Monday, September 7, 2015

Genre Resources

If you would like some extra help with identifying genre, check out the information below! 

Identifying genres game
Jeopardy style game 

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Monday, August 17, 2015

Welcome!

Welcome to a new group of students! This year, the blog will be written primarily by our student authors. Stay tuned for updates from room 117! In the mean time, feel free to explore the tabs across the top of the screen.
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Friday, March 20, 2015

Tournament of Books Round 1

The games in round one of our tournament of books are underway! Click here to cast your vote! 

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Flipped Math

This letter should be in your child's backpack today... Click to enlarge!


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Friday, November 14, 2014

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Long Division Songs

D.M.S.B.
Division Style  (This is slightly different than the one we watched earlier but I like their moves ;-) )


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Monday, October 27, 2014

Word Study Resources

I scanned the word study pages we worked on together today in case there's any confusion about what your  notes should look like. They are under the Resources tab and called "Word Study Handouts". This is a Google drive folder - I will update it each week with the new handouts. 

Also, here are some Show Me links for the syllable types we worked on today in case you're stumped at home.  

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Word Study

A paper copy of this will be sent home today. Click to enlarge! 







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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Monday, October 20, 2014

Expanded Algorithm Multi-Digit Multiplication

Here's a quick video to help with the expanded algorithm for multi-digit multiplication. It is important for students to be able to explain their thinking and why they're doing what they're doing when they carry out the traditional algorithm - we've found that this method has been helpful in increasing our understanding of why we take each step! 

Click here for video



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