Be Kind
Be Safe
Be a Learner
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Interactive read-alouds
Shared reading mini-lessons
Differentiated small-group reading
Individual reading conferences
Independent reading
Assessments
Word Study
Reflection
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Read a variety of texts
Read 30 minutes each day
Read to each other
Discuss author, illustrator, genre, and style
Think critically about what is read
Ask questions
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Keep a writing journal
Generates ideas for writing
Writes in a variety of genres (expository,
descriptive, persuasive)
Uses the writing process: pre-write, draft, revise,
edit, and publish
Uses appropriate writing conventions
Critique their own writing
Use resources such as a dictionary, thesaurus, and
computers
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Things they wonder about
Stories and thoughts from the heart
Things they observe using the five senses
Reacting to world events
Short stories
Poems
Songs
Lists
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Concepts of multiplication and division
Fractions
Perimeter, symmetry and right angles
Applying learning to real life situations outside of
the classroom
Algebra
Measurement
Data/Statistics/Probability
Reasoning, Problem Solving, and Communication
Basic Math Facts (timed tests)
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Fluency in addition and subtraction
Fluency in multiplication and division
Unfinished math work
Use real life situations (going to the store,
counting cars, measuring ingredients) as
opportunities for learning
Daily math practice page
Review for tests
Ask Questions
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Plant Development
Water
Experiments (using the scientific process)
Science Exploration
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Native Americans
Global Communications
Communities Near and Far
Students examine cultures from the past and
present and develop an understanding of their
affect on our future
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Communication and Homework folder:
Includes a calendar of when assignments are due and important dates and information
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Read at least 30 minutes every evening
Math practice (Homework and remembering or
practice basic facts )
Weekly “word study” words. The test will be on
Fridays.
Unfinished work goes home and returned the next
day
Oral presentations every three
months (Nov., Feb., and May)
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We strongly encourage parent involvement,
both at home and at school. We also enjoy and
encourage help in the classroom. Please let us
know if you are willing to help. Also, if you
have a special talent or hobby that you would
be willing to share, we would love to have you
come speak to our class!
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9:15-9:35 Attendance and morning meetings
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9:35-10:30 Math
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10:30-10:55 Recess
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10:55-11:25 Math and Snack
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11:25-12:10 Writing/Word Study
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12:10-1:10 Lunch/Recess
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1:10-2:20 Reading
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2:20-3:15 Social Studies/Science/Art
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3:15-3:45 M-PE T-Music W-Library T-PE F-Music
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Classroom webpage:
http://teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/sherwood/jgray/
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Telephone: 425-431-3545
E-mail: grayj@edmonds.wednet.edu
If there is a change in the way your child is going
home on a particular day please send a note or
call the office.
Always check in with the office before coming to
the classroom.