Today was a very very busy day.<\/p>\n
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We started off with a LOT of talk about decimals. \u00a0We talked about money, we made a big number line, we went over yesterday’s homework, and we did quite a few example problems. \u00a0I believe the students are starting to wrap their minds around this concept, but we will continue working on it for quite some time yet.<\/p>\n
Tonight, students have 5 problems to do in their motivation math books, on page 37. \u00a0These are 5 very simple questions dealing with decimals, and it should give me a very good idea of where some problems in our understandings still lie.<\/p>\n
We are finally getting to the really good parts in The Mysterious Benedict Society. \u00a0Many students are so excited that they have checked out the book themselves. \u00a0I just hope they don’t spoil it for the rest of the class!<\/p>\n
Next we took our class pictures, where the photographer gave many of our students brand new names. \u00a0Ask them about it – it was pretty funny.<\/p>\n
In Language Arts we talked quite a bit about reasoning, and using evidence to support our answers. \u00a0I was a tad disappointed in the responses that were turned in yesterday, so we went over what makes a good argument, and does our argument and answer actually answer the question that was asked? \u00a0We did a few new questions together in groups, and then students tonight should try again to answer the next 6 questions for the same reading selection on pages 163-164 of their motivation reading books. \u00a0They should have a real reason and argument for their answer attached to each question in the form of at minimum one sentence.<\/p>\n
In Science we talked about food webs and ecosystems, and paid a visit to our newly transported plants. \u00a0They survived our intermittent storms from last night, and it appears they are liking their new homes. \u00a0We had some new growth today, and I am hopeful that we can have some fresh veggies before track-out!<\/p>\n
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so, tl;dr<\/p>\n
page 37 in motivation math<\/p>\n
page 163-164 in motivation reading, with reasoning\/evidence for each answer!<\/p>\n
Also, students received their field trip permission forms today. Please get those signed and turned back in as soon as you can<\/p>\n
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P.S. tomorrow we are having our game day celebration. \u00a0Students are welcome to bring in a game to play during lunch\/recess, and we will be having a pretty good time I am sure.<\/p>\n
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Have a good one!<\/p>\n
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-Mr. Potter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Today was a very very busy day. We started off with a LOT of talk about decimals. \u00a0We talked about money, we made a big number line, we went over yesterday’s homework, and we did quite a few example problems. \u00a0I believe the students are starting to wrap their minds around this concept, but … Continue reading Homework Aug 21 (Thurs)<\/span>