Mrs. Patton’s Daily Plans

Week of January 6, 2010
Tuesday/Thursday week

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

READING REMINDER…

S.T.A.R. – Stop, Take a book And Read – This is reading time that students participate in DURING our reading instruction time. Students should be working on a reading skill while reading, “talking back to books,” and reflecting 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.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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: 1. Make your lunch choice, unpack, and hang up your backpack. 2. Turn in notes from home, forms or permission slips, your planner and any homework or LATE WORK that is due. 3. Check to see if your partner is here. If not, set up an absent folder. 4. Find the Morning Work section below. Read and follow the directions. 5. Meet me up front at 9:30 to discuss Calendar Math. Bring a sheet of paper, your pencil, and a clipboard.
MORNING WORK	Happy New Year!!! Let’s wake up those brains after your long break. Check out the links below with your partner. · Bang on Time – You can adjust the clocks hands speed, but not to be less than 3. · Stop the Clock – How quickly can you match the times? · Periods of Time
	The times and activities scheduled below will take place around the “start time” listed in the left-hand column. After each lesson or class activity, you will then have time to work on a variety of assignments. Think of it like a menu: You have several items to choose from and your goal is to have everything on the menu. J To help you, you’ll receive a sheet to record what you work on. Remember? We talked about being accountable. This sheet will help with that. Have fun! Learn lots! Use your time wisely. Here’s what you can work on during “work times”:
9:30-10:05 Math	· Calendar Math – Finish December’s calendar and begin January’s.
10:05-10:35	We’re ringin’ in the new year!!! · Goal setting (a.k.a. making New Year’s Resolutions) · Having a plan · Sharing activity
10:35	Restroom break, transition time
10:45-11:15
10:45-12:15 Comm. Arts Click HERE to go directly to the Spelling Page.	Writer’s Workshop – Descriptive writing introduction: Let’s look at examples of descriptive writing. We will keep track of the traits we see in each example. Unit 10 Spelling pretest ü Take the pretest online. ü Print results, highlight words that are correct. ü Choose new words. ü Turn in list to Mrs. Patton. ü Enter words online. ü New Spelling Contracts – Due Tuesday REMEMBER: The directions are also in your B.E.E. binder on the orange card.	Reading Workshop – On the look-out for descriptive writing… - As you read, be sure to continue “talking back to your book” but also, keep track of passages, sentences, even pages that are descriptive. Mark these with a sticky note. Write what you like about it. THINK: How does this help you as a reader? - The Mini-lesson will model this for you.
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:40 Science	REVIEW: Asking a question (this is your topic, only specific), background research, hypothesis, and variables. Continue with Virtual Lab project
1:45-2:00	Recess
2:05-2:30 Comm. Arts	Continue with learning activities from above…
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. Finish your Spelling word list (if needed). Turn it in tomorrow.
Reminders and additional information	Friday is the end of 2^nd quarter! All assignments are due by the end of the school day.

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Thursday, January 7, 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: 1. Make your lunch choice, unpack, and hang up your backpack. 2. Turn in notes from home, forms or permission slips, your planner and any homework or LATE WORK that is due. 3. Check to see if your partner is here. If not, set up an absent folder. 4. Complete your Calendar Math sheets for today. Remember, a student will be randomly chosen to present Calendar Math for today. 5. Complete your classroom job, work on assignments, or enjoy some S.T.A.R. time.
9:20-9:50 Specials	LIBRARY
9:56-10:30 Math	· Calendar Math
10:40	Restroom break, transition time
10:50-11:20 Soc. St.	The Tic Tac Toe grid – · Choose 3 assignments and color in the box lightly. · I will meet with students in groups based on which box you chose. · We will discuss expectations and requirements for the assignments you have chosen.
11:20-12:15 Comm. Arts	Writer’s Workshop – Descriptive writing: Let’s look at more examples of descriptive writing. We will keep track of the traits we see in each example. Unit 10 Spelling: ü Finish choosing new words. ü Turn in list to Mrs. Patton ü Enter words online. ü New Spelling Contracts – Due Tuesday REMEMBER: The directions are also in your B.E.E. binder on the orange card.	Reading Workshop -
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:40	Continue with the Virtual Lab – Time to grow those tomatoes.
1:45-2:00	Recess
2:05-2:30	You choose: Math, Writing, Science, or Reading assignments
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
Reminders and additional information	One day left of 2^nd quarter. Report cards will be issued to students on Friday, January 15^th.

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Friday, January 8, 2009 * END OF 2^nd QUARTER *
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 tasks: 1. Make your lunch choice, unpack, and hang up your backpack. 2. Turn in notes from home, forms or permission slips, your planner and any homework that is due. 3. Check to see if your partner is here. If not, set up an absent folder. 4. Complete your Calendar Math sheet for today and Saturday. Packets are due upon completion. J.E.T. students are responsible for completing your Calendar Math before leaving at 9:15. 5. Complete your classroom job, work on assignments, or enjoy some R.F.E. time.
9:30-10:30 Math	· Calendar Math – Finish and turn in the entire packet.
10:30	Restroom break, transition time
10:45-12:15 Comm. Arts	Writer’s Workshop: ·	Reader’s workshop: · Read the issue today. One article can be read with a partner (knee-to-knee). · Complete the packet that goes along with the issue. Be sure to turn this in before 2:30 (unless told otherwise).
12:20-12:55 Recess and lunch	ENJOY!
1:05-1:40 Soc. St.	Current Events: Weekly Reader àContinue working on this until recess. · Be sure to turn in the packet, NOT THE ACTUAL WEEKLY READER. · Please make a stack of the WR on the table. FINISHED? Choose from the following based on what you need to do: · S.T.A.R. time – When finished, turn in your S.T.A.R. self-checklist and your Reading Log (blue).
1:45-2:00	Recess
2:05-2:30	ü Fill out planners. Highlight any homework. ü Classroom jobs/R.F.E. – take care of your daily duties at this time. Students who are on vacation should read quietly.
2:30-3:00	P.E.
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. Continue planning your science project. Your question and materials list are due Monday.
Reminders and additional information

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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