minutes_05072012

May 7-11 Reading: Focus Skill: I can interpret information from charts, graphs and diagrams. Target Strategy: I can reread aloud to improve understanding. Focus Skill: I can recognize the difference between fact and fiction. Target Strategy: I can look at word parts to understand text.
 * Continue From Seed to Plant (5/3-5/9)**
 * Vocabulary
 * building background- create a web or KWL on seeds and plants.
 * Prereading Strategies- Preview/predict/discuss genre/set purpose 313C *Sharing Literature-Pumpkin Circle 312H/331F, Maytime Magic 312P/335D
 * Compare and contrast From Seed to Plant to Pumpkin Circle 337F
 * Retelling-Complete a sequence diagram 331A
 * Think and Respond questions/Extended response prompt
 * Grammar:I can write the months of the year.
 * Word Work: I can use consonant blends and r-controlled words.
 * scavenger hunt
 * leveled readers
 * Students can select a plant shown in the text, find information about that plant and create clues/riddles for their plant.
 * test
 * [] Check out this link for some great resources! (Nice find Candyce!!)**
 * Begin Secret Life of Trees (5/10-5/17)**
 * Vocabulary
 * building background- complete a KWL on trees.
 * Prereading Strategies- Preview/predict/discuss genre/set purpose 339C
 * Sharing Literature-City Green 338H/359E, Trees/Song 338P/363D
 * Compare and contrast Use a characteristics chart to compare the Sharing Literature pieces to The Secret Life of Trees 365F
 * Retelling-Complete the remaining sections of KWL 359A
 * Think and Respond questions/Extended response prompt
 * Grammar:I can write the names of holidays appropriately.
 * Word Work: I can use consonant blends and vowel diagraphs.
 * scavenger hunt
 * leveled readers
 * test

Use MCAP/MCOMP scores to review as needed MCAP -probe
Spelling: Lesson 29: I can spell words like draw and caught. Math: 11.1 I can I can find estimates for sums of money, and calculate values of money combinations in number stories. 11.2 I can make change by counting up and solve comparison number stories. 11.3 I can trade-first when subtracting. 11.4 I can find total number of items by multiplying.

Social Studies: Begin Geography Unit/Beginner's World Atlas Day 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5 Begin Landform project Day 6 Writing: Begin Biography Unit 1) Students work in small groups to list historical figures they are familiar with or would like to learn about. 2) Classes will visit the LMC to check out biographies based on the class list. Teachers will supplement as necessary 3) Students will be immersed in a variety of biographical sketches. SEL Targets: Notes: * PDW: Math content standards. Read article-link is on the wiki *4 hours of "summer hours" to revamp unit adding 21st century and SEL-6/6 @8:30-12:30 *PLC survey
 * “What Do I Know About A Map” web whole class
 * Introduction: Sing “Place Where We Live” Unit 1, Page 2 (TE & SE)
 * Intro Vocab words: symbols, key, directions, features, distance, compass through Read a City Map (pages 20-21)
 * Color Compass Rose
 * Read Aloud “Home, Sweet Home” (page 36A TE)
 * Where Do I Live? photos on pages 36-37.
 * Read Harcourt pages 308-313 using guided questions
 * Students make a “Where Do I Live” flowchart with map key – kids make the key page 36
 * Students find their own home on Google Earth maps
 * Play “Treasure Map” using cardinal directions and street names labeled in the classroom – hide something in the room
 * Work in small groups to complete “Welcome to the Neighborhood” worksheet – Dan
 * “Our Country is Part of our World” page 36-39 TE
 * Discuss the seven continents and five oceans – Erin and Dan
 * Play the “Round the World” game in Pearson Book page 41a TE
 * Listen to Harcourt CD page 320-325
 * Smartboard matching activity with landforms to map symbols – page ___; Kristen
 * Discuss North American Physical map Harcourt page 325
 * Listen to Harcourt page 328: North American people, countries, cities, languages and products
 * Landform riddles (page 61A TE)
 * Assessment for Unit: Skills review Pearson page 93; What did you learn? Page 95
 * Immersion:**
 * I can listen to other people’s ideas
 * I can make positive choices when working with others.
 * I can identify ways to work and play well with others.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13px;">I can follow directions
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 13px;">I can manage my behavior.