Mrs. Patton’s Daily Plans

Week of February 15, 2010
Tuesday/Thursday week

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Thursday

Friday

F.Y.I.
(For Your Information)

Class expectations: During the second half of the school year, students will be held to the following expectations:

· Students will write their name on assignments, or you will pay a debit of $10. Remember to highlight your heading to help avoid this penalty.

· Read and follow directions using the C.U.C.C. method, ON EVERYTHING!!!

· Answers should be in complete sentences, unless I tell you otherwise. A loss of points could result in not following these directions. See below for a Written responses tip.

· Every effort should be made to turn assignments in on time. If work cannot be turned in on time, you need to take responsibility for it. Tell me when you will turn it in. Tell me how you are going to make sure it is finished.
NOTE: As of Monday, February 1^st, there were 30 LATE ASSIGNMENTS IN THIS CLASS. That’s more than 1 late assignment per student. However, not every student had a late assignment.

S.T.A.R. – Stop, Take a book And Read – This is reading time that students participate in DURING our reading instruction time, also known as I.D.R. for independent reading time. Students should practice essential reading skills while reading. Good readers can also “talk back to books,” and reflect on their own progress as a reader. Students should read a Just Right book at this time.

R.F.E. time – Reading For Enjoyment – This is reading time that students participate in at the beginning or end of the day, or when all assignments are finished. Students can read an Easy, Just Right, or Challenging book.

Written responses: When answering a question on ANY ASSIGNMENT, your response (answer) should be written in complete sentences, unless told otherwise.

TIP: Try to “echo” the question in your answer to ensure a complete sentence. Like this:

Q: What did the main character of the story do that was surprising?

A: The main character, Brandon, helped the bully pick up his books when he dropped them. This was surprising because none of the characters in the story have been nice to the bully so far.

Can you identify the words from the question in the answer? FANTASTIC!!!

Literacy Activities
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Monday, February 15th, 2010 ***** PRESIDENT’S DAY ***** No school!
9:00-9:25 Morning Procedures	Obj: to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments Please complete the following: ü Make your lunch choice and unpack. ü Hang up your backpack (Be sure to use the back rack if available.). J ü Turn in any/all of the following to the NEW, ORGANIZER NEXT TO MY DESK (Find the labeled folders for each of the items. No more PURPLE TUB!): * Friday Folders * Weekly Reports * notes from home * forms or permission slips * late work * your planner (to the table) * Any HOMEWORK that is due (to the gray box) ü Check to see if your partner is here. If not, set up an absent folder. ü Begin on your morning work (see directions below). ü Be seated at your own desk when the bell rings by 9:15 (or earlier).
10:20-11:20 Specials	ART
11:20	Restroom break, return to class
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
12:55	Restroom break
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1:45-2:00	Recess (I’m inside. It’s Mastery Club Day!) ANYONE that owes LATE WORK will be inside working on it today (or in the hall if it is indoor recess).
2:30-3:00 Specials	Music (no recorders)
3:00-3:40 Comm. Arts	ü Fill out planners. Highlight any homework. ü Classroom jobs/S.T.A.R. – take care of your daily duties at this time. Students who are on vacation should read quietly. ü Pack up by teams (dismissed by Mrs. Patton). ü Read aloud time J ü Listen to announcements
3:45	Dismissal to buses
Homework Info	1. Have your parent sign your planner. 2. No Spelling yet!!! 3. Weekly Math homework packet – Due Friday
Reminders and additional information

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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 * NEW JOBS – Check the board! * * Descriptive writing project – due THIS FRIDAY, 9:15 AM *
9:00-9:25 Morning Procedures	Obj: to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments Please complete the following: ü Make your lunch choice and unpack. ü Hang up your backpack (Be sure to use the back rack if available.). J ü Turn in any/all of the following to the NEW, ORGANIZER NEXT TO MY DESK (Find the labeled folders for each of the items. No more PURPLE TUB!): * Friday Folders * Weekly Reports * notes from home * forms or permission slips * late work * your planner (to the table) * Any HOMEWORK that is due (to the gray box) ü Check to see if your partner is here. If not, set up an absent folder. ü Begin on your morning work (see directions below). ü Be seated at your own desk when the bell rings by 9:15 (or earlier).
MORNING WORK	· Calendar Math: Complete each page for Sunday, Monday, and today (if you haven’t already). · Meet me up front by 9:21 (on the wall clock, not your computer clock).
9:20-10:20 Math	« Calendar Math – Let’s get caught up! « Whole class activity: Division strategies (p. 50-52 in B.O.N.Y.K)
10:20	Restroom break, transition time
10:30-11:30 Writing Workshop	! 10:30-10:50 ~ Mini-lesson: The snow is beautiful. – Take this sentence and write down what you are thinking. Then, I’ll take your thoughts and turn them into descriptive sentencesw. ! 10:50-11:20 ~ Independent writing time: To start your IWT (independent writing time), choose a sentence or two from your draft and try revising it like I modeled in class. Also during this time, continue with the writing process with your descriptive writing piece (Be sure to update the Status of the Class board). I will stop by for a brief conference with a few of you. ! 11:20-11:30 ~ Sharing session
11:30-12:15 Reading Workshop	· 11:30-11:45 ~ Mini-lesson: Fact and opinion Now, let’s look at another resource. You’ll need your reading book. Turn to page 462-463. · 11:45-12:15 ~ Reading groups with Mrs. Patton – Click HERE to go up to the Literacy Link. 1) Guided reading group – the only group meeting today 2) ALL OTHER STUDENTS are working on their reading assignments (Satchmo Blues activity cards) and/or enjoying S.T.A.R. time. S.T.A.R. time readers: Be sure to start your new reading response log (blue).
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
12:55	Restroom break
1:05-1:40 Soc.St./Science	Matter and Energy unit Please bring your science notebook and a pencil. « Mini-lesson: A review of states of matter (on Smartboard) Teacher’s link: Solid, liquid, gas Teacher’s link: Change of state « Assignment introduction: Atoms: An internet search Students will work with their shoulder partners (seat partner) on this internet-based project. Using the link below plus the handout provided, you and your partner will learn all about the atom, parts of the atom, and other fun facts. Outside of Science time: You AND your partner can on work on this TOGETHER any time both of you are available, AND as long as Mrs. Patton isn’t teaching. « The packet is due by Thursday, Feb. 18^th at 3:30. Turn it in to the gray box and check off your name. NOTE: If absent between now and the due date, you will have one school day to make up this assignment. You will need to meet with Mrs. Patton to discuss your new due date.
1:45-2:00	2^nd recess
2:05-2:30 Reading Workshop Continued…	« S.T.A.R. continues for about 15 minutes, or work on a reading assignment « Mrs. Patton will confer with students (see schedule posted in room) « Sharing (last 8-10 minutes)
2:30-3:00	P.E.
3:00-3:40 Comm. Arts	ü Fill out planners. Highlight any homework. ü Classroom jobs/S.T.A.R. – take care of your daily duties at this time. Students who are on vacation should read quietly. ü Pack up by teams (dismissed by Mrs. Patton). ü Leave backpacks at your seat and meet me up front (around 3:20). ü Read aloud time ü Listen to announcements
3:45	Dismissal to buses
Homework Info	1. Have your parent sign your planner. 2. 4 math problems using strategies to solve division problems without relying on calculators or long division. 3. Weekly Math Homework – due Friday
Reminders and additional information	* Progress reports were issued to students on Friday, February 12^th. The report(s) should be signed and returned to me by tomorrow.

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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 * We follow a Monday schedule today. * * Descriptive writing project – due THIS FRIDAY, 9:15 AM *
9:00-9:25 Morning Procedures	Obj: to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments Please complete the following: ü Make your lunch choice and unpack. ü Hang up your backpack (Be sure to use the back rack if available.). J ü Turn in any/all of the following to the NEW, ORGANIZER NEXT TO MY DESK (Find the labeled folders for each of the items. No more PURPLE TUB!): * Friday Folders * Weekly Reports * notes from home * forms or permission slips * late work * your planner (to the table) * Any HOMEWORK that is due (to the gray box) ü Check to see if your partner is here. If not, set up an absent folder. ü Begin on your morning work (see directions below). ü Be seated at your own desk when the bell rings by 9:15 (or earlier).
MORNING WORK	· Calendar Math: Complete each page for Sunday, Monday, and today (if you haven’t already). · Meet me up front by 9:21 (on the wall clock, not your computer clock).
9:20-10:20 Math	« Calendar Math « Whole class activity: Division strategies, continued (p. 50-52 in B.O.N.Y.K) 1) Share strategies used for the four problems. 2) Continue solving division problems using a variety of strategies 3) Solve 136 divided by 11 using strategies then trade with a partner. « Assignment: Student Sheet 14: A Division Problem – due tomorrow Students will choose two of the problems on the assignment. Each problem will be solved without using calculators or long division. Showing all of your work is expected.
10:20-11:20 Specials	ART class, Restroom break, transition time
11:30-12:15 Reading Workshop	· 11:30-11:45 ~ Mini-lesson: Fact and opinion (whole class) Assignment (in addition to the Satchmo’s packet): - Complete the Fact and Opinion graphic organizer using a JUST RIGHT book of YOUR CHOICE. - This assignment is due by Wednesday, February 23^rd (one week from today). - You should work on this during your S.T.A.R. time, or any other time you are finished with your assignments. · 11:45-12:15 ~ Reading groups with Mrs. Patton – Click HERE to go up to the Literacy Link. 1) Guided reading group (11:45-12:00) 2) ALL OTHER STUDENTS are working on their reading assignments (Satchmo Blues activity cards, fact and opinion graphic organizer) and/or enjoying S.T.A.R. time. S.T.A.R. time readers: Be sure to start your new reading response log (blue).
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:40 Soc. St./Science	REVIEW DAY « Revisiting previous assignments: Lessons 3 and 5 * Using C.U.C.C. * Written responses and expectations (2 paragraphs means TWO PARAGRAPHS, for example) * What you turn in is evidence of what you learned, what you know The activities below will only be completed by students that followed directions and completed both of the assignments listed above. « Lessons 5 and 6 review games – to be completed with your seat partner; report your score to your teacher. USE YOUR BOOK as a resource!!!!!!! Student link 1: Lesson 5 game Student link 2: Lesson 6 game NOTE: When you have finished both games, grab your “clicker” and meet me up front on the rug. « Lessons 5 and 6 online quizzes with “clickers” Teacher’s links: Timelinks resources
1:45-2:00	Recess (I am inside due to the Monday schedule.) ANYONE that owes LATE WORK will be inside working on it today (or in the hall if it is indoor recess).
2:05-2:30 Reading Workshop continues…	« S.T.A.R. continues for about 15 minutes, or you work on a reading assignment « Mrs. Patton will confer with students (see schedule posted in room) « Sharing (last 8-10 minutes)
2:30-3:00	MUSIC
3:05-3:40	ü Social Studies work-on-assignments/activities-time continues… ü 3:20: Fill out planners. Highlight any homework. ü Classroom jobs/S.T.A.R. – take care of your daily duties at this time. Students who are on vacation should read quietly. ü Pack up by teams (dismissed by Mrs. Patton). ü Leave backpacks at your seat and meet me up front (around 3:20). ü Read aloud time J ü Listen to announcements
3:45	Dismissal to the buses
Homework Info	1. Have a parent sign your planner. 2. Weekly Math HW – Due Friday
Reminders and additional information	* Progress reports were issued to students on Friday, February 12^th. The report(s) should be signed and returned to me by today.

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Thursday, February 18th, 2010 * Descriptive writing project – due MONDAY, 9:15 AM * *NOTE: Mrs. Patton will attend Interface, a science and math training session for Missouri teachers. A substitute teacher will be here today and tomorrow.
9:00-9:20 Morning Procedures	Obj: to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments Please complete the following: ü Make your lunch choice and unpack. ü Hang up your backpack (Be sure to use the back rack if available.). J ü Turn in any/all of the following to the NEW, ORGANIZER NEXT TO MY DESK (Find the labeled folders for each of the items. No more PURPLE TUB!): * Friday Folders * Weekly Reports * notes from home * forms or permission slips * late work * your planner (to the table) * Any HOMEWORK that is due (to the gray box) ü Check to see if your partner is here. If not, set up an absent folder. ü Begin on your morning work: CALENDAR MATH. ü Be seated at your own desk when the bell rings by 9:15 (or earlier).
MORNING WORK	Complete today’s Calendar Math page. If you haven’t completed other pages up to this point, please work on those as well. We will meet on Monday to catch up on Thursday though Monday.
9:20-9:50 Specials	LIBRARY
10:00-10:20 Math	· Math assignment due: Student Sheet 14, A division problem · HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Today’s Math pages 94 and 95 – Due Friday. You can use the time you have between your Library time and D.A.R.E. to get started on this. · Today’s Math pages 94-95 are due tomorrow.
10:20-11:20 Specials	D.A.R.E.
11:20	Restroom break/transition
11:30-12:15 Reading/Writing	This time will be used to complete the following assignments/activities: 1) Satchmo’s Blues packet – Staple the work that you completed TO THE BACK OF the packet. Make sure your name IS ON EVERY SHEET OF PAPER. Turn it in to the gray box and check off your name. 2) Descriptive writing project – published pieces are due tomorrow (even though I won’t be here!). You will turn in your final copy with the pink scoring guide (nothing else – no drafts, peer conference sheets, etc.). IF FINISHED WITH BOTH ASSIGNMENTS ABOVE, AND BOTH ARE TURNED IN, THEN FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW: A) If your partner is also finished with both assignments above, then you can work on your atoms research packet. B) Enjoy S.T.A.R. time while recording facts and opinions from your JUST RIGHT book.
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:40 Soc. St./Science	« Assignment: Atoms: An internet search Students will CONTINUE working with their shoulder partner (seat partner) on this internet-based project. Using the link below plus the handout provided, you and your partner will CONTINUE learning all about the atom, parts of the atom, and other fun facts. « The packet is due TODAY (Thursday, Feb. 18^th) at 3:30. Turn it in to the gray box and check off your name.
1:45-2:00	Recess
2:05-2:30 Comm. Arts	« S.T.A.R. continues for about 15 minutes, or you are working on reading assignments « Mrs. Patton will confer with students (see schedule posted in room) « Sharing (last 8-10 minutes)
2:30-3:00	P.E.
3:05-3:40	ü Fill out planners. Highlight any homework. ü Classroom jobs/S.T.A.R. – take care of your daily duties at this time. Students who are on vacation should read quietly. ü Pack up by teams (dismissed by Mrs. Patton). ü Leave backpacks at your seat and meet me up front (around 3:20). ü Read aloud time J ü Listen to announcements
3:45	Dismissal to the buses
Homework Info	1. Have a parent sign your planner. 2. Math Weekly Homework – Due tomorrow!
Reminders and additional information	* An important note: Due to my absences for the conference, we will begin the Unit 14 spelling next week. There will not be a new spelling list this week!!!

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Friday, February 19th, 2010 * Descriptive writing project – due Monday, by 9:15 AM * *NOTE: Mrs. Patton will attend Interface, a science and math training session for Missouri teachers. A substitute teacher will be here today.
9:00-9:30 Morning Procedures	Obj: to become familiar with morning procedures, to follow written and verbal directions, to appropriately socialize with students in the group, to use time effectively to complete tasks/assignments Please complete the following: ü Make your lunch choice and unpack. ü Hang up your backpack (Be sure to use the back rack if available.). J ü Turn in any/all of the following to the NEW, ORGANIZER NEXT TO MY DESK (Find the labeled folders for each of the items. No more PURPLE TUB!): * Friday Folders * Weekly Reports * notes from home * forms or permission slips * late work * your planner (to the table) * Any HOMEWORK that is due (to the gray box) ü Check to see if your partner is here. If not, set up an absent folder. ü Begin on your morning work (see directions below). ü Be seated at your own desk when the bell rings by 9:15 (or earlier).
9:20-10:20 Math	· Calendar Math
10:20	Restroom break (at the restrooms near the library), transition time
10:30-11:15	A special assembly in the large gym – You always do so well at assemblies…I expect no less today. ENJOY! Since I can’t be there to enjoy it, I’d love to hear about it. Write a friendly letter to me, telling me all about it. J
11:20-11:45	RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM… ! Write a friendly letter to Mrs. Patton. Be sure to include all parts of a friendly letter, to include your purpose for writing (to inform me of the assembly) ! 10:50-11:20 ~ Independent writing time: Continue to work on the friendly letter, your descriptive writing piece, or a NEW SEED in your seed notebook.
11:45-12:15 Reading Workshop	~ Use the remaining time between now and reces/lunch to get started on this assignment. First – read the articles. You may read ONE article with a partner, read the rest on your own. Second – Read the directions on the back page. Third - Ccomplete the back page by referring back to the articles to help PROVE your answers.
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:25 Soc. St./Reading	· Fill out planners for the day. · Continue working on your Weekly Reader until the “Workshop” session with the guest speaker.
1:30-3:30	A special “workshop” session with our guest speaker
3:30-3:45	ü Pack up by teams (dismissed by Mrs. Patton). ü Listen to announcements – Make sure all of us can hear.
3:45	Dismissal to the buses.
Homework info	1. Have a parent sign your planner. 2. Descriptive writing project – due Monday. 3. Have a great weekend!!
Reminders and additional information	An important note: Due to my absences for the conference, we will begin the Unit 14 spelling next week. There will not be a new spelling list this week!!! In addition, the descriptive writing project is now due Monday. This will allow for additional time to revise, edit, and publish (NOTE: Publishing does not mean the writing has to be typed).

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I’m finished! Now what can I do??

Read	You can read an “easy”, “just right” or “challenging” book, or a magazine.
Write	You can add an entry to your writing “seed” notebook, reread entries, or start a draft from your “seed” notebook. You could also write a friendly letter and mail it for WEE Deliver.
Learn	You can learn more and more by becoming a member of the Dardenne Mastery Club. Click here to begin.
Extend	You can go above and beyond by studying a topic of interest and extend your learning experience. Check out the sites provided below. Take notes, teach a friend, create a presentation or poster. Happy learning! Birds of prey: Dialogue for Kids Explore Birds of Prey Raptor Rescue All about Missouri: Caves and Bats The 50 States: Missouri Fact Monster: Geography of MO
Practice	You can practice your math facts! Remember, that during the week, you should practice for the timed test on Fridays. Just go to the Math Page or click on the link.
Spell	This is for all of you Word Smart kids! Go to the link below. Once on the site, choose one of the games to play. Word Central Games: v Alpha-bot v Robo-Bee v BIGbot v Jumble Kids

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Send Questions about the lesson template to Diana Dell, Ed.S