Mrs. Patton’s Daily Plans

Week of February 8, 2010
Monday/Wednesday week

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

F.Y.I.
(For Your Information)

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!!!

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Monday, February 8th, 2010 ******SNOW DAY******
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 9th, 2010 ******SNOW DAY******
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
10:15	Restroom break, transition time
10:30
11:30-12:15 Reading Workshop
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
12:55	Restroom break
1:05-1:40 Soc.St./Science
1:45-2:00	2^nd recess
2:05-2:30 Reading Workshop
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. Weekly Homework
Reminders and additional information

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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 * An important note: There will not be a new spelling list this week!!! We will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 17^th.
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 – New packet!
9:25-10:15 Math	· At 9:25, meet me up front with your clipboard, pencil, and Calendar Math packet. Let’s discuss the pattern, make predictions, and learn about ounces. · Weekly Homework – discuss packet, which is still due Friday. · Back at your desk: You will need a dry erase board and marker, and a tissue to share with your shoulder partner. We will do a little review. · 10:15 – Stop to talk about expectations on assignments. * Name on assignments, or you will pay a debit of $10. * 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. * Every effort is 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.
10:25	Restroom break, transition time
10:40-11:30 Comm. Arts/writing	10:40-11:00 ~ Listen to “Satchmo’s Blues” 11:00-11:30 ~ Writer’s Workshop: ! Independent writing time/conferences ! Sharing (last 5 min.)
11:30-12:15 Reading Workshop	· 11:30-11:45 ~ Distribute new schedules to keep in your literacy binder. Let’s discuss this and what it means for you. What is my job during this time? What is your job during this time? · 11:45-12:15 ~ Literature Circle with Mrs. Patton S.T.A.R. for those that aren’t meeting with the teacher
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:40 Science	Introduction to our Matter and Energy unit « Note-taking – We will use our science notebook. You are responsible for taking the notes or getting any notes that you miss. « A sea of talk – You will talk a lot with your NEW February partner (different from your Snow Buddy, and not your seat/shoulder partner). « Video – states of matter: Bring your notebook and a pencil.
1:45-2:00	Recess 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 « Mrs. Patton will confer with students (see schedule posted in room) « Sharing (last 8-10 minutes)
2:30-3:00	MUSIC
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 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	* An important note: There will not be a new spelling list this week!!! We will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 17^th. * Progress reports will be issued to students on Friday, February 12^th.

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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
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).
9:20-9:50 Specials	LIBRARY
10:00-10:20 Math	· Calendar Math – Meet me up front at 9:57.
10:20-11:20 Specials	D.A.R.E.
11:20	Restroom break/transition
11:30-12:15 Comm. Arts/Reading	11:30-11:45 ~ Mini-lesson: 11:45-12:15: « Two Lit Circle meetings with Mrs. Patton (see schedule in class) « S.T.A.R. for those not meeting with Mrs. Patton « Reading assignments to complete by Friday: Activity cards 182, 184, and 185
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:40 Science
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 literacy activties « 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	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: There will not be a new spelling list this week!!! We will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 17^th. * Progress reports will be issued to students on Friday, February 12^th.

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Friday, February 12th, 2010
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).
9:30-10:30 Math	· Calendar Math
10:30	Restroom break, transition time
10:45-12:15 Comm. Arts	11:30-11:45 ~ Mini-lesson: Weekly Reader Issue # ___ 11:45-12:15: « Fluency check-ups « Read the Weekly Reader, complete the related assignments « Reading conferences (see schedule in class)
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:40 Soc. St.	·
1:45-2:00	Recess
2:05-2:30	ü Work on Weekly Reader assignments ü Fill out planners. Highlight any homework. ü Weekly Sharing session (last 10 minutes)
2:30-3:00	Music
3:00-3:30	Class buddies with Mrs. Patchin’s class
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. Have a great weekend!!
Reminders and additional information	· Progress reports will be issued to students today. · No school on Monday, February 15^th in honor of Presidents’ Day.

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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