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Monday, August 30, 2010
Homework: August 30-September 3
It has been decided that beginning this week, homework will be a Thursday to Thursday process. The only exception is that students did receive their weekly vocabulary list today. They will be tested on this list for Friday, but have no assignments other than to study words, meanings, and parts of speech. Students made their vocabulary cards in class today so they have study materials available. Puzzle of the week and writing assignment will be in Thursday folders, as well as student reading logs. Thanks for your feedback.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Homework Ideas---
This is for parents more than students, but I would also welcome their feedback--
I would like to gather an idea of how many parents would prefer homework to extend from Thursday to Thursday, rather than Monday to Friday? I know many students are involved in afterschool activities during the week, and I want the students to have a meaningful experience with the work they do independently. I also want students to learn the importance of time management. I will also have a note in tomorrow's class newsletter. Please email me your ideas, concerns, and opinions at amy_okimoto@dpsk12.org. Thanks.
I would like to gather an idea of how many parents would prefer homework to extend from Thursday to Thursday, rather than Monday to Friday? I know many students are involved in afterschool activities during the week, and I want the students to have a meaningful experience with the work they do independently. I also want students to learn the importance of time management. I will also have a note in tomorrow's class newsletter. Please email me your ideas, concerns, and opinions at amy_okimoto@dpsk12.org. Thanks.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Puzzle of the Week Rubric
Student Name:
Puzzle Title:
4 points | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point | 0 points | |
Accuracy of Mathematical Computation and Process | All mathematical answers are correct. | 80 % of mathematical answers are correct. | 60 % of mathematical answers are correct. | 40 % of mathematical answers are correct. | None of mathematical answers are correct. |
Completeness of work (math and questions) | All math is complete and all four questions have been answered in complete sentences. | 80% of math is complete and at least 3 of the 4 questions are answered in complete sentences. | 60% of math is complete and at least 2 of the 4 questions are answered in complete sentences. All math is complete but questions have not been answered. | 40% of math is complete and at least 2 of the 4 questions are answered in complete sentences. | No math is complete or questions. |
Total Score: |
Monday, August 23, 2010
Homework for the Week of August 23rd - August 27th
Homework is assigned on Mondays and due on Friday. Students will be given time in class to record assignments. All sections of the Homework Log Sheet must be signed and returned on Friday for full credit.
Assignment #1: Puzzle of the Week and Guideline Questions
This Week's Puzzle: Chickens and Rabbits
Students were given an introduction to this puzzle in class today. The expectation is that all work is shown. Include charts, drawing, diagrams, etc.
Puzzle of the Week:
1. What is the puzzle about? Restate the question in your own words.
Check your writing:
What are you trying to find out?
Did you give enough information for someone else to be able to solve the puzzle?
2. What are your first impressions of this puzzle? How do you think you will solve it?
Check your writing:
What strategies do you think you will use?( picture, act it out, make a table, chart or list; use
objects)
Does this puzzle remind you of other puzzles?
3. Describe how you solved the puzzle. Explain your method.
Check your writing:
How did you start? What did you try that didn't work? Did you learn anything from
those tries? What did you do when you got stuck? Did someone help you with this puzzle?
Were they helpful or not?
What steps did you use to find your solution? Be specific so someone else could try your strategy.
4. How do you know your answer is right?
Check your writing:
How would you prove your solution is right if someone disagrees with you?
Could there be more than one correct solution?
Assignment #2: Study Vocabulary words, definitions, and parts of speech for Friday test.
Vocabulary List:
1. glum 2. pacify 3. verify 4. suppress 5. gregarious 6. commotion 7. haughty 8. surmise
9. consolidate 10. destiny 11. disciple 12. abundant 13. petition 14. noxious 15. surge 16. impartial
17. valiant 18. labyrinth 19. paramount 20. haggard
Assignment #3: Writing Task: Use vocabulary words in well written sentences that show understanding of the meaning of words.
Assignment #4: Read 20 minutes each night, or some combination that totals 80 minutes between Monday and Thursday. Fill in reading log.
Assignment #1: Puzzle of the Week and Guideline Questions
This Week's Puzzle: Chickens and Rabbits
Students were given an introduction to this puzzle in class today. The expectation is that all work is shown. Include charts, drawing, diagrams, etc.
Puzzle of the Week:
One day, I visited Old MacDonald's farm. The farm had three pens of animals. The chickens were brown, and known for their wonderful eggs. The rabbits were black and white. Each pen had both chickens and rabbits inside. I cannot remember how many of each animal were in each pen. I can only remember how many heads and how many legs were in each. In Pen #1, there were 12 heads and 42 legs. In Pen #2, there were 42 heads and 112 legs. In Pen #3, there were 19 heads and 52 legs. Can I figure out how many chickens and rabbits were on the farm?
Guideline Questions:
Guidelines for Writing about the Puzzle of the Week
1. What is the puzzle about? Restate the question in your own words.
Check your writing:
What are you trying to find out?
Did you give enough information for someone else to be able to solve the puzzle?
2. What are your first impressions of this puzzle? How do you think you will solve it?
Check your writing:
What strategies do you think you will use?( picture, act it out, make a table, chart or list; use
objects)
Does this puzzle remind you of other puzzles?
3. Describe how you solved the puzzle. Explain your method.
Check your writing:
How did you start? What did you try that didn't work? Did you learn anything from
those tries? What did you do when you got stuck? Did someone help you with this puzzle?
Were they helpful or not?
What steps did you use to find your solution? Be specific so someone else could try your strategy.
4. How do you know your answer is right?
Check your writing:
How would you prove your solution is right if someone disagrees with you?
Could there be more than one correct solution?
Assignment #2: Study Vocabulary words, definitions, and parts of speech for Friday test.
Vocabulary List:
1. glum 2. pacify 3. verify 4. suppress 5. gregarious 6. commotion 7. haughty 8. surmise
9. consolidate 10. destiny 11. disciple 12. abundant 13. petition 14. noxious 15. surge 16. impartial
17. valiant 18. labyrinth 19. paramount 20. haggard
Assignment #3: Writing Task: Use vocabulary words in well written sentences that show understanding of the meaning of words.
Assignment #4: Read 20 minutes each night, or some combination that totals 80 minutes between Monday and Thursday. Fill in reading log.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Welcome to Room 216!
I am so excited to have started the year with a wonderful new class! To get us started on the right foot, please read over the following guidelines for blog posts:
1. Please use your best writing skills. Your responses should be in complete sentences, and be free from grammatical or spelling errors. Check over your work before you post comments. I will not publish work with misspellings and/ or grammatical errors.
2. If you are not a follower, you will have to include your name at the bottom of your message. Please only use first names. Also, do not include any personal information such as your email address, phone number, or address on the blog.
3. Remember our class rules and apply the same thoughtfulness and consideration on this blog page as you would if speaking to a classmate. Ideas and thoughts should be regarded as valuable even when you do not agree. You are encouraged to offer your own opinions in a positive way. Constructive criticism is welcome, as long as it is phrased kindly.
4. Check the blog often, as sometimes there will be required responses.
5. Have fun with the technology!
1. Please use your best writing skills. Your responses should be in complete sentences, and be free from grammatical or spelling errors. Check over your work before you post comments. I will not publish work with misspellings and/ or grammatical errors.
2. If you are not a follower, you will have to include your name at the bottom of your message. Please only use first names. Also, do not include any personal information such as your email address, phone number, or address on the blog.
3. Remember our class rules and apply the same thoughtfulness and consideration on this blog page as you would if speaking to a classmate. Ideas and thoughts should be regarded as valuable even when you do not agree. You are encouraged to offer your own opinions in a positive way. Constructive criticism is welcome, as long as it is phrased kindly.
4. Check the blog often, as sometimes there will be required responses.
5. Have fun with the technology!
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