Homework:
- Math: Worksheet "Understanding Decimals"
- Get Progress Report signed
- Read newsletter with family
The day started out really well. The students did a great job on their morning work and then complimented when I picked them up from P.E. Mr. Morrison said they were well-behaved and had good sportsmanship.
During our reading time we did our first Weekly Reader. The main article was on the H1N1 virus. We discussed theories behind its beginning, how to stop its spread, and the symptons that can occur. I was really impressed with how much they already knew. Mrs. Hall, our school nurse, came into to reinforce the things we learned about stopping the spread of disease. We also watched a Brainpop Video called "Swine Flu" and completed the activities that go along with it.
We introduced decimals in math today. We learned what a decimal is and the difference between tenths and hundredths by coloring in hundred blocks. I was impressed with how quickly the things they learned in fourth grade came back to them.
We read a rubber band book in Science called Cell Mates. We used the information in the book to label a picture of a plant and animal cells. We then identified the function of each cell part.
To introduce our new novel, we read the story The Ugly Duckling. We are going to identify character traits and themes in this story. They will tie into our new novel we are starting next week called The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
Mrs.Watson,This is really cool.
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