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We’ve been very, very busy in fourth grade!!!! This week in Reader’s Workshop, we practiced using Sticky-Note Codes to help us analyze what we are reading. Students place sticky-notes (aka post-its) in their novels as they read….they can use them to ask questions, note “big ideas”, make predictions, make text-self or text-text or text-world connections….the [...]

Students in our class have been working hard to create graphic organizers and illustrations that relay what they have been learning about our Earth and the rocks that it creates.  We have learned about the rock cycle, the three types of rocks, and we even had a little bit of time to research our own [...]

One of our favorite things to do in our class is integrate technology into our lessons. We do this by creating WebQuests that challenge students to research and find information about certain topics.  Each WebQuest is different in size and scope.  Last week, we used a WebQuest activity to learn about the different layers of [...]

Reading with partners is a valuable way to increase fluency and comprehension among students.  Yesterday, we practiced how to read with a partner, and how your partner can help you (and vice versa). Here are some quotes from the day: “It’s fun!” (Darby). “Jo’Nae does a good job with reading and answering questions I have” [...]

Good readers ask questions. They inquire about what they are reading. They are always stopping and reflecting upon what they are reading. We practiced what it means to ASK the other day in Reader’s Workshop. Our read-aloud came from one of our FAVORITE (my last year’s class said it was their ultimate favorite book of [...]

I am Cassidy.
I wonder how many sharks there are,
I hear my imaginary friend, Bob, singing,
I see myself as an artist painting a picture,
I want my big brother Jearemy,
I am Cassidy.
I pretend my brother is with me all of the time,
I feel sad that my grandmother broke her wrist,
I touch my slippery and slimy frog,
I worry [...]

 
Today we had a wonderful first day of school!  Everyone came to school on time, and began their morning tasks.  I was very impressed with how focused everyone was. 
Here is a brief overview of what happened today:
       -We became familiar with our STAR binders
       -We discussed what it means to be a good reader
       -We [...]

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