October 2014
Monthly Archive
Monthly Archive
STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Neel J. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
“Neel has racked up the highest points in Classroom Dojo with ease. He is a hard-worker and takes learning very seriously. Congratulations, Neel!”
-Ms. Krecik
Hi Parents,
Here is an overview of what we will be doing this week in our CORE SUBJECTS:
Reader’s Workshop–
This week, students will continue work in Guided Reading groups. Students will work in small groups to read a novel and work on comprehension skills that are deficient. Students who are not meeting for Guided Reading will be working on Daily 5 activities: Read T0 Self, Work On Writing (Reader’s Letter), Listen To Reading, and Word Work. Students may bring their own headphones, with parental permission to listen to reading online. READERS’ LETTERS MUST BE COMPLETED IN CLASS— this is not homework.
Shared Reading in ThinkCerca: Students will read and article about friendship, respond to the article, and compose an argument writing piece using evidence from the text.
Writer’s Workshop-
This week, students will work on revisions with peers, enhancing their writing. Drafts will be re-written for clarity after revisions are made.
Math:
This week students will identify types of triangles, construct congruent triangles, determine properties of polygons, and define and create tessellations. Lessons 3.6-3.8 will be covered.
Social Studies-
This week in Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 3, The Age Of Exploration. Students will define vocabulary for Chapter 3, Lesson 1, read Lesson 1 and take notes, and complete review questions.
Project: Famous Dead People- Students should spend this week practicing their speeches and completing any posters or additional props for presentations. We will present our Famous Dead people on Friday after Reader’s Workshop. If any parents would like to attend the presentations, please contact me.
Science (room 315)
This week, Room 315 will review Science lab procedures and expectations, Then, students will learn about the moon phases sequence in the Measuring Time unit. In groups of four, students will replicate the moon phases and record observations. In addition, students will create and illustrate moon myths. This assignment will be graded based on a writing rubric. Finally, students will keep track of the moon cycle for 30 days.
I expect students to have a composition notebook for science only, and students are required to write out investigations using the 5-Step Scientific Process (Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Observations and Data, Conclusion). Students’ notebooks are graded using a Rubric. This counts for 40% of their overall grade. Science notebooks are due on Friday 10/24
0 comments Sunday 26 Oct 2014 | agkrecik | Uncategorized
Homework Chart for the week:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Math | Study Link 3.6 | Study Link 3.7 | Study Link 3.8 | ||
Writing | Writer’s notebook: Write an “Evening Page” | ||||
Science(315) | (in-class)Write a thoughtful conclusion paragraph about Investigation C: Moon Phases | Finish writing Moon Myth/creating Artwork for myth. | |||
Reading
Social Studies |
Read for a minimum of 30 minutes.Complete Reading Log | Read for a minimum of 30 minutesComplete Reading Log
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Read for a minimum of 30 minutesComplete Reading Log
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Read for a minimum of 30 minutesComplete Reading Log
SS: worksheet |
Read for 45-60 minutes in your IR bookReading Log is due Monday
FAMOUS DEAD PEOPLE DUE TODAY! |
0 comments Sunday 26 Oct 2014 | agkrecik | Uncategorized
Hi Parents,
Just a reminder for next week:
International Film Festival at Logan Center For The Arts (free!) is Monday, October 27. We will be gone from school 9:15-11:30. Jesse’s mom is chaperoning.
Field Museum trip to see Ancient Americas exhibits is Wednesday, October 29. We will be gone from 9:30-12:30. Students should bring a bag lunch for this day. Camryn’s mom is chaperoning.
Thank you!
0 comments Thursday 23 Oct 2014 | agkrecik | Uncategorized
Homework Chart for the week:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Math | Study Link 3.3 | Math Journal page 67 | Study Link 3.4 | Study Link 3.5 | Checking Progress Quiz |
Writing | Writer’s notebook: Write an “Evening Page” | Complete Famous Dead People outline and submit on Monday. | |||
Science(312) | (in-class)Write a thoughtful conclusion paragraph about Investigation C: Moon Phases | Finish writing Moon Myth/creating Artwork for myth. | Investigation D: Inventing a Water Clock | ||
Reading
Social Studies |
Read for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Complete Reading Log |
Read for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Complete Reading Log SS: Chapter Review worksheet |
Read for a minimum of 30 minutes
.Complete Reading Log SS: Study for Chapter 2 test |
Read for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Complete Reading Log Social Studies Chapter 2 test. |
Read for 45-60 minutes in your IR book
.Reading Log is due Monday |
0 comments Monday 20 Oct 2014 | agkrecik | Uncategorized
STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Jesse F. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
“Jesse is thinking deeply throughout the day, and always has a great question or commnet to add to dscussions. That is a student I am excited to learn from. ”
-Ms. Krecik
Hi Parents,
ALSO: We need two parent volunteers for each field trip. If you are available please email me at agkrecik@cps.edu
Here is an overview of what we will be doing this week in our CORE SUBJECTS:
Reader’s Workshop–
This week, students will continue work in Guided Reading groups. Students will work in small groups to read a novel and work on comprehension skills that are deficient. Students who are not meeting for Guided Reading will be working on Daily 5 activities: Read T0 Self, Work On Writing (Reader’s Letter), Listen To Reading, and Word Work. Students may bring their own headphones, with parental permission to listen to reading online. READERS’ LETTERS MUST BE COMPLETED IN CLASS— this is not homework.
Shared Reading in ThinkCerca: Students will read and article about friendship, answer close reading questions, and take a comprehension quiz about the text.
Writer’s Workshop-
This week, students will work on revisions with peers, enhancing their writing. Drafts will be re-written for clarity after revisions are made.
Math:
This week students will begin measuring angles with and without a protractor. We will construct line segments and circles using a compass. Lessons 3.3-3.6 will be covered.
PARENTS: Students will need protractors and compasses for Unit 3. Please make this purchase if you have not already.
Social Studies-
This week in Social Studies, students will review Chapter 2 lessons. We will take a Chapter 2 test on Thursday.
Project: Famous Dead People- Students will work independently this month to develop a speech about and a costume for their assigned historical figure. Our “famous dead people” will occupy a living museum on October 31. Please see the tab for this project on the homepage of this blog for more information.
The Speech outline was sent home Thursday. Make sure students are documenting where they get their research from!
Science (room 312)
This week, Room 312 will review Science lab procedures and expectations, Then, students will learn about the moon phases sequence in the Measuring Time unit. In groups of four, students will repicate the moon phases and record observations. In addition, students will create and illustrate moon myths. This assignment will be graded based on a writing rubric. Finally, students will keep track of the moon cycle for 30 days.
I expect students to have a composition notebook for science only, and students are required to write out investigations using the 5-Step Scientific Process (Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Observations and Data, Conclusion). Students’ notebooks are graded using a Rubric. This counts for 40% of their overall grade.
Investigation C: Moon Phases
Science notebooks are due on Friday 10/24
0 comments Monday 20 Oct 2014 | agkrecik | Uncategorized
Homework Chart for the week:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Math | Unit 2 assessment | Study Link 3.1 | Study Link 3.2 | Checking Progress Quiz |
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Writing | |||||
Science(314) | (in-class)Write a thoughtful conclusion paragraph about Investigation C: Moon Phases | Finish writing Moon Myth/creating Artwork for myth.
Due Monday 10/19 |
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Reading
Social Studies |
Read for a minimum of 30 minutes.Complete Reading Log | Read for a minimum of 30 minutesComplete Reading Log | Read for a minimum of 30 minutesComplete Reading LogSS: Define Lesson 5 vocabulary in your SS notebook. | Read for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Complete Reading Log |
Read for 45-60 minutes in your IR book.Reading Log is due Monday
SS worksheet: The Northwest and Arctic |
0 comments Monday 13 Oct 2014 | agkrecik | Uncategorized
STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Ahshun G. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
“Ahshun is not a quitter. When things get tough he keeps trying, and that is a true Ray Warrior. ”
-Ms. Krecik
Hi Parents,
ALSO: We need two parent volunteers for each field trip. If you are available please email me at agkrecik@cps.edu
Here is an overview of what we will be doing this week in our CORE SUBJECTS:
Reader’s Workshop–
This week, students will continue work in Guided Reading groups. Students will work in small groups to read a novel and work on comprehension skills that are deficient. Students who are not meeting for Guided Reading will be working on Daily 5 activities: Read T0 Self, Work On Writing (Reader’s Letter), Listen To Reading, and Word Work. Students may bring their own headphones, with parental permission to listen to reading online. READERS’ LETTERS MUST BE COMPLETED IN CLASS— this is not homework.
Shared Reading in ThinkCerca: Students will read and article about friendship, answer close reading questions, and take a comprehension quiz about the text.
Writer’s Workshop-
This week, students will finish drafting their narratives. Then, students will work on revisions with peers, enhancing their writing. Drafts will be re-written for clarity after revisions are made.
Math:
In Math, we will take a Unit 2 assessment on Tuesday. Then, on Wednesday and Thursday we will organize, analyze and interpret population data. Lessons 3.1 and 3.2 will be covered.
PARENTS: Students will need protractors and compasses for Unit 3. Please make this purchase if you have not already.
Social Studies-
This week in Social Studies, students will read about the Northwest and Arctic tribes of Native Americans, Students will compare/contrast the location, resources, shelter, food, and people of this region.
Project: Famous Dead People- Students will work independently this month to develop a speech about and a costume for their assigned historical figure. Our “famous dead people” will homd a living museum on October 31. Please see the tab for this project on the homepage of this blog for more information.
Science (room 314)
This week, Room 314 will review Science lab procedures and expectations, Then, students will learn about the moon phases sequence in the Measuring Time unit. In groups of four, students will repicate the moon phases and record observations. In addition, students will create and illustrate moon myths. This assignment will be graded based on a writing rubric. Finally, students will keep track of the moon cycle for 30 days.
I expect students to have a composition notebook for science only, and students are required to write out investigations using the 5-Step Scientific Process (Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Observations and Data, Conclusion). Students’ notebooks are graded using a Rubric. This counts for 40% of their overall grade.
Investigation C: Moon Phases
Science notebooks are due on Monday 10/19
0 comments Monday 13 Oct 2014 | agkrecik | Uncategorized
Homework Chart for the week:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
Math | Study Link 2.9 | Study Link 2.8 | Place Value worksheet | Unit Review packet | Checking Progress Quiz |
Writing | Complete Graphic Organizer for Art Narrative. | Complete writing Art Narrative Draft | |||
Science(315) | Write a thoughtful conclusion paragraph about Investigation 2: Recording Sunshadows. | Write a thoughtful conclusion paragraph about Investigation 3: Moon Phases. | |||
Reading
Social Studies |
Read for a minimum of 30 minutes.Complete Reading Log | Read for a minimum of 30 minutesComplete Reading Log | Read for a minimum of 30 minutesComplete Reading Log | Read for a minimum of 30 minutes.Complete Reading Log
SS worksheet: The Southwest and the West |
Read for 45-60 minutes in your IR book. Reading Log is due Monday |
0 comments Sunday 05 Oct 2014 | agkrecik | Uncategorized
STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Jordan J. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
“Jordan takes her job responsibilities in the classroom and throughout the school very seriously. This allows me to focus on teaching. Thank you, Jordan”
-Ms. Krecik
Hi Parents,
Here is an overview of what we will be doing this week in our CORE SUBJECTS:
Reader’s Workshop–
This week, students will continue work in Guided Reading groups. Students will work in small groups to read a novel and work on comprehension skills that are deficient. Students who are not meeting for Guided Reading will be working on Daily 5 activities: Read T0 Self, Work On Writing (Reader’s Letter), Listen To Reading, and Word Work. Students may bring their own headphones, with parental permission to listen to reading online. READERS’ LETTERS MUST BE COMPLETED IN CLASS— this is not homework.
Shared Reading in Scholastic SCOPE: Students will reread “Malala The Powerful” , answer close reading questions, and respond to a writing prompt and take a comprehension quiz about the text.
Writer’s Workshop-
This week, students will begin pre-writing a new narrative: Connecting Art to Writing. Students will view a large art print in class and write what they think the story is about in their notebooks. This narrative will be written in the tird person perspective. Students will also be asked consider the genre and conflict/resolution of the story. Organizers will be used to develop writing before drafting.
Math:
In Math, we will practice using the Lattice Method and Partial-Products Method algorithms to solve whole numer and decimal multiplication problems.. We will cover lessons 2.8-2.10. The Unit 2 test is scheduled, tentatively, for October 14.
Social Studies-
This week in Social Studies, students will read about the Southwest and Western tribes of Native Americans, Students will compare/contrast the location, resources, shelter, food, and people of this regoin with the native tribes of the Plains.
Project: Famous Dead People- Students will work independently this month to develop a speech about and a costume for their assigned historical figure. Our “famous dead people” will homd a living museum on October 31. Please see the tab for this project on the homepage of this blog for more information.
Science (room 315)
This week, Room 315 will review Science lab procedures and expectations, Then, students will work in pairs to experiment with sunclocks and learn about the moon phases sequence in the Measuring Time unit. I expect students to have a composition notebook for science, and students are required to write out investigations using the 5-Step Scientific Process (Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Observations and Data, Conclusion). Students’ notebooks are graded using a Rubric. This counts for 40% of their overall grade.
Investigation B: Measuring Time With A Sunclock
Investigation C: Moon Phases
Science notebooks are due on Monday 10/6
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