October, 2011

Research:  Lessons focus on research.  We started with Biography and used front & back covers to get quick information about a person.  Week #2 is all of non-fiction and table of contents and index  for quick information inside the book.  Teaching during testing is very difficult.  In the morning, younger students are great because they understand the importance of quiet and not disturbing testing classes.  In the afternoon classes who have been testing are fidgety.  I understand and try to make lessons short and fun.  Week #3 will be online information about a person or thing and Week #4 is BookFair.  Students will buy during the day, so bring money or ideas to buy from Scholastic.