Friday, December 5, 2014

Classroom Update: December 5, 2014


In reading, we have been working on writing reading responses to our independent reading books. One strategy we have used is slowing down to understand what a prompt is asking. We have done this by underlining key phrases in prompts before responding to them.

In math, we have practiced creating rectangular arrays to represent multiplication expressions. Arrays are visual displays composed of rows of equal columns. To the right is an example of a 3x4 array. 

In writing, we have been practicing different structures for informational writing. Some of the structures we have tried are compare/contrast, cause-and-effect, problem-solution, and pros-cons. Practicing these structures will help us to become better nonfiction writers and readers.


In science, we have enjoyed listening to instrument presentations. Students did a fabulous job on their creative designs!


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