Ss are working on their pop art projects. Finished products coming soon...

Using anchor charts, Ss brainstormed adjectives, adverbs, and strong verbs for a picture prompt (descriptive writing unit). Once they brainstormed 3 words each, they used the computer to get more specific, descriptive words. Looking forward to seeing their initial paragraphs!

Yesterday, we worked on our partner reading to improve fluency. Ss also had an opportunity to present their science projects (inside/outside circle). Finally, they learned about stacked bar graphs in math.

In preparation for our partner reading/repeating reading fluency practice, we read Wolf! to discuss the qualities of a good reader. Ss were extremely perceptive about the journey Wolf made to become a proficient reader. They also noticed the support he received to reach his goal.

Ss paired up and sorted reading responses in our unit on making judgements. They determined which responses were a level 1, 2, 3, and 4. They also wrote qualities of strong samples to construct our success criteria. Ss need to co-create the SC to take ownership of their learning.

Working with my grade 5s on when to use AI responsibly: research = reputable websites; quick, kid-friendly definitions = AI. With the right prompt, AI can simplify what online dictionaries and thesauruses make too complex.

We finished our stained glass poppies and they turned out so well. #poppy #RemembranceDay

Ss worked on their "stained glass" poppies while learning about its importance as a symbol of Remembrance Day. Stay tuned for the finished product soon....

Today we had a transformation from classroom to hospital. Students became doctors for the morning to do their rounds. Linking in with our science unit for body systems, Ss had an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Representing 3D objects using 2D drawings was our focus today in math. Lots of practice using whiteboards prior to independent work. Ss also worked on their pumpkins using pastels during art.

Students worked together to identify run-on sentences in a paragraph.

Packages of our #STEM projects are ready to go home Monday. Students built model lungs, spines, and articulated hands to explore how the human body works. 🧠🫁🦴 #science #HumanBody #STEMEducation

"Broken protractor". Students worked in pairs to figure out the missing angles on this figure. They needed to utilize their knowledge of benchmark angle measurements, triangle and quadrilateral degree measurements and the relationship between angles.

In partners, students practiced fluency with their weekly spelling words (focused on open syllables).

Ss worked on their articulated hands today in preparation for our learning on the skeletal system. #science #HumanBody

Students guessed how long the small intestine is in a 10-year-old child. Their guesses ranged from 1 m to 10 m. Most were surprised to learn it’s actually about 5 m long, and they were able to visualize that length using a garden hose. #Science #HumanBody

Ss learned a new boardgame which is closely related to chess and requires a lot of strategy. Best part: it's a game from 1975 that I bought from thrifting in the summer. #priceless #DuellBoardGame #strategy

Ss co-created the success criteria of our reading goals. Yesterday, we also visited Brazil using Google Earth in preparation for building background knowledge in writing.

Ss made models of lungs today; no action shots because it was a really busy afternoon. Lots of help needed for knots, stretching, and taping, but they turned out great. #STEMeducation

The students we so engaged playing place value Yahtzee today. 🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲