We are immersed in non-fiction! We are writing our first non-fiction books. We created lists in our "tiny topic notebooks" of subjects we already know a lot about (expert lists) and subjects we'd like to research (interest lists). We brainstormed, created chapter titles and wrote our first drafts. Lessons to support our drafting included the objectives of "squeezing our brain" and using labeled diagrams. We also continued our non-fiction reading as we enjoyed our whole-class titles (Knights in Shining Armour, Tigers, Bats), our independent titles, and our reading group texts. We are using text features and learning keywords as we grow our knowledge.
As our science unit comes to conclusion next week, our study of Earth Changes this week had us completing our model of weathering and erosion with the rock tumbler (see the pre/post picture of the rocks below), and learning about fast changes to the earth. Next week, we'll investigate specifically the effects of wind and water on the earth.
We began coding in library this week to celebrate Hour of Code (December 9-15, 2019) in honor of Computer Science Education Week. We will have 3 more lessons with Mrs. Springer. We used block coding to solve puzzles on the code.org website. Students have access to this at home. Mrs. Springer gave each student their password; let me know if you need another copy.
Other things to ask your child about this week:
- PJ/Stuffy/Comfy Reading Day
- visuals for mindful breathing (infinity, hot beverage, snowflakes, flower & candle)
- solving extended math tasks
- Zoom
- making appreciation cards for our recess and lunch teachers
- zones of regulation with Ms. Amblo
Thank you for your continued contributions to the Food Drive and Penny Drive.
I look forward to seeing everyone at our winter concert next Tuesday at 6:30 pm at SBHS.
Enjoy the weekend!
Mrs. Hock
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