Tuning in to Interesting Words

Wow!  What a great second week it has been for 304!  We have been working on expanding our vocabulary by tuning in to interesting words we find while reading.  Mr. D. modeled this strategy while reading, Crickwing.  The long list of interesting words included: ravenous, clobbered, crevice, and ocelot.

Students, it is now time for you to write your first comment.  In the comment section, please tell me the read to self book you were reading and one interesting word that you found.  Please make sure to spell the word correctly.  Happy commenting!

Friendship

On our first day, we read "Friends to the End." While listening, students were to think about one thing that they could do this year to be a better friend. Here are some examples from the class:

"Be nice."

"Help a friend if they need help."

"Do less talking."

"If I see someone alone at recess I could say want to play with me?"

"Play with other friends more often."

"To be a good friend, I need to listen a little more."

"Stop bossing my friends around." :)

"Don't fight."

As you can see, we already have a good start to what it means to be a true friend.

304 Class Constitution

With the implementation of Responsive Classroom again this year, I have added a link to http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/. Here you can find information about the philosophy, approach, morning meeting, and rule creation. Yesterday, we were able to discuss and then create our own set of positive classroom rules. When you visit the classroom, you will see that all 23 students signed our Class Constitution. We love the last rule!

304's Class Constitution

1. Try your hardest.



2. Have self-control.



3. Be respectful.



4. Be quiet when others are talking or working.



5. Take care of your classroom and school.



6. Have FUN!

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