We added a few reading strategies to our CAFE board including Flip the Sound, Read Around the Word (using the beginning sound for the unknown word) and Pick a Good Fit Book. I have started one on one reading conferences with students. During this time, we reevaluate reading levels and determine what reading strategy to focus on.
After our read aloud and read to self time, we had journal writing. A few students took turns in the Author's Chair to share their writing.
In math, we focused our energy on the Partners of Ten and other addition facts. We completed an All the Facts You Ever Need to Know (up to 9+9) page by first attacking the plus zeros, then plus ones, followed by identifying our Partners of Ten. Students were then asked to complete the remaining questions using their personal math strategies.
This afternoon I introduced the students to Romero Britto, a famous pop artist from Brazil. We watched a short video about him and looked at some of his pieces of art. The students loved it!
Here are a few samples of his work!
After brainstorming what we had learned about Romero Britto...
we created our own cat drawing. The students had to use excellent listening skills to follow the guided drawing activity. They were focused on the drawing portion for 30 minutes! Awesome! After our drawings were complete, students started colouring in the different sections of the cat using bold colours and patterns. They aren't finished yet but they are soon to be masterpieces!
A quick reminder that the Rock Walk has been postponed until Tuesday in hopes of better weather. Please make sure that you complete the permission slip online. If you need assistance do not hesitate to come into the classroom after school with your PowerSchool login and password information and we can walk you through the process.
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