We are reading a story called La Bamba. The kids got to listen to the song today. That led us to a discussion of Buddy Holly and Big Bopper. Here are the links they requested for the songs we heard today!
Buddy Holly
Big Bopper
Ritchie Valens
crash information
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Week 4 lessons and objectives
Reading: We will be working with a new story this week, La Bamba. This story is about a lip syncing contest. To end our unit, in a couple of weeks, we will have a lip sync contest in class. This is a really fun activity! The kids really enjoy it.We took our first skills test on Friday. We'll be correcting it on Monday.
*Story Structure
*Predicting outcomes
*Creating and reading a timeline
*Using proof from text to support answers to questions
Grammar:
* Common and proper nouns
* Abstract and concrete nouns
Vocabulary:
*La Bamba vocabulary: test on Friday
Click on the links to play some vocabulary study games
Remember to check the wiki link on the right side of the screen to get a list of your words this week
*flashcards
*game
Spelling:
* Test Thursday
* Roots spec/spect/op
Writing:
* using flashback in a story
* indenting new paragraphs
* parts of a paragraph
Book orders are due on Wednesday. The kids have an online code if you'd like to order your books online instead of sending a check to school.
Friday, September 6, 2013
9-6-13
Homework
Picture dictionary (not Bock's group)
Jumpstart 4a
Late work and work that needs to be fixed
Book orders are due Wednesday!
Picture dictionary (not Bock's group)
Jumpstart 4a
Late work and work that needs to be fixed
Book orders are due Wednesday!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
9-5
I was out of the district at meetings today. I'm not 100% sure what our guest teacher assigned the kids. For that reason, I will not be collecting homework tomorrow. READ 20 minutes tonight!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
9-4
Homework today:
Jumpstart 3B
Read 20 minutes
I will be out of the district tomorrow for a meeting. I will return any calls and emails after school!
Jumpstart 3B
Read 20 minutes
I will be out of the district tomorrow for a meeting. I will return any calls and emails after school!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
9-3-13
Homework:
Grade a character (not Bock's kids)
Plural worksheet: both sides
Read 20 minutes
We will have a short assembly tomorrow morning to talk about our Bronco Pride School-wide rules!
Grade a character (not Bock's kids)
Plural worksheet: both sides
Read 20 minutes
We will have a short assembly tomorrow morning to talk about our Bronco Pride School-wide rules!
