Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders have finished reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are finishing their 4 sentence paragraphs that are a text to text, self, or world connections, they need to do that. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. Students are working on flow maps and bubble maps. They are also workiong on individual projects. We will begin something new next week. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students finishe Song of Sampo Lake. They are to finish their 5 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 50 pages. They are now working on a flow map and a bubble map as well as a project of their choice to demonstrate their understanding of the book. They are also working on their individual projects. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are to finish reading the book and finish all their 7 sentence paragraphs. These paragraphs are text to text, self, or world connections. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. They are to be working on an individual project that is due next week.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students are still working in Shapes and Designs We finished 2.5 and did ACE problems 14-16 and 21-24. They have a quiz to finish if it was not completed in class. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3,-9, 7, 10, 4 to make 5 and -6, -9, 7, 5, 2 to make 3. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth graders brgan What Do You Expect and did 1.1 and 1.2. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3,-9, 7, 10, 4 to make 5 and -6, -9, 7, 5, 2 to make 3. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth graders began Moving Straight Ahead, a book that deals with linear functions. Homework for the week was 1.1 and 1.2. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 3,-9, 7, 10, 4 to make 5 and -6, -9, 7, 5, 2 to make 3. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started a new book called "Shapes and Design" We covered 2.4 and 2.5. Their homework is 2.4 and 2.5. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 6,-3, 11, 2, 9 to make 5 and 6, 9, 7, 4, 2 to make 11. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth grades took a quiz and finished homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers:6,-3, 11, 2, 9 to make 5 and 6, 9, 7, 4, 2 to make 11. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth grades worked on PEMDAS, the order of operations for mathematical sentences. Another way to remember the order of operations is "please excuse my dear Aunt Sally". Students had a worksheet for this. Some finished their test from last week. We will start a new unit next week. There is no new homework. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 6,-3, 11, 2, 9 to make 5 and 6, 9, 7, 4, 2 to make 11. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders are continuing to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are to read to page 283. If they have not written their 4 sentence paragraph that is a text to text, self, or world connection, they need to do that. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students did not meet this week due to CoGAT testing. They are to finish their 5 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 50 pages. They are now working on a flow map and a bubble map as well as a project of their choice to demonstrate their understanding of the book. They are to also work on their bubble map and flow map. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are to read to page 196 and have another 7 sentence paragraph written that is a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60pages.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders are continuing to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are to read to page 242 and have another 4 sentence paragraph written that is a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students have finished reading Song Of Sampo Lake by William Durbin. They are to finish their 5 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 50 pages. They are now working on a flow map and a bubble map as well as a project of their choice to demonstrate their understanding of the book. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are to read to page 120 and have another 7 sentence paragraph written that is a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60pages.

FYI

MCGT is hosting a free special event - with featured speaker, Dr. Thomas Greenspon - on January 16, 2010 at the Edina Community Center, room 350 from 9:30am - 11:30am. Dr. Greenspon will be sharing his insights on the topic of "PERFECTIONISM". Thomas Greenspon, Ph.D., a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minneapolis, is a leading expert on this topic and has written two books on perfectionism: Freeing Our Families From Perfectionism and What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough and The Real Deal on Perfectionism: A Guide for Kids. Over the course of a 30-plus year career as a psychotherapist and author, Dr. Greenspon has given much personal and professional attention and study to this issue. He will share his insights into the distinction between perfectionism and striving for excellence as well as delve into the concept of "healthy perfectionism" as a kind of contradiction in terms. His books and a few others on this topic will be available for sale on the day of the event. Payment for the sale of these books on “Perfectionism” is with cash or check only. The Edina Community Center is the three story brick building on the east service road for Highway 100 south of the 50th Street exit. Room 350 is at the north end of that building. Please put this date on your calendars and join us for this valuable presentation.

Reading Update

Third Grade Third graders are continuing to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They are to read to page 127 and have two 4 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages. Fourth Grade Fourth grade students are continuing to read Song Of Sampo Lake by William Durbin. They are to read to the end and have four 5 sentence paragraphs written that are a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 50 pages. Fifth Grade Fifth grade students are reading Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. They are to read to page 68 and have one 7 sentence paragraph written that is a text to text, self, or world connection. These connections are to be written after approximately every 60 pages.

Math Update

Third Grade Third grade students started a new book called "Shapes and Design" We covered 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3. Their homework is 2.1, 2.2 and to look at 2.3 The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 4, 12, 2, 8 to make -9 and 5, 6, 1, -2, 8 to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fourth Grade Fourth grades returned to "Bits and Pieces II" for lesson 4. We talked about dividing fractions by fractions, whole numbers by fractions, and mixed numbers by fractions. Students we reminded of the identity properties of math. We focused on the multiplication and division property, 1. Students have 4.1 and 4.4 for homework. They are to show their work, not just the answer. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 4, 12, 2, 8 to make -9 and 5, 6, 1, -2, 8 to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged. Fifth Grade Fifth grades began "Accentuate the Negative" lesson 2. Their homework for that was due this week was 2.3 and 2.5 and ACE problems 22, 23, 26-29, 34, 35, and 42. Students worked on their homework and took a test for the unit. There is no homework for Accentuate the Negative. The thinking problems for this week are to find at least one way to use the following 5 numbers: 5, 4, 12, 2, 8 to make -9 and 5, 6, 1, -2, 8 to make 12. The more ways they can find to solve this problem, the more their thinking will be challenged.