Safe Talks came to talk to the class about being the boss of their own body. The presenter discussed telling a grown-up if anything makes you feel uncomfortable. We read a story and then made a list of adults that we could trust and talk to if necessary.


REMINDERS:
This Wednesday is an early release day. Dismissal will be at 1:25.


During Readers’ Workshop we continued to use our Super Powers.  This week we combined powers with our reading"

• look for sight words
• look for patterns
• ask each other - “does this make sense?”
• ask each other - ” does this sound right?"

During Writing Workshop we...

• Used a vowel chart to help stretch out words.
• Added feeling and action to our stories.
• Added speech bubbles!

During Math Workshop we learned a game called Compare.  It's played like the card game War.  We also took inventory of items in our classroom through an activity called Inventory Bags.  We continued to practice counting and writing numbers up to 10.


During Social Studies we learned about the first Thanksgiving. 

Happy Veteran's Day!

Happy Veteran’s Day to all that have served!  Thank you for your dedication to our country.


During Reading we learned that...

• Readers use their SUPERPOWERS to solve tricky words!
• Use the picture and think about what the word will be...
• Say the first letter sound...
• Stretch out the other sounds...
• Re-read...does it make sense?

During Writing we learned that...

• Writers write TRUE STORIES - called narratives.
• Think of a story, sketch their story, add words and labels to match.
• Labels give the reader information about the picture.

During Math we learned a new way to play Grab and Count, Roll and Record, and Pop.  We practiced counting the days of school by ones, fives, and tens.  We used the math rack to make different numbers.


Social Studies/Science:  We learned about Veteran's Day!  We tested our Sink or Float predictions!


REMINDERS:
Conferences begin the week after Thanksgiving.  Tuesday-Friday will be early dismissal days (1:25).  Please plan accordingly!

During Reading Workshop....

• We learned all the different things we can do when we read with a buddy!
• Point to the pictures to tell a story.
• Find sight words.
• Solve tricky words.
• Talk about our favorite part.
• Act out the story and read using a storyteller voice.

During Writing Workshop...

• We added to our pieces to make them more complete.
• We made a thoughtful choice about our favorite piece.
• We shared our favorite piece with our buddy.
• We began to "fix and fancy-up" our favorite piece - adding labels, details, and color.

During Math Workshop...

• We practiced counting by 1s and 10s during POP.
• We practiced counting with 1:1 correspondence.
• We learned a new way to play Roll and Record.
• We practiced writing numbers 1-10.

Social Studies/Science:  We discussed Election Day and voting!  We began a new unit on Sink or Float.  We had two special guests visit us to talk about Diwali.  We made garlands to take home.