September 19, 2014

Classroom News:

• We have library on Mondays. Make sure to send in your books so new ones can be taken out.

 Literacy:

This week I've been listening to each child read in order to determine their instructional reading level and help them set reading goals. The instructional reading level is used to form our reading groups. Every child in first grade is in a reading group with one of the classroom teachers and other students at that same level.  During reading groups, we work on specific strategies to help students reach the next reading level. 

Every day, students spend time reading from their bags of books. The bags of books are the books at their "just right" level or independent level. These are books that the students can read on their own. The readers have been really enjoying reading and talking about their books!


Some books we read this week:
The Little Red Hen by Brenda Parkes
Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

Here is the story of Rainbow Fish online.

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Math  Focus:

Math Focus:

How do mathematicians write equations and represent their thinking when solving story problems?
Wow! These mathematicians have been working hard! I'm so impressed. First, the students had to use representations to show what is happening in the story problems. Then they write equations. Finally, they have to reflect on their work. Good work mathematicians!