Today we ate the Phases of the Moon. Well, first we built a model with Oreos. Then we took pictures with our iPads. Kids are using Doceri to import the pictures and create a labeled diagram about moon phases. We celebrated with an Oreo treat. Unfortunately, there is one person in the class who doesn't enjoy Oreos. I am still working on finding something that everyone likes! Sorry, Nisma!
Today we also reviewed the answers to last week's PARCC math practice. It was pretty grueling, but was a learning lesson in reading directions. We also were able to preview some more advanced fractions concepts. Tomorrow we will go over the reading section. The first section of the each "test" will count as a "classwork" grade. We still don't know if Disney kids will be taking the PARCC test in March. No matter what happens, don't forget that PARCC is not how growth is measured this year. We are sticking with MAPS.
Holes is our new novel. Each student received a copy today. We read and discussed chapters 1-4 in class today. This is a fantastic read for parents and kids! I know you've heard it before, but the book is much better than the movie. Chapters are short, but this text and its topics are complex.
We did not have time to complete all of the practice pages for lesson 6.8 today. We did practice the concepts, however, and worked on two of the problems together. Based on last night's homework, I believe that we are ready to move on. We will dedicate more time to this lesson tomorrow. Students should be ready for the Chapter 6 test on Monday.
This evening at home...
Read in Holes, pages 11-25 *
Complete the Holes reading response sheet: both sides
Complete Go Math homework lesson 6.8
*I am writing this from memory, as I am posting from home. Did I get this last page correct? I know you copied the homework from the board, 201!
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