Math: We took a formative assessment on analyzing data from a table and converting it into a bar graph. They need to review this tonight for homework because it will be on the quiz this Friday. Tomorrow we will actually begin our lesson in the computer lab using a web resource that provides explanation and practice of 4th grade data content: mode, range, mean... The web site is at http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/mathlabtutstat1.htm. Check it out if you get a chance!

Language Arts: We continued discussing the cause and effect structure of text using a book that explores the impact of our actions on the environment.

JGB: Everyone has now listened to the story on tape, taken directed notes, and we had small group conferences regarding the importance of using text support in our writing. We examined their work for the last story we read and clarified how we can make improvements with our written explanations. The packet with my feedback is in their binders. The theme of the feedback is "Thoughts to Print." Tonight they are to complete the interpreting words portion of their packet.

The School Fair: We read the story independently before meeting in small group. During small group we read it aloud and listened/recorded events in sequence as we made our way through the story. They should complete the events list in their RRJ for homework tonight.

Race to the South Pole: They should be close to finishing their Cause and Effect T-Charts in their RRJs. They are expected to complete this for homework tonight (at least 5 examples). We have been working with this text in class since Monday, as well as the specific text structure. I am meeting with them first thing tomorrow during our reading block to review the numerous examples of cause and effect.

We will have spelling lists coming home tomorrow using the /ee/ with the "ea" pattern.