Thursday

The class finished the story "The New Doctor" and wrote their genre paper telling how this story affects them and the world. Then we began discussing different ideas we could come up with ideas to write a persuasive paper. We discussed things the students felt passionate about. I was interested to learn how politically aware this class is. In math we worked again on differentiating between how to read word problems that ask students to multiply and understanding word problems that deal with addition. Today's problems included division. Each student was given multiplication/division triangles and so we put the numbers in a triangle with the product at the top of the triangle and the factors in either lower corner. Students are continuing to practice addition facts at their tables. Once they show they can do these well, we will take out the multiplication cards and work harder on these.

In social studies students finished reading their legends. A few students had to start again as their story wasn't a legend, though they were interesting. Tests went home today as did a letter from me about the Khan Academy and a request to you as parents to contact me if you feel a need to discuss your child. The second paper that went home was about our upcoming Hoe Down. The money from this is used to allow students to have an end of year field trip. If you have anything to donate to the Silent Auction, please bring it to the school. The Hoe Down isn't until Feb. 21st so now is a good time to get started planning.