March 11, 2011

Am/Pm time: We talked about how to find the main idea of the text. Then I met with a few groups to practice.

LIbrary

Math: check homework to assess understanding of surface area.
Volume: We learned the formula V= l x w x h
Students had to create a box that would fit a certain number of inch cubes.


Lunch: We had our pizza party. Thanks to Mrs. Bender for grabbing those for us. Also, to Mrs. Clifford for the drinks and others who contributed snacks. It was a very nice lunch and the kids deserved a nice treat for keeping up with their reading.

Cursive practice and reading "chains"

Helping verbs and Linking verbs
Quiz

Poem Recitations.

Practice Hope of America songs.

HW:
r/p 10-5 on volume
Spelling test/packets

Today, I had to talk to the kids about focusing on the lesson. I had a few kids wrestling and throwing blocks during math. Many thought it was too difficult and instead of trying they decided to talk about other things. I was really upset that they would take my lesson so lightly. I had to have a serious talk with the students about paying attention during class and not talking when I am talking. There is a lot of time wasted when I had to stop and ask students to focus on the lesson or to pay attention. This has been a serious problem the last weeks. To make my life easier, please talk to your child about being respectful to the teacher.

Also, I will be out of town the next few days. I will not be recording information on the blog while I am gone. However, all the homework will be up on the website to be printed if needed.
I will be back on Thursday of next week. I have 2 pro teachers subbing for me (Mrs. Amy Miner and Mrs. Cheryl Rawson). They have some great and important lessons planned.