- We continued our exploration of non-fiction.
- Asked questions before reading and looked for answers to our questions.
- Compared and contrasted non-fiction and fiction books - noticing that we can learn from both.
- Think about the words they might read inside the book.
During Writing Workshop we "fixed and fancied up" our All About Me books.
- Writers write everything they know about themselves across the pages. Then they go back and add more!
- Writers use lower case letters and add periods at the end of their sentences.
- Writers work with a buddy to edit and revise.
- Writers make a list of new topics that they know All About.
Math Workshop - We started a unit on shapes. We learned about 2-D shapes: squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, ovals, and rhombuses. We explored what they look like, how many sides they have, and where you can find them in the real world. We made different shapes using Playdoh. We also began exploring and describing 3-D shapes. What makes a circle and a sphere different? Where can we find these shapes in the real world? How many corners, edges, and faces do each shape have?
Social Studies/Science - Maps! We used Google Earth to visit the desert, mountains, islands, and ocean. We discussed land forms and their similarities/differences.
