Book Talk...

Current Event Bean Pot

The weeks just keep flying by.  The students are going above and beyond in their current event presentations.  They keep getting more creative in how they present.
Their book talks are leading to many books being swapped around the classroom.  I love it!  I've also gotten some great suggestions on books that I have thoroughly enjoyed.
This week we have been trying to prepare our selves for MCAS Long Composition next Tuesday.  They have all done well in their writing this year and have to feel confident that they are going to do well.  I think not knowing the prompt is causing the most anxiety for them.  I've told them to get a good nights sleep, eat a good breakfast, wear comfortable clothes, read the prompt many times that day and they will be fine.
As we continue our math unit on fractions, we also continue to practice our multiplication and division. Both basic facts and word problems.  Although some students have mastered the basic facts not all have, we are trying to have as close to master for all as possible. Keep them studying at home.