Hi Core 2 Families! I hope everyone is getting through the long month of October! We have been having such a nice week. The students are now deep into creating their action plans to continue Wangari’s work. Each student is in a small group based on interest and they have come up with an action plan to execute at Exhibition. A big part of this action plan is thinking through how to educate others on their topic. For example, if they have created an action plan that involves giving away seedlings, they are each making a how to book on how to plant seedlings. In starting the how to books, students were expected to watch a short video and take notes on important information that they might want to include in their how to book. I was so impressed to see the quality of their note taking. They were very engaged, and they repeatedly stopped the videos to write detailed notes and pictures. It was interesting to see them working in this way, and it made me think that doing this style of research (watching short educational videos/ taking notes/ writing informational text) could easily be recreated at home. Speaking of writing, several of you have asked for copies of the writing protocols that Patrick went over during his writing workshop at PEC #2. During reading, students have been reading books on trees (A Tree is Growing and Be a Friend to Trees) with their reading partners. It has been interesting to watch them figure out what their strengths are in reading/ comprehending texts, and to watch them support each other. We have also been working more with our word wall and we have been having short talks about long vowel patterns. We have been really hitting our stride in math. Last week we worked on the Georgia Math Task called “Number Hop.” We were able to complete Parts 1,2,3. If you feel that your student could use more practice with skip counting, you could do Parts 4 and 5 at home. This week we did the task “Place Value Play.” We were able to complete all aspects of the lesson. I thought that the number talks included in this lesson were really interesting. We talked about and used friendly 10’s and 100’s and shared our thinking with regards to solving mental math problems. I am really pleased with the balnce we have been striking with all of the different ability levels within the classroom. Please let me know if you need any support with Georgia Math at home. Math Meet Up- October 29th 3:00-4:00 (Still looking for parents to present fun math games!!) Please Sign up on the sign up genius if you plan on attending so that I know how many people to expect. Also, if you would like to share a game with other parents, please sign up! I am going to encourage you to not bring children if at all possible. If lack of childcare would prohibit you from coming, then please bring them and a plan of what they are going to do during that time. Patrick will be watching them, but it will go smoother if they have a plan of what they need to do during that time. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D48A8A729ABFE3-october1 Farmer's Market Field Trips! I am looking forward to seeing a lot of you on Saturday! Please don't forget to stay with your child during this outing, as you (not the school or teacher) are responsible for them. I sent out a sheet that can be used to come up with interview questions for the vendors at the farmer's market. Have a great week!!
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