5th Growing Block
Week #25 Dates 3/23 - 3/27
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - PD DAY / NO STUDENTS
T- continue working on yesterday's activity
W - continue working individually or partner work on our National Parks
Th-
F-
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - PD DAY / NO STUDENTS
T- continue working on yesterday's activity
W - continue working individually or partner work on our National Parks
Th-
F-
Week #24 Dates 3/16 - 3/20
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - continue to work on our USA National Parks research activity
T- continue to work on our USA National Parks research activity
W - PERSONAL DAY
Th- SPRING BREAK
F- SPRING BREAK
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - continue to work on our USA National Parks research activity
T- continue to work on our USA National Parks research activity
W - PERSONAL DAY
Th- SPRING BREAK
F- SPRING BREAK
Week #23 Dates 3/9 - 3/13
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - USA National Parks Parks research activity - 3 attractions with a caption
T- continue to work on USA National Parks research activity 3 attractions with a caption
W - continue working individually or partner work on our National Parks - captions + wildlife
Th- continue to work on USA National Parks research activity
F-
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - USA National Parks Parks research activity - 3 attractions with a caption
T- continue to work on USA National Parks research activity 3 attractions with a caption
W - continue working individually or partner work on our National Parks - captions + wildlife
Th- continue to work on USA National Parks research activity
F-
Week #22 Dates 3/2 - 3/6
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - USA National Parks Word Search with a Buddy or 2
T- continue working on yesterday's activity
W - continue working individually or partner work on our National Parks
Th- NO GROWING BLOCK - ASSEMBLY
F- NO GROWING BLOCK / STEAM
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - USA National Parks Word Search with a Buddy or 2
T- continue working on yesterday's activity
W - continue working individually or partner work on our National Parks
Th- NO GROWING BLOCK - ASSEMBLY
F- NO GROWING BLOCK / STEAM
Week #21 Dates: 2/24 - 2/28 NO MRS. CASSUTT - INFLUENZA A
Week #20 Dates: 2/17 - 2/21
Standard(s): Multi-paragraph writing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 5 here.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.6
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.
M - continue with the Big Cheese Writing on Zak -
T - Big Cheese Writing - review nouns and write the Introduction together - learners will copy from the board
W -Big Cheese Writing - review adjectives and write the next paragraph - learners will copy from the board
Th - Big Cheese Writing - brainstorm verbs and write another paragraph - learners will copy from the board
F- Big Cheese Writing - review all paragraphs and tweak if necessary -
Standard(s): Multi-paragraph writing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 5 here.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.6
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.
M - continue with the Big Cheese Writing on Zak -
T - Big Cheese Writing - review nouns and write the Introduction together - learners will copy from the board
W -Big Cheese Writing - review adjectives and write the next paragraph - learners will copy from the board
Th - Big Cheese Writing - brainstorm verbs and write another paragraph - learners will copy from the board
F- Big Cheese Writing - review all paragraphs and tweak if necessary -
Week #19 Dates: 2/10 - 2/14
Standard(s): Multi-paragraph writing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 5 here.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.6
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.
M - Big Cheese Writing - whole group writing - brainstorm about the special person Zak
T - Big Cheese Writing - whole group writing - nouns
W - Big Cheese Writing - whole group writing - adjectives
Th - Valentine's Day Party - NO GROUP
F- NO SCHOOL VALENTINE'S DAY
Standard(s): Multi-paragraph writing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 5 here.) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.6
With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of two pages in a single sitting.
M - Big Cheese Writing - whole group writing - brainstorm about the special person Zak
T - Big Cheese Writing - whole group writing - nouns
W - Big Cheese Writing - whole group writing - adjectives
Th - Valentine's Day Party - NO GROUP
F- NO SCHOOL VALENTINE'S DAY
Week #18 Dates: 2/3 - 2/7
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - continue to brainstorm adjectives and nouns about Zakary our new Big Cheese of the week
T- continue with yesterday's writing about Zakary
W - Word Ladders and Make a Word in the common's area
Th- Continue with Tuesday's writing about Zakary using noun's
F- Continue with yesterday's writing on Zakary focusing on verbs.
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - continue to brainstorm adjectives and nouns about Zakary our new Big Cheese of the week
T- continue with yesterday's writing about Zakary
W - Word Ladders and Make a Word in the common's area
Th- Continue with Tuesday's writing about Zakary using noun's
F- Continue with yesterday's writing on Zakary focusing on verbs.
Week #17 Dates: 1/27 = 1/31
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - NO GROWING BLOCK / ASSEMBLY FOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR
T- Worked on nouns and writing another multi-paragraph on Lyle. Brainstormed words and sentences about Lyle.
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Th-
F- NO GROWING BLOCK / STEAM
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - NO GROWING BLOCK / ASSEMBLY FOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR
T- Worked on nouns and writing another multi-paragraph on Lyle. Brainstormed words and sentences about Lyle.
W -
Th-
F- NO GROWING BLOCK / STEAM
Week #16 Dates: 1/20 - 1/24
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - NO SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
T- NO GROWING BLOCK / SPELLING BEE
W - As a whole group we continued to write about Lyle, our BIG CHEESE / using verbs in paragraph writing
Th- As a whole group we continued to write about Lyle, our BIG CHEESE / using adjectives in paragraph writing
F- NO GROWING BLOCK / STEAM
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.2a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
M - NO SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
T- NO GROWING BLOCK / SPELLING BEE
W - As a whole group we continued to write about Lyle, our BIG CHEESE / using verbs in paragraph writing
Th- As a whole group we continued to write about Lyle, our BIG CHEESE / using adjectives in paragraph writing
F- NO GROWING BLOCK / STEAM
yWeek #15 Dates: 1/13 - 1/17 (I will plan for Monday and Arla will take the rest of the week).
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M -Learners will hopefully complete their snowglobe writing.
T- Last day to work on Snowglobe writing / Those learners that are done may read.
W - Began writing about our BIG CHEESE Writing Activity; talked about parts of speech and brainstormed examples
Th - Brainstormed sentences for a great introduction...
F- NO GROWING BLOCK TODAY DUE TO CLASSROOM PARTIES
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M -Learners will hopefully complete their snowglobe writing.
T- Last day to work on Snowglobe writing / Those learners that are done may read.
W - Began writing about our BIG CHEESE Writing Activity; talked about parts of speech and brainstormed examples
Th - Brainstormed sentences for a great introduction...
F- NO GROWING BLOCK TODAY DUE TO CLASSROOM PARTIES
Week #14 Dates: 1/6 - 1/10 ( I will plan for this week)
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M -Today we all talked about what we did for Christmas and what was our best gift ever. Discussed possible sentences for sharing.
T- Today i introduced what would happen if we were caught in a snowglobe and couldn't get out. Learners brainstormed possible ideas and questions with an elbow buddy. Some conference with an adult.
W - Learners continues with yesterday's activity.
Th - Learners continued working with their snow globe writing
F -NO GROWING BLOCK TODAY DUE TO STEM
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M -Today we all talked about what we did for Christmas and what was our best gift ever. Discussed possible sentences for sharing.
T- Today i introduced what would happen if we were caught in a snowglobe and couldn't get out. Learners brainstormed possible ideas and questions with an elbow buddy. Some conference with an adult.
W - Learners continues with yesterday's activity.
Th - Learners continued working with their snow globe writing
F -NO GROWING BLOCK TODAY DUE TO STEM
Week #13 Dates: 12/16 - 12/20 (Arla will plan)
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Mrs. Runyon read Chapter 6 in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Together we completed questions over Chapter 6 in our packets.
T- Mrs. Runyon will read Chapter 7 and we will complete all questions in our packets.
W - Movie, Pop and Popcorn Day (Arla will supply the popcorn and I will supply the pop).
Th-NO GROWING BLOCK DUE TO TEACHER COMMENTS
F- NO GROWING BLOCK TODAY DUE TO CLASSROOM PARTIES
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Mrs. Runyon read Chapter 6 in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Together we completed questions over Chapter 6 in our packets.
T- Mrs. Runyon will read Chapter 7 and we will complete all questions in our packets.
W - Movie, Pop and Popcorn Day (Arla will supply the popcorn and I will supply the pop).
Th-NO GROWING BLOCK DUE TO TEACHER COMMENTS
F- NO GROWING BLOCK TODAY DUE TO CLASSROOM PARTIES
Week #12 Dates: 12/9 - 12/13 (Arla's turn to plan for the week)
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.4
With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
M - Data Folders / Arla will read a chapter or 2 from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson and learners will attempt to listen attentively and then we will work on packet questions for comprehension together at the end of each day. Learners really need to work on writing good sentences.
T-Data Folders / continue to work on Monday's activity
W-Data Folders / continue to work on Tuesday's activity
Th-Data Folders / continue to work on Wednesday's activity
F-Data Folders / continue to work on Thursday's activity
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.4
With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
M - Data Folders / Arla will read a chapter or 2 from The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson and learners will attempt to listen attentively and then we will work on packet questions for comprehension together at the end of each day. Learners really need to work on writing good sentences.
T-Data Folders / continue to work on Monday's activity
W-Data Folders / continue to work on Tuesday's activity
Th-Data Folders / continue to work on Wednesday's activity
F-Data Folders / continue to work on Thursday's activity
Week #11 Dates: 12/2 - 12/6 (My turn to plan for the week)
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Data Folders / Learners will take turns reading the Crayola Passage out loud. Group discussion and highlighting evidence from the text that helps with how the company produced so much.
T-Data Folders/ Continue with Monday's work.
W-Data Folders/ Learners will complete the time line of the crayola crayons and will color the hidden crayon picture.
Th-Data Folders/ Learners will log onto Epic and read some books about Crayola / Crayons. Each learner will come up with 2-3 questions to ask another learner about what they have learned this week. Make sure that each question has the answer written down too.
F - Data Folders / Question and answer time as a whole group. Each learner was excited to share their questions today. After we were done asking questions, we watched a short video on "How Crayon's were Made".
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Data Folders / Learners will take turns reading the Crayola Passage out loud. Group discussion and highlighting evidence from the text that helps with how the company produced so much.
T-Data Folders/ Continue with Monday's work.
W-Data Folders/ Learners will complete the time line of the crayola crayons and will color the hidden crayon picture.
Th-Data Folders/ Learners will log onto Epic and read some books about Crayola / Crayons. Each learner will come up with 2-3 questions to ask another learner about what they have learned this week. Make sure that each question has the answer written down too.
F - Data Folders / Question and answer time as a whole group. Each learner was excited to share their questions today. After we were done asking questions, we watched a short video on "How Crayon's were Made".
Week #10 Dates: 11/25 - 11/29 (Arla plans this week).
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Data Folders/Learners worked on their Turkey Packets with working on writing quality sentences using quotation marks instead of speech bubbles. Focus on adjectives and adverbs.
T-Data Folders/ Learners finished up writing their Turkey booklets with complete sentences with quotation marks. Next they watched a short version video on The First Thanksgiving and then completed a compare and contrast graphic organizer.
W-Data Folders/ Continue to watch the video on The First Thanksgiving and complete the graphic organizer.
Th-Data Folders / THANKSGIVING BREAK
F-NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Data Folders/Learners worked on their Turkey Packets with working on writing quality sentences using quotation marks instead of speech bubbles. Focus on adjectives and adverbs.
T-Data Folders/ Learners finished up writing their Turkey booklets with complete sentences with quotation marks. Next they watched a short version video on The First Thanksgiving and then completed a compare and contrast graphic organizer.
W-Data Folders/ Continue to watch the video on The First Thanksgiving and complete the graphic organizer.
Th-Data Folders / THANKSGIVING BREAK
F-NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Week #9 Dates: 11/18 - 11/22 (My turn to plan for the week) OREO OPINION WRITING
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Data Folders/ Mrs. Cassutt gave all learners the opportunity to express their thoughts about 'All Round School". May learners had some great comments and reasonings and some were not sure what to think. This was definitely a great conversation piece where all learners were engaged in the total conversation. Mrs. Runyon also made a connection to a paper she had written in grad school. Next the learners were given the real TOPIC of their assignment: school lunches. Each learner was instructed to write the topic as School Lunches on their OREO graphic organizers. then they each were given ample tine to write a topic sentences along with 3 reasons and examples to support their own opinion sentence.
T-Data Folders/ Each learner will continue to work on yesterdays assignment on Opinion Writing about school lunches. Some learners conference with one of the 3 adults before writing their final draft.
W-Data Folders/ continue with Monday's assignment / Some learners are ready to share their end product.
Th-Data Folders/
F-NO SCHOOL TODAY / DEBATE
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Data Folders/ Mrs. Cassutt gave all learners the opportunity to express their thoughts about 'All Round School". May learners had some great comments and reasonings and some were not sure what to think. This was definitely a great conversation piece where all learners were engaged in the total conversation. Mrs. Runyon also made a connection to a paper she had written in grad school. Next the learners were given the real TOPIC of their assignment: school lunches. Each learner was instructed to write the topic as School Lunches on their OREO graphic organizers. then they each were given ample tine to write a topic sentences along with 3 reasons and examples to support their own opinion sentence.
T-Data Folders/ Each learner will continue to work on yesterdays assignment on Opinion Writing about school lunches. Some learners conference with one of the 3 adults before writing their final draft.
W-Data Folders/ continue with Monday's assignment / Some learners are ready to share their end product.
Th-Data Folders/
F-NO SCHOOL TODAY / DEBATE
Week #8 Dates: 11/11 - 11/15 (Arla planned lessons this week). World Kindness Day
Standards: W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a: Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension 51.1B: Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details 5.1.D: Providing a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.ex
M -NO SCHOOL - VETERAN'S DAY
T- Data Folders / Some learners finished working on their Favorite Candy sentences and sent to Mrs. Cassutt to be printed from last week. Mrs. Runyon introduced our World Kindness writing project for the week. Packets were passed out and discussed. Learners broke into smaller groups and adult teachers were in charge of a specific group. why
W-Data Folders / Learners all worked on their World Kindness packets; graphic organizer and giving 3 reasons why they think that it is important for them to show kindness to others.
Th-Date Folders / Learners met with an adult and conference before they finished their final projects. Those learners that were ready to continue did just that. All learners were given the option to create a rap, song, poem, or short story to go along with their thoughts.
F-Data Folders / continued working on World Kindness packets and completed their choice of a project. Shared verbally with each other in a larger group setting.
Standards: W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a: Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension 51.1B: Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details 5.1.D: Providing a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.ex
M -NO SCHOOL - VETERAN'S DAY
T- Data Folders / Some learners finished working on their Favorite Candy sentences and sent to Mrs. Cassutt to be printed from last week. Mrs. Runyon introduced our World Kindness writing project for the week. Packets were passed out and discussed. Learners broke into smaller groups and adult teachers were in charge of a specific group. why
W-Data Folders / Learners all worked on their World Kindness packets; graphic organizer and giving 3 reasons why they think that it is important for them to show kindness to others.
Th-Date Folders / Learners met with an adult and conference before they finished their final projects. Those learners that were ready to continue did just that. All learners were given the option to create a rap, song, poem, or short story to go along with their thoughts.
F-Data Folders / continued working on World Kindness packets and completed their choice of a project. Shared verbally with each other in a larger group setting.
Week #7 Dates: 11/4 - 11/8
Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2.A Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
M - Data Folders; / Today is my first day to join Mrs. Runyon and Mrs. Vermillion's group of learners. My 5 learners will continue to work on the project that we have been for a few weeks. We will go over the expectations together. The other learners will have the chance to either write a topic sentence and 3 details with adult guidance and supervision about King Tut and / or their favorite candy for National Candy Day which is today November 4th.
T- Data Folders / Learners will continue to work on the same writing assignment as yesterday. Mrs. Vermillion, Mrs. Runyon and myself will conference with each student as they progress with their writing assignment.
W-Data Folders / Read for Enjoyment or AR
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F-NO MRS. CASSUTT - DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT IN SIOUX FALLS
Week #6 Dates: 10/28 - 11/1 Red Ribbon Week
Standards: W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a: Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension 51.1B: Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details 5.1.D: Providing a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.ex
M - Data Folders / Learners went to the library to check out any books with Mrs. Cassutt that they think they might need for their topic.
T- Data Folders / Learners began to search for a cub-topic of their choice that falls under the main topics that we decided on.
W-Data Folders / Read for Enjoyment or AR
Th-Date Folders / Learners are to continue to work on writing an intro or topic sentences with a hook and to include 3 details about their specific topic of choice. Conferenced with Zakary and Servier. ( No Edy)
F-Data Folders / Learners are to continue to work on writing an intro or topic sentences with a hook and to include 3 details about their specific topic of choice. / Conferenced with Servier, Rui and Trystan F. moves to Jen's Group on Monday.
Standards: W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a: Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension 51.1B: Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details 5.1.D: Providing a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.ex
M - Data Folders / Learners went to the library to check out any books with Mrs. Cassutt that they think they might need for their topic.
T- Data Folders / Learners began to search for a cub-topic of their choice that falls under the main topics that we decided on.
W-Data Folders / Read for Enjoyment or AR
Th-Date Folders / Learners are to continue to work on writing an intro or topic sentences with a hook and to include 3 details about their specific topic of choice. Conferenced with Zakary and Servier. ( No Edy)
F-Data Folders / Learners are to continue to work on writing an intro or topic sentences with a hook and to include 3 details about their specific topic of choice. / Conferenced with Servier, Rui and Trystan F. moves to Jen's Group on Monday.
Week #5 Dates: 10/21-10/25
Standards: W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a: Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension 51.1B: Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details 5.1.D: Providing a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.exts to examine a topic and convey a general observation and focus, and group related information logica
M - Data Folders / Mini-lesson using 2 videos on informative writing. Learners will pick a topic of their choice and write 1 topic sentence and choose 3 sup-topics. Conference as we go along.
T- Data Folders / NO GROWING BLOCK Mini-lesson using video #3 on informative writing. Learners will pick a topic of their choice and write 1 topic sentence and choose 3 sup-topics.
W-Data Folders/ Learners will pick a topic of their choice and write 1 topic sentence and choose 3 sup-topics.
Th-Date Folders / Learners will pick a topic of their choice and write 1 topic sentence and choose 3 sup-topics. / Sub did not do it.
F-Data Folders/ NO GROWING BLOCK
Standards: W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a: Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension 51.1B: Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details 5.1.D: Providing a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.exts to examine a topic and convey a general observation and focus, and group related information logica
M - Data Folders / Mini-lesson using 2 videos on informative writing. Learners will pick a topic of their choice and write 1 topic sentence and choose 3 sup-topics. Conference as we go along.
T- Data Folders / NO GROWING BLOCK Mini-lesson using video #3 on informative writing. Learners will pick a topic of their choice and write 1 topic sentence and choose 3 sup-topics.
W-Data Folders/ Learners will pick a topic of their choice and write 1 topic sentence and choose 3 sup-topics.
Th-Date Folders / Learners will pick a topic of their choice and write 1 topic sentence and choose 3 sup-topics. / Sub did not do it.
F-Data Folders/ NO GROWING BLOCK
Week #4 Dates: 10/13 - 10/17
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Data Folders/ I traded Caden Schmidt for Zakary Smith and Servier. Went over rules and expectations. Didn't really get much done as Servier would not be quiet. Talked about our topics that we brainstormed one Friday. Trysten picked ANDROIDS. Each learner is to write a topic sentence about one of the sub-topics: tablet, smartphone or robot.
T-Data Folders/ continue with Monday's activity
W-Data Folders/NO MRS. CASSUTT
Th-Data Folders/ Learners are expected to cut out the Android Topic and 3 sub-topics and to glue them on the blue construction paper once they divide their paper in thirds. Next, the learners are directed to cut out each topic sentence. Then, they are instructed to glue each topic sentence under the sub-topics.
F-NO GROUPS TODAY
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M - Data Folders/ I traded Caden Schmidt for Zakary Smith and Servier. Went over rules and expectations. Didn't really get much done as Servier would not be quiet. Talked about our topics that we brainstormed one Friday. Trysten picked ANDROIDS. Each learner is to write a topic sentence about one of the sub-topics: tablet, smartphone or robot.
T-Data Folders/ continue with Monday's activity
W-Data Folders/NO MRS. CASSUTT
Th-Data Folders/ Learners are expected to cut out the Android Topic and 3 sub-topics and to glue them on the blue construction paper once they divide their paper in thirds. Next, the learners are directed to cut out each topic sentence. Then, they are instructed to glue each topic sentence under the sub-topics.
F-NO GROUPS TODAY
Week #3 Dates: 10/7 - 10/11
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M-Data Folders/ Learners will continue to write their paragraph. Conference with Edy and Rui.
T-Data Folders/ Learners will continue to write their paragraph. Conference with Trysten and Caden. / Met in the Common's Are and did a whole group Sort on Topic Sentence and 3 subtopics
W-Data Folders/ Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort as a whole group n the Common's Area
Th-Data Folders/ Some learners need to finish up the Topic Sentence Sort before the can Read Independently
F- Data Folders / Review the Subtopic and Topic Sentence Sort /
Week #2 Dates: 9/30- 10/4
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M-Data Folders/ Watch the 3rd video and begin to brainstorm for a topic. Watch the 4th video and write a topic sentence. A good sentence will hook the reader.
T-Data Folders/ Rewatch the 4th video and choose a topic. Write an introduction
W-Data Folders/ NO MRS. CASSUTT
Th-Data Folders/ Learners will write an introductory sentence and 3 different subtopics about the main topic for a paragraph.
F- Data Folders / Conference with those learners who are ready to move onto the body.
Standards: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. W.5.2a Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension
M-Data Folders/ Watch the 3rd video and begin to brainstorm for a topic. Watch the 4th video and write a topic sentence. A good sentence will hook the reader.
T-Data Folders/ Rewatch the 4th video and choose a topic. Write an introduction
W-Data Folders/ NO MRS. CASSUTT
Th-Data Folders/ Learners will write an introductory sentence and 3 different subtopics about the main topic for a paragraph.
F- Data Folders / Conference with those learners who are ready to move onto the body.
Week #1 Sept. 23-27
Standard(s): 2W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; 22.MDM- Go over rules / expectations / Discuss Data Folders and have learners color and write their names on the cover.
T- Met in Mrs. Stolp's room. Checked in. Mrs. Jerke gave instructions for the Lucky Bag Activity . The learners were to choose a partner and were to sort 4 paragraphs between the 4 index cards given to them and labeled by them and their partner.
W - Get checked in. Find your partner from Tuesday and continue to work on the same activity. Draw one card from each bag to see who has the paragraph's right.
Th- Mrs. Jerke drew cards out of the designated 4 bags and read the correct passage order that included an intro, body and conclusion. Those learners received a prize. We had a mini-lesson using 2 short video's about informative writing. Will continue with this on Monday. Who will your audience be? Let's brainstorm for some great topics to write about. www.youtube.com/ Episodes 1 and 2
F-NO GROWING BLOCK
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Standard(s): 2W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
5.2.A Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; 22.MDM- Go over rules / expectations / Discuss Data Folders and have learners color and write their names on the cover.
T- Met in Mrs. Stolp's room. Checked in. Mrs. Jerke gave instructions for the Lucky Bag Activity . The learners were to choose a partner and were to sort 4 paragraphs between the 4 index cards given to them and labeled by them and their partner.
W - Get checked in. Find your partner from Tuesday and continue to work on the same activity. Draw one card from each bag to see who has the paragraph's right.
Th- Mrs. Jerke drew cards out of the designated 4 bags and read the correct passage order that included an intro, body and conclusion. Those learners received a prize. We had a mini-lesson using 2 short video's about informative writing. Will continue with this on Monday. Who will your audience be? Let's brainstorm for some great topics to write about. www.youtube.com/ Episodes 1 and 2
F-NO GROWING BLOCK
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