Next, we jumped into pendulum vocabulary. We discussed variables, pendulums, cycles and controlled experiments. Ask your child what each of these words mean as review!
In math we continued to talk about divisiblity rules. Please see Friday's videos for more information. Students also took their first RSAs (mini-quizzes) and received their first math grade. They will get these back tomorrow. Tomorrow we introduce prime and composite numbers.
This afternoon we began grammar and focused on subjects/predicates. We watched a classic to introduce the subject:
Writing focused on brainstorming personal narrative topics. We listed stories about people we know and first times, last times, and realizations we have had in our lives. We will draft one of these topics tomorrow. Brainstorming personal narratives will continue throughout the week. Once students have about 4 narrative drafts started, they will pick their favorite and really develop it.
Today's reading lesson focused on Lesson 1 vocabulary words. It was a slow first vocabulary lesson, but necessary so that students understand all components of vocabulary discovery. Please use http://www.thesaurus.com/ to find synonyms and antonyms tonight. Students will use their suffix/prefix sheet in their vocabulary folder for other word forms, and sentences MUST be detailed in order to receive credit. Each sentence must show the meaning of the word (using because and since will help allow this to happen!) In future vocabulary lessons, homework will not be as large or long as this one, students will usually only have a few words to complete and sentences to write.
Overall, we had another great day! 5 down!
Homework
Math- SL 1.5, show your work
Reading- read 30 min; complete vocabulary page (both sides)
Spelling/Vocab.- spelling due Friday (3 items); "ped" matching
Other- planner signed; picture day Wednesday
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