Post #10

In our classroom we agree to listen but we don't have to agree. The girls know that they are free to voice their opinions and express themselves without judgment. This week the girls strengthened their collaboration skills and spent time reflecting on their cooperation during team/group work. They wrote collaborative stories and developed innovation designs with Mrs. Ferrell's third graders. 

The girls read many articles in Newsela this week. I know I've said it many times but it bears repeating, Newsela is a great tool for non-fiction comprehension while making local and global connections. They read about a controversial Halloween costume and then shared their opinions with the class. Take a look:

https://todaysmeet.com/Costumeyourthoughts

We are wrapping up the study of the 1900's and will move into a review of government and the role of the president in preparation for our first field trip to Mt. Vernon on November 8th. Working with a partner, the girls researched the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. They will take their notes and create a news broadcast about the event.

Three Word Thursday gained a broader audience this week. We used a shared Google slideshow for this activity. The girls thoughtfully commented on each other's work. You can read their creativity. 

A favorite Fourthie mental math activity is "Donut Math." Ahh the fun we can have with a paper donut. I like to remind the girls that fact practice doesn't need to be a sparkly website. 

Problem solving took the girls to some pretty spooky places this week. They compared populations and calculated distances from places such as Tombstone, AZ, Slaughter Beach, DE, and Scarville, IA. I loved listening to them explain and rationalize why a town would get such a creepy name. In fact I love the way these girls talk about math every day. Their ability to reflect on concepts and communicate math ideas is remarkable!

Nuts and Bolts:

Information needed a parent response is highlighted.

* Wordly Wise Dress Up Day is Tuesday, Details here.

* Our field trip to Mt. Vernon is on November 8th. Details here.

* Homework- Homework is posted each Friday for family planning.

* Special Week Girl- Next Special Week is Camden  (December 4th) 

* Carpool Helpers- Alice and Sarah

Class Leadership Week of 10/30

Ambassadors- Grace and Ava

Reporters- Cate and Ali

Photographer- Laila

Girls-

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