Today we used the ELMO overhead projector to look at each others work and offer some tips as how to make it better. After graphing our temperature we looked at some student work to see if they had all the elements on the graph ( title, labels, scale, key, proper recording of info.). We then completed the morning message that was missing several vowels. Many students have trouble with choosing the correct vowel, or pair of vowels when spelling.
The class then had Gym with Mr. Costa.
After recess we started to look at 3D solids. We reviewed what we had learned in Grade 1 and 2 and named several shapes. We also looked the attributes of some solids and looked at whether they had flat surfaces or curved surfaces, and which shapes could stack and which could roll. We then completed a worksheet that let us create a sorting rule for shapes listed on the paper.
After lunch we used the ELMO again to look at some Journals. I was very impressed that the students were able to identify the form of writing their classmates were using. We are also using the "bump it up" strategy to improve writing. We looked at what Level 4/ A writing should look like. We then looked at some student samples telling what we liked about their writing and what would bump it up to make it better. In general the students noticed that it would be better if there was more writing, and better penmanship. We are also looking at adding detail. The class was very good at identifying descriptive, recounts, letters and opinions.
We then worked really hard at completing our posters that we started a couple weeks ago. After the posters were completed the students had to write about their poster. They had to tell what was the message, who was the poster for, where would they place their poster, and what would grab a viewers attention. I will post some examples later in the week when they are all complete.
After recess, we continued to work on posters and those finished worked on their Spelling Lesson 13 activities.
HOMEWORK: Spelling Lesson 13: alpha-order, syllables. sentences
( some students are doing textbook lessons, due Thurs.)
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