We began Analogies and Compare/Contrast charts this week as well. These are both two skills that research has shown to boost student success. We are working on word analogies that are either antonyms (opposites) or synonyms (words with the same meaning). The kids did great today for the first time. Look for this work to come home every 2 days. An example of an analogy would be: hot is to cold as up is to____. Students have to recognize if it is an antonym or synonym in the first pair. In a compare contrast chart students must organize how 2 items are alike and different. We started by comparing a cat to a bird. Students will then learn to take the information in the chart and organize it into a written summary.
Please watch for a math review to come home next week. The review will be completed and checked in class. Students can take it home and study it to prepare for the test. Students will be prepared for the test if they are completing their daily classwork, homeowork and participating in class.
I am currently working on a document that will be sent via email or a link on the website where you can access your child's grades. I will not be using student names for privacy purposes. You will be given your child's student ID number and you can view grades using the ID number. I hope to have this soon, we do not have a program like the middle and high school, but I'm trying to help keep you informed.
This blog is a great way for teacher and parent communication. I love the fact, that I get an idea of what Reina is learning in class. I think its so important for parents to be more involved. Thank you Mrs. Z for everything your doing with the children.
ReplyDeleteI agree Sue. With the pictures also, I feel as though I am in class with Hassan to see what he is doing. Hassan really seems to be enjoying the new math program and I already feel he's come such a long way! Viewing grades online will be a great way to know what we need to work on and stay updated with everything going on in class.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Mrs. Zierau for the nice blog. It is a great way for parents to engage in their children's education. Also, the new math program seems very beneficial. Ali is doing great with adding two&three digit numbers with regrouping.
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I would like to thank you Mrs. Zierau for this great blog. Rawan was really enjoying her science topic, she said, she had a lot of fun reading about it. Besides, I am so happy about the math program that you follow, it is challenging for the kids, which is in my opinion can be very helpful later on.
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