Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Do you know the weather word?
Good morning, Voters,
I am curious to hear today's weather word...do you know it? After you take care of your three basic jobs, please add a tally to the appropriate box on the easel. Next, pick up your ipad and enter today's weather machine word. You can find a link to the site from my website. Go to the Frequently Used Websites link.
Once you have voted, please use the notes app to practice your spelling words. I would like you to type each of your spelling words three times each. If you finish that, you can enjoy some Math app time.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I am curious to hear today's weather word...do you know it? After you take care of your three basic jobs, please add a tally to the appropriate box on the easel. Next, pick up your ipad and enter today's weather machine word. You can find a link to the site from my website. Go to the Frequently Used Websites link.
Once you have voted, please use the notes app to practice your spelling words. I would like you to type each of your spelling words three times each. If you finish that, you can enjoy some Math app time.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
So Generous!
Good Morning,
I can't believe how full our container is for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...great job! Please add to the container if you have any change and then complete our three basic jobs.
Today, I need you to update your reading status. After that, please steal some time to read your chapter book!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I can't believe how full our container is for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...great job! Please add to the container if you have any change and then complete our three basic jobs.
Today, I need you to update your reading status. After that, please steal some time to read your chapter book!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Monday, January 28, 2013
Spelling Day!
Happy Monday,
I hope your weekend was great! This morning I need you to take care of your basic routine. Next, please put a heading on the next page in your word work section of your reading log. This will be for your spelling pretest. Finally, you need to put a heading on a blank sheet of paper. This will be for your spelling test from last week. Please get together with a partner and take last week's test.
When that is all done, make sure PC p. 189 is complete. Your last job is to pick up a new poem and illustrate it!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I hope your weekend was great! This morning I need you to take care of your basic routine. Next, please put a heading on the next page in your word work section of your reading log. This will be for your spelling pretest. Finally, you need to put a heading on a blank sheet of paper. This will be for your spelling test from last week. Please get together with a partner and take last week's test.
When that is all done, make sure PC p. 189 is complete. Your last job is to pick up a new poem and illustrate it!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Friday, January 25, 2013
Support for You
As you work in your essay booklet, you need to explain your three main reasons. One way to explain a reason is to use the "expanding our writing" prompts that we discussed in class. (Find those on a previous post here at Harvey's Homebase. Another way to support your essay is by telling a story that explains your reasons.
Remember, there are 4 main ingredients in a small moment story. They are:
Remember, there are 4 main ingredients in a small moment story. They are:
actions
thoughts and feelings
descriptions
dialogue
As you continue to work in the second section of your essay booklet, be sure to include the above items in your small moment story. Also remember to ask yourself, "Does this support my reason?" Make sure you are staying focused on the point you are trying to make.
I can't wait to see your progress next week. Enjoy the steps to building a strong essay.
Happy Career Day!
Welcome Future Employees,
Today you will have a chance to explore many different career choices. You will hear from many volunteers about the job they have. It should be a fun, informative day!
Please take care of your three normal tasks. After that, please get your ipad and go to www.tinyurl.com/iicareerday. Take the survey and press submit. Next, put your ipad away and pick up a clipboard and a career day paper. You will need this a little later. Finally, please work in your writer's notebook. Perhaps you can write about a job you hope to have in the future....
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Today you will have a chance to explore many different career choices. You will hear from many volunteers about the job they have. It should be a fun, informative day!
Please take care of your three normal tasks. After that, please get your ipad and go to www.tinyurl.com/iicareerday. Take the survey and press submit. Next, put your ipad away and pick up a clipboard and a career day paper. You will need this a little later. Finally, please work in your writer's notebook. Perhaps you can write about a job you hope to have in the future....
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Pushing your thinking...
Use at least four of the following prompts to complete your essay support. Be sure to reread your work to make sure that it makes sense.
Expanding our writing with prompts*
For example,
Another example is,
In addition,
The reason for this is…
This makes me realize…
This connects with…
This is giving me the idea…
On the other hand…
I partly disagree because…
This is similar to…
This is different from…
Some people think._________, but I think….
I used to think________, but now I realize…
*borrowed from Lucy Calkins' Breathing Life into Essays
Howdy Test Takers,
I hope you are ready for yor Social Studies and Math tests today. Have you been studying?! Please take care of your first three jobs. After that, please update your reading status. After that, please make sure you have finished p. 188 in your practice companion. Once that is done, please park your PC on the Topic table.
To get ready for your Math test, please work on Mathbox 6.10. If you finish that before morning meeting, you can study for S.S.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I hope you are ready for yor Social Studies and Math tests today. Have you been studying?! Please take care of your first three jobs. After that, please update your reading status. After that, please make sure you have finished p. 188 in your practice companion. Once that is done, please park your PC on the Topic table.
To get ready for your Math test, please work on Mathbox 6.10. If you finish that before morning meeting, you can study for S.S.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Poetry Contest
Do you enjoy writing poetry?
Do you love non-fiction?
If you are able to combine these two hobbies, you might consider entering a poetry competition.
Check it out at http://www.jillcorcoran.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-dare-to-dream-change-world-annual.html. You have until the end of April to email your entry.
BREAKING NEWS!
The Dare to Dream ... Change the World
Annual Writing Contest
for students grades three to eight will launch January 25th!
Grand prize winner receives $1500 worth of Kane Miller and Usborne books for a school library of their choice
+
the top 30 poets will be published by Kane Miller Books
in a free e-book!
The Dare to Dream … Change the World Annual Writing Contest for Kids aims to promote literacy, poetry writing, and nonfiction research while inspiring students to follow their dreams.
It’s based on the award-winning Dare to Dream … Change the World (Kane Miller Books, 2012), which pairs biographical and inspirational poems about people who invented something, stood for something, said something, defied the naysayers and not only changed their own lives, but the lives of people all over the world.
CONTEST DETAILS
WHO: For students in 3rd through 8th grade.
WHAT: Following the format of the book, students will write a biographical poem and non-fiction paragraph about someone who not only dreamed, but who took action and made the world better.
HOW: Send your entry by e-mail to daretodreamchangetheworld@gmail.com, subject line of “DARE TO DREAM Writing Contest.” Be sure to include your first name only, your e-mail address and your parents’ e-mail address.
Official rules at www.daretodreamchangetheworld.com
Download a FREE Curriculum Guide for Dare to Dream…Change the World at www.daretodreamchangetheworld.com
DEADLINE: April 30, 2013
The winner of the Dare to Dream … Change the World Annual Writing Contest for Kidswill make others’ dreams come true by earning $1,500 worth of Kane Miller and Usborne books for either their own school library or a school library of their choice.
Additionally, Kane Miller will make 30 student writers’ dreams come true by professionally publishing their work. Kane Miller will publish these top entries in an e-book that will be free for all to read, for all to be inspired.
Good morning class,
I am sorry that I can't be with you today. I am at a training in the high school. If I get a break I will come say hello. In the meantime, please remember that the rules are in place whether I am here or not; be your best today.
Mr. Fenz will be here this morning. Please read and follow these directions carefully so you are ready for him when he arrives. After you do your three normal jobs, please read the new poem. Next, please get a new spelling pretest page ready in the word work section of your reading log. Finally, you should update your PC list with any misspelled words from last week's spelling test.
Oh, one more thing....I never collected your homework on Friday. Please make two neat piles on the back table. One for your spelling activity and one for your study link.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I am sorry that I can't be with you today. I am at a training in the high school. If I get a break I will come say hello. In the meantime, please remember that the rules are in place whether I am here or not; be your best today.
Mr. Fenz will be here this morning. Please read and follow these directions carefully so you are ready for him when he arrives. After you do your three normal jobs, please read the new poem. Next, please get a new spelling pretest page ready in the word work section of your reading log. Finally, you should update your PC list with any misspelled words from last week's spelling test.
Oh, one more thing....I never collected your homework on Friday. Please make two neat piles on the back table. One for your spelling activity and one for your study link.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Friday, January 18, 2013
Book Characters Galore!
Hello Characters,
I hope you remembered to dress up as your favorite book character today. I am curious to see if I recognize any of you!
It is very important that you follow the routine quickly today as we have a test to do at 7:45. Mrs. Stanfield will give us the directions right after the announcements.
Please wash, read and order your lunch. Next, I need to you use a straight edge to draw a triangle on the half sheet of paper I gave you. Do your best to fill the entire page with out going off the edges.
Lastly, please read quietly with your desk cleared off until announcements.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I hope you remembered to dress up as your favorite book character today. I am curious to see if I recognize any of you!
It is very important that you follow the routine quickly today as we have a test to do at 7:45. Mrs. Stanfield will give us the directions right after the announcements.
Please wash, read and order your lunch. Next, I need to you use a straight edge to draw a triangle on the half sheet of paper I gave you. Do your best to fill the entire page with out going off the edges.
Lastly, please read quietly with your desk cleared off until announcements.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
It's New Book Day!
Hello Readers,
It brings me great pleasure to tell you that today is New Book Day! This is the day that we get to go to the Library and see all of the new books that Ms. Chernowski has purchased! I love this day! It's perfect to as tomorrow is Book Character day. Perhaps you will get some last minute inspiration for your outfit tomorrow!
Please wash your hands, order your lunch and read the message. Next, please update your reading status. Finally, please build a table like this in your word work section of your reading log.
It brings me great pleasure to tell you that today is New Book Day! This is the day that we get to go to the Library and see all of the new books that Ms. Chernowski has purchased! I love this day! It's perfect to as tomorrow is Book Character day. Perhaps you will get some last minute inspiration for your outfit tomorrow!
Please wash your hands, order your lunch and read the message. Next, please update your reading status. Finally, please build a table like this in your word work section of your reading log.
nouns
|
verbs
|
adjectives
|
adverbs
|
other
|
Using your spelling words, fill in the chart correctly.
When that is finished, please steal a few minutes to read.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Good morning Helpers,
I am so appreciative of the good work you did yesterday during our Daily 4 time. I hope I can count on you to continue that today!
Please wash your hands, order your lunch and read the message. Next, you should update your reading status. When that is done, have your homework spread out neatly while you work in your New York book.
I am sorry I can't be here with you today. I am looking forward to hearing good things about your work ethic and kindness!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I am so appreciative of the good work you did yesterday during our Daily 4 time. I hope I can count on you to continue that today!
Please wash your hands, order your lunch and read the message. Next, you should update your reading status. When that is done, have your homework spread out neatly while you work in your New York book.
I am sorry I can't be here with you today. I am looking forward to hearing good things about your work ethic and kindness!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Hello Workers,
Thank you for your focus during yesterday's Daily Four. I look forward to more work in that area today. __Lauren, ___Brianna, and ______ will share two truths and a fib. Please wash your hands and read the message to start your day.
Once your are ready to begin, please update your reading status. I think we are very close to one of you reading 30 books. When that happens, we will take down the current reading wall of fame pictures to make room for your pictures. Are you reading enough to meet our monthly goal?
After your status is complete, please continue working on the animal group page we started last week. Once the front is complete, please use the classroom resources to make a list of 5 animals for each group on the back. Page 18 in your Science textbook is a great resource for the front of the page.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Thank you for your focus during yesterday's Daily Four. I look forward to more work in that area today. __Lauren, ___Brianna, and ______ will share two truths and a fib. Please wash your hands and read the message to start your day.
Once your are ready to begin, please update your reading status. I think we are very close to one of you reading 30 books. When that happens, we will take down the current reading wall of fame pictures to make room for your pictures. Are you reading enough to meet our monthly goal?
After your status is complete, please continue working on the animal group page we started last week. Once the front is complete, please use the classroom resources to make a list of 5 animals for each group on the back. Page 18 in your Science textbook is a great resource for the front of the page.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Monday, January 14, 2013
The start of a new week...
Happy Monday, Workers,
I have a lot of work planned for us this week. I hope your weekend was restful and you are ready to get busy! To begin, please wash your hands thoroughly and read the message. Next, you should order your lunch and pick up a poem and a spelling contract.
Using your book club book, please choose 10 words as your spelling words for this week. The words should be somewhat challenging and words that you would use in your writing. Add these words to your new contract.
Once your contract is complete, please read the new poem. I would like you to underline all of the nouns in the poem. Be prepared to share if the nouns are common, proper, plural or singular.
__Lauren______, __________, and ___________ will share two truths and a fib at morning meeting.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I have a lot of work planned for us this week. I hope your weekend was restful and you are ready to get busy! To begin, please wash your hands thoroughly and read the message. Next, you should order your lunch and pick up a poem and a spelling contract.
Using your book club book, please choose 10 words as your spelling words for this week. The words should be somewhat challenging and words that you would use in your writing. Add these words to your new contract.
Once your contract is complete, please read the new poem. I would like you to underline all of the nouns in the poem. Be prepared to share if the nouns are common, proper, plural or singular.
__Lauren______, __________, and ___________ will share two truths and a fib at morning meeting.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Friday, January 11, 2013
Good morning Thinkers,
I look forward to working with you today! ___Ryan________, __Brianna, and ____Lauren________ will share two truths and a fib.
The flu has definitely hit this area. Please be sure to wash your hands as you come in this morning. I also need you to read the message and update your reading status. Next, will you all please help to pass out papers.
Finally, take a picture of something that you learned this week. When that it done, you can use your ipad to practice division facts.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I look forward to working with you today! ___Ryan________, __Brianna, and ____Lauren________ will share two truths and a fib.
The flu has definitely hit this area. Please be sure to wash your hands as you come in this morning. I also need you to read the message and update your reading status. Next, will you all please help to pass out papers.
Finally, take a picture of something that you learned this week. When that it done, you can use your ipad to practice division facts.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Welcome Mammalogists,
I am curious to read your mammal paragraphs. Do you feel like a true mammal expert now? Please return your library books as you consider this!
Please read the message, order your lunch and wash your hands. After you have updated your reading status, please read the temperate forest mammal book with a partner. Be sure to find the answer to these questions:
What is a temperate forest?
What mammals live in a temperate forest?
What are some specific features of all temperate forest mammals?
______Brianna____, __Charity________ and __Ryan________ will share their truths and fibs.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I am curious to read your mammal paragraphs. Do you feel like a true mammal expert now? Please return your library books as you consider this!
Please read the message, order your lunch and wash your hands. After you have updated your reading status, please read the temperate forest mammal book with a partner. Be sure to find the answer to these questions:
What is a temperate forest?
What mammals live in a temperate forest?
What are some specific features of all temperate forest mammals?
______Brianna____, __Charity________ and __Ryan________ will share their truths and fibs.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Hello Animal Experts,
I am impressed with what you already know about animals. Today we will discuss how animals are classified. Do you know a synonyn for classified?
After you order your lunch and read the message, please update your status. Next, I need you to fill out a post it note with one example of how you "put first things first." Finally, please complete form c of the division timed test. When you finish that, you can steal some time to read.
Today, we will work more with essays. I am excited to see your list of things which you strongly believe grow!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
p.s. _Brianna___________, ___Ryan A.__________ and __Charity__________ will share.
I am impressed with what you already know about animals. Today we will discuss how animals are classified. Do you know a synonyn for classified?
After you order your lunch and read the message, please update your status. Next, I need you to fill out a post it note with one example of how you "put first things first." Finally, please complete form c of the division timed test. When you finish that, you can steal some time to read.
Today, we will work more with essays. I am excited to see your list of things which you strongly believe grow!
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
p.s. _Brianna___________, ___Ryan A.__________ and __Charity__________ will share.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Hello Thinkers,
We will enjoy a day full of reading, writing and science today. I am looking forward to learning about groups of animals with you!
__Jacob.S, Sofia S_______, _Laura__________ and _Carlos_________ will share 2 truths and a fib today. Please wash your hands and read the message. After you have updated your reading status, please pick up your ipad. I would like you to practice division facts this morning. You can use Math Bingo, ixl or Math drills lite.
In writing, we will be starting a new unit on essays. I am curious to hear what you already know about this genre.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
We will enjoy a day full of reading, writing and science today. I am looking forward to learning about groups of animals with you!
__Jacob.S, Sofia S_______, _Laura__________ and _Carlos_________ will share 2 truths and a fib today. Please wash your hands and read the message. After you have updated your reading status, please pick up your ipad. I would like you to practice division facts this morning. You can use Math Bingo, ixl or Math drills lite.
In writing, we will be starting a new unit on essays. I am curious to hear what you already know about this genre.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Monday, January 7, 2013
Happy Monday, 4th graders,
I am looking forward to a full week of work with all of you. Charlie J., Sam and Megan will share their two truths and a fib today. Please wash your hands, order your lunch and update your status.
Once your normal routine is complete, please come see me for a new poem. After you read the poem, please illustrate it and place it in your folder.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I am looking forward to a full week of work with all of you. Charlie J., Sam and Megan will share their two truths and a fib today. Please wash your hands, order your lunch and update your status.
Once your normal routine is complete, please come see me for a new poem. After you read the poem, please illustrate it and place it in your folder.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Friday, January 4, 2013
Writing celebration today!
Welcome Writers,
I am excited for today's Non-fiction Writing celebration! It will take place at approximately 11:45 today!
Please wash your hands, order your lunch and read the message. Next, please update your reading status. Finally, please pick up your iPad. In the Notes app, please make a list of questions that you would ask a non-fiction writer if you had a chance to interview him or her. Once you have 3-4 questions you may play the division level of Math bingo.
__sam_______, ___Charlie J______, and _____Megan ____ will share two truths and a fib today.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
I am excited for today's Non-fiction Writing celebration! It will take place at approximately 11:45 today!
Please wash your hands, order your lunch and read the message. Next, please update your reading status. Finally, please pick up your iPad. In the Notes app, please make a list of questions that you would ask a non-fiction writer if you had a chance to interview him or her. Once you have 3-4 questions you may play the division level of Math bingo.
__sam_______, ___Charlie J______, and _____Megan ____ will share two truths and a fib today.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Hello Learners,
Today we welcome a new student, Analee, to our class. Welcome, Analee! We are all excited to teach you about out class routines!
Sophie____________, ________Jayden_____ and ____Joey_________ will share "Two truths and a fib" this morning. Please wash your hands and read the message. Next, I need you to update your reading status and make sure your reading list is complete. I will be checking your December reads this morning.
Today, we will begin a new unit in Science. We will be learning about Animals and specifically mammals. Be thinking about what you already know about the various animal groups.
As you wait for morning meeting, please work in your purple New York book.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Today we welcome a new student, Analee, to our class. Welcome, Analee! We are all excited to teach you about out class routines!
Sophie____________, ________Jayden_____ and ____Joey_________ will share "Two truths and a fib" this morning. Please wash your hands and read the message. Next, I need you to update your reading status and make sure your reading list is complete. I will be checking your December reads this morning.
Today, we will begin a new unit in Science. We will be learning about Animals and specifically mammals. Be thinking about what you already know about the various animal groups.
As you wait for morning meeting, please work in your purple New York book.
Kindly,
Mrs. Harvey
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Happy New Year!
Hello Vacationers,
I am thrilled to see you today! Happy New Year! I can't wait to hear about your holiday. We will have a special share today so you can tell us about your fun!
Today is our busy B day. Please get started by returning your library books and washing your hands. Next, you should read the message and order your lunch. Finally, please start creating a likeness of yourself for a New Year's resolution activity. This picture should give you an idea:
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