Central Idea:
People use systems to promote expectations.
People use systems to promote expectations.
Applying some systems of our own to classroom. Jaelin and Miss Reece have a new system that is working well with staying focused and problem solving.
We are using a new planning and reflection sheet to help us with self managing and communicating.
We have leadership systems that will now help Mrs. Bechtel with not having to do so much on her own.
- Class Council will meet once a week to plan events, discuss class action, and problem solve issues reported by their classmates.
- Pet Vets will take care of Coco, our guinea pig and the maintenance of our plants.
- Newspaper Club will take over writing the monthly class newspaper.
Writing narratives that make you feel...
Using the Writer's Workshop system
Using the Writer's Workshop system
Finding inspiration with pictures
Editing our "sloppy copy" using our portable word walls, sticky notes, and iPads.
On to our 2nd and 3rd drafts...
Letting our friends check and offering feedback
6 weeks later....We have final copies!!
7 weeks later...we have published narratives on Kidblog! Check them out!
Multiplication Systems
More math games created by students. It was fun testing them out to see if their directions and rules made sense. Some had to rewrite or add more directions. But through it all we learned a lot of new multiplication "systems."
Ending our week with fun at the zoo!!
I LOVE this picture!!!!
Ila was a little nervous about this one! Meanwhile, Mariah was busy telling everyone she met, that Giraffes have the biggest hearts and to speak kindly:)
Gotta love CIS students.
Gotta love CIS students.
Our zoo is awesome! We love the new tiger exhibit!!
