Happy Friday!
After a week that was jostled by another snow day, we finally made it!
Today was another good day. In skills, the Organic Squirrels worked more on er. They read a story and started answering the questions. We're still working on turning the question around when answering, but they are remembering what they read well!
The Zesty Wombats had grammar day today, and we worked extensively on nouns. They reviewed common, proper, and plural nouns, and then discussed irregular plural nouns and strange ways to make nouns plural (like changing leaf to leaves).
The Screaming Mustaches finished Frindle today and started on a paragraph explaining whether the main character made the right decisions based on the outcome of the book.
The kids all worked more on their blogs today. It was a big writing day, and they wrote as much as they could on their topics. It's been impressive to see how much they're willing and able to write when they are motivated! We will continue the work on Monday!
During writing time, the kids all worked on paragraphs they've been writing - opinion paragraphs. They are coming along nicely. We started a new system during writing so the kids don't have to wait in line as long when they need help or review. They move a clip from one side of oak tag to another, and I see them in that order. While they're waiting, they do some free writing. This way, they keep writing and the classroom stays calmer, since they're not standing in line waiting idly.
We recently started a new read aloud book called Luka and the Fire of Life. It's about a boy who goes to a magic world to try to save his father. It's roughly a sequel to Haroun and the Sea of Stories. The kids seem to be enjoying it so far!
Everyone has been pretty chatty, but I feel like their output has been greater than before. It's difficult to calm engines at times, but it is still nice to see it not affect the volume or quality of the work being done!
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