Math
- We can add three two-digit and/or three-digit numbers together using efficient strategies.
- We can solve problems about money and determine the "change" we'd get back.
Reading
- We can identify nonfiction text features.
- We can ask questions before, during, and after reading.
- We can write about our reading (facts and questions).
Writing
- We can write hooks, introductions, and closings.
- We can organize our writing using a Table of Contents and headings.
- We can give our book a theme by using details on each page.
- We can create a glossary and use expert words.
- We can use labels, cut aways, and close ups to help the reader learn from our book.
- We can add many details to our writing and illustrations to teach the reader.
Spelling
- We can spell using glued sounds and three-letter blends.
- We can spell trick words.
- We can spell er/ir/ur (r-controlled syllable) words.
- We can spell vowel team (double vowel) syllables.
Unit Time
- We can use and create a key for a map.
- We can identify the purpose of a map.
- We can identify features of a map.
- We can read a map.
Other
- We can work collaboratively.
- We can make choices to challenge ourselves in learning.
- We can use strategies to stay engaged and motivated.
- We can make choices to help ourselves as learners.
- We can share how we learn best and what challenges us.
- We can reflect on our classroom honestly to help drive change.
Ask:
- How do you play "Going to Boston" and how did it help you practice adding?
- What nonfiction book are you reading? What are you wondering? What have you learned?
- What are you writing about? How are you teaching the reader?
- What did you include on your map? How did you create the key?
- What are your trick words for spelling?
- What is the best thing about your class? What is something you would change?
- How did you challenge yourself this week?
