Introduce ourselves
Read and discuss the syllabus
Compare and contrast old and new -- vaccines and engine oils -- and ask critical questions
Compare and contrast each other (working with a partner) -- and seek to find common ground
Enjoy recess
Attend an assembly about procedures, behavior and discipline
Counter non-fiction with fiction -- read and discuss Ms. K's "Oscar and the Big Fish"
Write in your own private journal
Review the day and ask and answer pertinent questions
Sing fun academic songs
HOMEWORK: Bring either a library card or a library card application, ear buds/headphones and a book for SSR
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Take an inventory of self
Review the syllabus
Check and appreciate the homework
Read for SSR (Sustained Silent Reading)
Segue into "cause and effect" activity in consumable workbook
Take reading test in the computer lab to determine reading level
Write in private journal
Sing songs
HOMEWORK: Bring library card or library card application, ear buds and book for SSR
Friday, June 21, 2013
Meet with staff from the Beverly Hills Public Library in the auditorium
Read for SSR (Sustained Silent Reading)
Process what we read using Read with a Purpose
Segue into "main idea and details" activity in consumable workbook
Write in private journal
Read aloud primary sight-words and secondary words
Start building a personal dictionary
Review the day
Sing songs
HOMEWORK: Read your Accelerated Reader book so you can pass your book's test on Monday