be taking our Chicago Trip on Friday, May 25^th 2012. This will allow us to fully enjoy the sights of downtown Chicago.  New permission slips will be sent home tomorrow!

Homework:

Spelling: Glue Sort and Write Sort, study for Spelling Test!

Reading: 20 min log

Scholastic News: Read and complete questions in the back. 

Writing: practice Editing the Editor worksheet