tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36006895364366854232024-03-06T21:34:19.525-06:004321...TEACH4 grade levels 3 school districts 2 women 1 blog4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-31260132773522168662014-04-13T13:05:00.001-05:002014-04-13T13:05:10.178-05:00We still exist… promiseIt's been awhile… a long while.<br />
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I don't know about you but this year has been one of the longest years for me.<br />
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Between grad school, lesson plans, and working on adopting a baby. It's been a mad rush since January.<br />
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This past week, it became official that my grade level is changing.<br />
One teacher is going to teach gifted. (Yeah for her!)<br />
One teacher is going to another grade level. (Yeah for her!)<br />
We will need to get a new teacher… likely someone who is brand new.<br />
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And… 5th grade classrooms are moving to another hallway. <br />
Anyone who has read this blog over the years knows that I have moved classrooms 6 times in the past 8 years. <br />
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So, now I am up to lucky number 7!!!<br />
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The funniest part is that 5th grade is moving to the hallway I started in when I started teaching at my current school. I was almost slated to move back to my 1st room. But it wasn't meant to be.<br />
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I guess you really can't go home again.<br />
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Look for some of my tips on moving. (If you read my old posts, you will find out, that I don't use any boxes.)<br />
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Happy spring!<br />
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EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-30198379350137469822014-03-03T20:22:00.001-06:002014-03-03T20:23:13.741-06:00Currently…MarchCurrently… we have been slacking.<br />
We promise it's for a good reason.<br />
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Life… it happens.<br />
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Link up with<a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2014/02/currently-march.html" target="_blank"> Farley</a> if you would like to share what you are currently up to!<br />
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I LOVE my dog. He is a strange eater. He won't eat while the humans are eating or walking around. Only when we are still. So sweet.<br />
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My hubby and I have been researching adoption. I went through 10 months of treatments for endometriosis and fertility treatments. My hubby was right there with me. He is an amazing person who adds comedic relief when needed and a brings me back to reality when I need it.<br />
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After MONTHS of research, we have chosen our agency. We are going to us American Adoptions.<br />
We plan to start our home study next week. <br />
Now that you have seen my boys (above), it's time to get my girl. <br />
It has taken a long time to get here. There is almost a secret sisterhood of women out there who have gone through infertility. If you find yourself unexpectedly in that club feel free to email me.<br />
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The idea of working on my large grad school assignment is not motivating me.<br />
The assignment will be done and turned in on Friday by 8am. The slacker in my is rallying as we speak.<br />
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Along with grad school I need to write sub plans for two absences this week. <br />
Tomorrow I am participating in a webinar hosted by Aimee Buckner!!!!!<br />
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I am SOOOOO excited. I think Aimee is a teacher's teacher. She writes for the classroom teacher. I could go on and on and on.<br />
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For Valentine's Day my hubby and I went to two different events. "Scheherazade" performed by the symphony.<br />
Then, last Friday we went to the symphony performing with the film:<br />
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It was AMAZING. The music was beautiful. The film was great. (One of my all time favorites.)<br />
I wore red shoes!!!<br />
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This is my birthday month! My bday is during Spring Break this year. (WOOHOO!)<br />
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Hope you have a month full of sun and warm winds!<br />
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EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-39234341692433258422014-01-08T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-08T07:00:03.324-06:00Theme: Be YourselfThis is the final week of our theme link party.<br />
I hope you have some new titles to use in your classroom.<br />
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This week's theme: <span style="font-size: x-large;">Be Yourself</span><br />
This theme was a favorite of my class!<br />
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No I didn't just pick this because it has my name in the title!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch</td></tr>
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Who says you always need a man to rescue you?<br />
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My students loved this book! There was a fury of kids who agreed who they would pass it to next because they all so interested in this true story about a woman from Missouri.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf<br /></td></tr>
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Every kid knows Ferdinand but they haven't looked at it through the lens of theme.<div>
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Many of my 5th graders read this book in 4th grade to talk about character traits. It is great to reread it thinking about theme.</div>
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I loved this book was a kid. It is also one that connects to the health curriculum.</div>
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My class read this book during our launching unit, so it was great to pull it out again for theme.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Noah Webster and His Words by Jeri Chase Ferris</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sign Painter by Allen Say</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stellaluna by Janell Cannon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephanie's Ponytail by Robert Munsch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too Shy for Show and Tell by Beth Bracken</td></tr>
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What books do you read to teach the theme be yourself?</div>
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4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-91661576895504920332014-01-01T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-01T07:00:01.267-06:00Theme: Death/AgingWith the year coming to an end, we know this theme is a little somber, but it is an important theme for upper grade kids.<br />
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This week's theme: <span style="font-size: x-large;">Death/Aging</span></div>
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Can you say Marley?</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Everett Anderson's Goodbye by Lucille Clifton</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Song and Dance Man by Karen Ackerman</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore</td></tr>
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This is another one of those "I found it on the shelf" books. I love it!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton</td></tr>
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It's not just living things that age!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Two of Them by Aliki</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Old Woman Who Named Things by Cynthia Rylant</td></tr>
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My students really liked this book. They understood that she was lonely and they liked that she got a dog in the end.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandpa Green by Lane Smith</td></tr>
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This book might seem like a short book, but the illustrations and the theme are very beautiful.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola</td></tr>
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This book reminds me of a former 2nd grade student, Nicholas. When he arrived to our school, he had recently moved in the his Nana and Papa. I never cease to be amazed by what students have to overcome in life. He loved this book. </div>
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What titles do you use to teach aging?</div>
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4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-76449974688160316952013-12-28T11:46:00.002-06:002013-12-28T11:46:49.810-06:0013 in '13Linking up with<br />
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This year, I am loving the sweater dress. It's so easy to get dressed in the morning and comfortable!<br />
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I was so looking forward to this movie:<br />
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It didn't disappoint. I LOVE F. Scott Fitzgerald! This movie was as close to the book as I have seen over the years. Leo is my generations Robert Redford, I suppose.<br />
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Not only is the lead actor, Stephen Amell, unbelievably attractive, I actually like the flashbacks to the past. </div>
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It's not so much my favorite as my MOST frequented restaurant, especially over summer break.<br />
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Doing a load of laundry when the basket is full. (i.e. doing a load about every day)<br />
It sounds boring, but it's super practical.<br />
I used to have marathon laundry sessions on the weekend. <br />
Why waste my Saturday or Sunday doing laundry?<br />
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Fiestaware!!!<br />
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These are all things I got this year. A mini pitcher, a heart shaped bowl, and the new lapis dish set.<br />
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This Cowboy Lasagna was a big hit with my hubby.</div>
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My post about using thinking maps to teach math concepts has to be one of my faves!<br />
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I am conducting research for my graduate program using thinking maps to help kids with autism learn complex math topics.<br />
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Surviving infertility treatments.<br />
In the spring, I was officially diagnosed with endometriosis. <br />
Then 3 months of "menopause like" injections. (Hot flashes and mood changes would be putting it mildly.)<br />
Then 2 months of fertility injection treatments. <br />
With no success.<br />
A hormonal and emotional roller coaster, and I am off the ride. <br />
On to the next journey with the most wonderful and supportive husband.<br />
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This pic is my recent fave. My wonderful dog wearing a sweater because I wanted him to!</div>
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Going to Charleston with my hubby has to be my top memory of the year.<br />
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Plus the food was amazing! I must recommend The Glass Onion.<br />
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To be more prepared for what is to come. <br />
In my career and in my personal life. <br />
To make my list and check it twice!<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">Patience</span><br />
This is something I lack most of the time, but I will need it in my classroom and in my life in 2014!<br />
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EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-48003014147125504282013-12-23T07:00:00.000-06:002013-12-23T07:00:08.469-06:00Theme: Making a DifferenceI know our weekly link is a Wednesday, but with the holiday we are going to post a little early!<br />
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We hope you have a great holiday week with your family!<br />
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This week's theme: <span style="font-size: x-large;">One can make a difference</span><br />
When we say "one" that doesn't have to be a person.<br />
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Every time I think of one of my most memorable students, whose name was… Autumn. She was in my class when I taught 3rd grade. She loved that this book included her name.<br />
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This book was one I just picked up off the shelves of our school library and said "I have to use this!" <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Planting the Trees of Kenya by Claire Nivola</td></tr>
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This is a book I bought at a Scholastic Warehouse sale. It's so good!<br />
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This is a book I always read in our launching unit to teach the importance of books. It is great to pull it back out for our discussion of theme.<br />
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Such a good book to read when thinking about needs versus wants.<br />
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I love the idea that she wants to see things, go home and live by the sea, and make the world a more beautiful place.<br />
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This book is written in verse which is perfect for teaching to the Common Core.<br />
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What books do you use to teach kids about making a difference?<br />
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EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-77080000088171571742013-12-18T08:00:00.000-06:002013-12-18T08:00:11.302-06:00Theme: Overcoming Differences/Injustice<br />
Can you believe 2013 is almost over?! <div>
I am celebrating because my grad school class is OVER!</div>
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This week's theme: <span style="font-size: x-large;">Overcoming Differences/ Injustice</span></div>
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When I was teaching theme earlier this year, the kids kept telling me that this theme was "very serious." Note that they are 10, and this class really likes light hearted books.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Butterfly by Patricia Polacco</td></tr>
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Who doesn't LOVE Patricia Polacco? If you don't follow her on Facebook you should!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freedom School, Yes! by Amy Littlesugar</td></tr>
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This book is a favorite for our friend and teacher, Tracy!</div>
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What books do you use to teach injustice?</div>
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EmilyK</div>
4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-43447376329002805842013-12-13T21:01:00.000-06:002013-12-13T21:29:15.884-06:00Tis the Season for Christmas Linky PartiesOk, so I going to link up with two links parties in the same post. <br />
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My House decor is first. Thanks <a href="http://www.bainbridgeclass.blogspot.com/2013/12/fa-la-la-la-la-show-off-your-house.html" target="_blank">Bunting, Books, and Bainbridge</a> for hosting this!<br />
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Ok, when I say I LOVE Christmas, I really mean it!<br />
Every room in my house has some kind of Christmas decor.<br />
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Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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The most festive thing at my house! Can't wait for my dog to wear this on Christmas Day!</div>
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Ceramic tree was my grandma's, before she downsized.<br />
Wood block letters were my mom's until I had my own home.<br />
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Now the Christmas questionnaire. Thanks <a href="http://fabulousinfirst.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-questionnaire.html" target="_blank">Fabulous in First</a> for hosting!</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Hot Chocolate or Egg Nog?</span></div>
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Neither! I am not a fan of hot beverages. I do love cold Starbucks drinks, though!</div>
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It depends on size. 99% of the time Santa wraps gifts, but a couple times the gifts were just too large.</div>
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I am totally into colored lights (see above).</div>
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<span style="color: red;">When do you decorate?</span></div>
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I usually decorate the Saturday after Thanksgiving. One holiday at a time!</div>
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Fake tree! Allergies are rampant in my house. Plus I hate to vacuum more than necessary!</div>
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I have been searching for the perfect tree topper and I still haven't found it, so for now it's a basic star. </div>
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Shaving razors in my stocking! (Since I was 13, every year they have been in my stocking. My mom, sister, and I all laugh about it. It confuses my husband.)</div>
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Also, my hubby and I are from St. Joseph, MO. Our parents still live there, so we go back "home" each year during December. The local park is all lit up this time of year. We love driving through to see the lights. They collect donations for charity at the end. (My father in law volunteers there during this time of year.) </div>
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AND the best part is they give you a Cherry Mash (St. Joe's locally manufactured candy) for visiting. LOL… Cherry Mash are yucky!</div>
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There were two, I LOVED Barbie as a kid. The first year my parents were divorced, Christmas was very different. I wasn't at my house for Christmas but at my grandma's instead. Did Santa even know where I was? Yes, he left me a note saying my gifts were at my house. </div>
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When I got home Santa had given me the Barbie Winnebago. (Insert little girl scream of glee!)</div>
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The other is when I was 13, one of my great aunts gave me her treasured jewelry box. She didn't have kids of her own and she said she knew out of all the great nieces I would take great care of it. (I still have it today!)</div>
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Giving! I love shopping… and it's fun to shop for others!</div>
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I played violin as a kid and it was one of my favorites.</div>
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The 8th grade choir came and sang for our 4th and 5th graders. </div>
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They did Beyonce choreography. It was cute! </div>
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Tiny ones, yum. Large ones, yuck. It's too much peppermint!</div>
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"Charlie Brown Christmas." Enough said.</div>
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This year online more than in stores, which is strange because this time last year I was on crutches and went and shopped in stores for everything. What was I thinking? </div>
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This week's theme: <span style="font-size: x-large;">Perseverance</span><br />
There are a lot of books that might fit this theme. Here are a few of our favorites:<br />
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Every kid loves a story about dogs!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss</td></tr>
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I know this book is usually used with the younger kids, but it is a great book to start teaching this theme. Plus I love when a character can exceed other character's expectations.<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gleam and Glow by Eve Bunting</td></tr>
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Who doesn't love Eve Bunting?</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Champ by Tonya Bolden</td></tr>
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This book is written in verse, which is great where Common Core is concerned.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree by William Miller</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John Henry by Julius Lester</td></tr>
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You know we are Aimee Buckner, so how could we not include one of her favorite books in this theme.</div>
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Is there a book you like to use when teaching perseverance?</div>
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4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-43988405981491986292013-12-06T19:00:00.000-06:002013-12-06T18:38:15.084-06:00Honoring Nelson MandelaAfter hearing about Nelson Mandela's passing I knew I wanted to do something to honor his life in my classroom.<br />
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I bought this book this summer at a Scholastic warehouse sale.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson</td></tr>
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The artwork is amazing.<br />
The story does a nice job explaining a complicated life to children.<br />
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I read it with my class then students completed a compare and contrast chart with Mandela and Martin Luther King.<br />
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Are you planing to honor Nelson Mandela's passing?<br />
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EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-42659938237227869302013-12-04T07:00:00.000-06:002013-12-04T07:00:06.574-06:00Theme: FamilyOk, so the best laid plans…<br />
I had thought I would be able to make this theme link a weekly thing.<br />
Then, life happened. <br />
Our garbage disposal exploded. (No pics, too much rushing water.) Good news, hubby installed a new one, and installed a new sink before Thanksgiving, since we were hosting!<br />
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Now I plan to get back on track.<br />
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This week's theme: <span style="font-size: large;">Family</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nine for California by Sonia Leviton<br />
I do love that this book also has a repetitive quality.</td></tr>
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Do you have a recommendation for a book with the theme family?</div>
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4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-79133626953572183542013-12-03T20:21:00.001-06:002013-12-03T20:21:08.302-06:00Last Currently of 2013It is the last Currently of 2013!?!<br />
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We have had a busy year, and can't wait for 2014.<br />
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For this Currently Emily is <span style="color: #38761d;">green</span>. Antoinette is going to join in later!<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Being a Kansas City resident doesn't mean you have to be a Chiefs fan. In fact most times, I don't watch NFL games. But the Chiefs have had a decent season. BTW, they lost. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">After all, they aren't the Missouri Tigers. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">That is football a MO resident can get excited about. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">My dad is going to the SEC Championship next weekend. So jealous!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I love my family and my hubby. This time of year we spend a lot of time together.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">My family and the in-laws. It never ceases to amaze me, how our two families are so different.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">In fact, Farley, we just had family pictures!</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Just waiting to see the images.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I am not a fan of winter. A few snowstorms and I am done. The prediction for our area is an extendedly long cold winter. Can you say, inside recess?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">There is something about house projects. I get really geared up for them in summer. I get too busy to finish them in the fall. So when December rolls around, I get my DIY mojo back. Somehow it always involves painting in the garage. (This year is no exception.)</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Right now, it's repainting the table on our deck.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I need some peace of mind.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Hubby and I have been going through fertility treatments on and off for a couple of years now.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">The issue is my endometriosis.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">We decided to do our last procedure in November. It didn't work.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">The doc says we could keep trying. We decided we were ready to walk away.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">I have gone through all the stages of loss, except denial. (There is no denying it when the test says 'Not Pregnant'.) I have had a LOT of anger. (BTW, hammering a scrap board is a great stress reliever.)</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">I have bargained with God and myself. I have been depressed. (Ok, this one was because of a medication.) </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">For now I am at the stage of acceptance. (At times that means 'Fake it 'til you make it.') </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Peace of Mind is hard to find. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">I wanted my infertility journey to be over by the end of 2013, one way or another. And it is. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">I am done with medical procedures by my and my hubby's choice. That gives me power to go on. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">2014= a fresh start. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">For the most part infertility is a roller coaster no woman would ever choose to ride. If any of you need a person to 'listen' please email me. Because fertile people just don't understand. (Sorry fertile people!) </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">**PS. I love Antoinette for many reasons, but one of them is she has been a great sounding board for me on this journey. She has many sisters, so she is well versed in navigating fertility issues!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">And to end on a fun note.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">I LOVE <span style="font-size: large;">LOVE</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">LOVE</span> Christmas. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Growing up, Christmas was always a big deal and my mom is the BEST gift giver. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">I have never needed to write a list because she gives you amazing gifts you never knew you wanted. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">The razors in my stocking started when I was 13.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">My sister was born that year in October. This was a big deal because there is no one in between us. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">It re-energized our Christmas traditions.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">You remember being 13, Santa no longer exists and Christmas is all about wanting expensive things.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Well that year, my mom, as a nod to my growing older, put razors in my stocking. (After all Christmas is also about getting gifts of necessity.) As a joke my mom gave me razors the next year, and the year after that. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">When my sister was 3 she became a big believer in Santa, and was for many years. Each year as a joke mom would give me the razors 'from Santa.'</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Well the joke continues today. But now it's not just me who gets razors it's my sister too. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Yep, 17 years of stockings with razors in them.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">In fact the last couple of years, my sis and I will pull out all the stuff in our stockings and find the razors first. </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">(While my husband is gawking at us, like we are from another planet.)</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Santa has traditions: eating cookies, drinking milk, and leaving razors in my stocking!</span><br />
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On a final note. We have started a weekly linky about theme. We hope you will join us to talk about picture books and theme!<br />
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Have a great end to 2013. Don't forget to link up with Farley's Currently!<br />
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EmilyK & Antionette4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-25112722447623797782013-11-13T05:00:00.000-06:002013-11-13T05:00:13.304-06:00Introducing What's the theme? WednesdayTeaching theme has inspired a new linky party!<br />
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Each week we will be hosting a link up to a new theme!<br />
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To start our first week:<br />
So I probably should explain the way I book shop. I love... LoVe... LOVE books. <br />
In high school, I used to work at the library.<br />
So when I go shopping for books, I go with a completely open mind. <br />
My first goal is to find a great book. Then figure out what I am going to do with the book. <br />
I look at lists online, but there are SO many books that never get the recognition that they deserve, so I don't solely rely on those lists.<br />
That being said, some of the books you will see in this post are ones you might expect. Others are just ones myself or other teachers found.<br />
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The first theme is <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">A Place in This World</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span><br />
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A book to talk about how where you are from helps you to be who you are.<br />
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A book that shows that even the homeless have a place they consider home.<br />
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A book that shows that the place we most want to be is determined by the important people in our lives.<br />
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A book that says, "There is no place like home."<br />
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A book that shows sometimes a character has to find a journey to know where they belong.<br />
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A book about another adventurous animal!<br />
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Now it's time for you to join in on the fun. <br />
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Do you have a book that would fit this theme?<br />
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EmilyK & Antoinette<br />
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Next week: Theme Family<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-2789943623801115022013-11-10T11:28:00.000-06:002013-11-10T11:28:10.795-06:00Veteran's Day (The Redux)Last year, I posted my Veteran's Day lesson <a href="http://4321teach.blogspot.com/2012/11/to-honor-veterans.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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This year, I have a new spin on this lesson.<br />
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I still plan to read <u>America's White Table</u> with my class and make a rememberance table.<br />
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After we finish reading the book, I am going to ask them to write.<br />
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They can write to an active duty service person. I will send them to <a href="http://kidz4troops.org/">kidz4troops.org</a>.<br />
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Or, they can write about a veteran in their family. <br />
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How are you teaching about veterans?<br />
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EmilyK<br />
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<br />4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-18322826795327094962013-11-07T21:08:00.000-06:002013-11-07T21:08:03.199-06:00Workshop Wednesday... a little lateI am linking up with <a href="http://ideasbyjivey.blogspot.com/2013/11/workshop-wednesday-fractions.html" target="_blank">Jivey's blog</a>.<br />
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This week's topic is fractions. <br />
Love 'em or hate 'em, the kids have to learn 'em!<br />
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Teaching 5th grade there are two challenges with fractions.<br />
They don't have concepts for small fractional parts and there are a lot of rules/ processes.<br />
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I came up with the most ingenious idea.<br />
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What if I could replicate the thinking process for each problem with a generic flow chart!<br />
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Click<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5gbQF9vvvAeWDg0MXR3VnRabFU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here</a> to get a Goole doc version.<br />
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This chart is meant ONLY to address the adding and subtracting process.<br />
It assumes the students already know about equivalent fractions.<br />
It doesn't talk about simplifying fractions. (That's a 'whole 'nother beast' as the saying goes.)<br />
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I know this isn't a pretty version but it is doing the trick for my kids.<br />
One student who has struggled for days told me today, "Fractions are easy." <br />
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Great! I didn't want them to be difficult!<br />
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EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-20802899602928040562013-11-04T21:44:00.000-06:002013-11-04T21:45:04.897-06:00My Schedule: A linkySo, I am supposed to be entering math test grades, but I would rather be blogging!<br />
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<a href="http://thankgoditsfirstgrade.blogspot.com/2013/11/whats-your-schedule-linky.html" target="_blank">TGIF (Thank Goodness It's First Grade)</a> is hosting this linky party.<br />
It is amazing to see how schedule differ!<br />
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My schedule:<br />
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9-9:15 <span style="color: blue;">Morning Work</span>/ Student arrival from breakfast<br />
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9:20-10:25 <span style="color: blue;">Math</span><br />
Mini lesson & 3 rotations: teacher, independent work, and fact/technology practice<br />
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10:30-11:30 <span style="color: blue;">Reading Workshop</span><br />
Mini lesson, Independent work time, & Share time<br />
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11:35-12:00 <span style="color: blue;">Lunch</span><br />
No teacher in my district has lunch duty, thanks to our teacher contract.<br />
25 mins is short for elementary lunches. Our classes are staggered every 5 mins, so the kids <br />
don't have to wait in line.<br />
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12:00-12:45 <span style="color: blue;">Science or Social Studies</span> (These rotate by units.)<br />
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12:45-1:45 <span style="color: blue;">Specials</span><br />
Monday: PE & Health<br />
Tuesday: Computer lab & Music<br />
Wednesday: PE & Computer lab (Teachers in Professional Learning Team meetings<br />
through the whole hour<br />
Thursday: Art<br />
Friday: Music & Counselor/Library Research (This is every other week.)<br />
All specials are covered by certified teachers. <br />
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1:50-2:20 <span style="color: blue;">Recess</span><br />
My school has 2 clerks that cover all lunch periods and then recesses.<br />
There are 5 teachers in my grade level, that's around 140 students out at recess.<br />
(I know it sounds crazy, but it really is awesome.) <br />
Coverage is 1 adult:30 kids, which means each teacher only has recess 1 day a week!!<br />
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2:20-2:50 <span style="color: blue;">Guided Reading/ Word Study</span><br />
We use Words Their Way to teach spelling and vocabulary.<br />
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2:50-3:55 <span style="color: blue;">Writing Workshop</span><br />
Mini lesson, independent work, share time<br />
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3:55-4:10 <span style="color: blue;">Pack up and Read Aloud</span><br />
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We are a "late start" school, so we have are contractually there, 8:50-4:25.<br />
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On Thursdays, my district has a 30 min. early release each week for teacher professional development. Once a month, my school has a staff meeting that extends the early release time to 5:20pm. (I know CRAZY, right?!)<br />
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Also, my school is 2-5 and our partner school is K-1. This means the dismissal time takes a bit longer, since the buses have to go to two schools to pick up kids. Teachers worked last year to stream line dismissal, so we could get out of school at the end of the contract time. <br />
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What is your schedule like?<br />
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EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-16515786606351963572013-11-02T12:11:00.000-05:002013-11-02T12:11:27.276-05:00November CurrentlyOk, we admit it. This school year has been a busy one.<br />
We are have been researching, planning, assessing, and analyzing so much this year that it seems there is no time to share with all of you. <br />
We hope you understand!<br />
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In spite of our busy work lives, we would never miss a chance to link up with Farley for her monthly Currently!<br />
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So check out our Currently and click on the cute turkey below to head over to Oh Boy Fourth Grade to check out others as well.<br />
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Emily's Currently is in <span style="color: #783f04;">brown.</span><br />
Antoinette's Currently is in <span style="color: orange;">orange.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Ok. I admit it. I love that ABC Family shows movies. Many of them remind me of my childhood. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">This week, I am loving the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">As part of the symphony series they are hosting a couple of Screenland at the Symphony shows.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">On Halloween it was </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">They had a guest organist that played the massive pipe organ during the whole movie. It was PHENOMENAL! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">That's right... the symphony live, playing during the film, with Judy Garland recorded vocals. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04;">I am by nature not a monthly goal setter. I am trying to change that. My goal this month is to walk a mile each day for exercise. This might not sound like much, but as a few of you might remember, I had an ankle surgery one year ago. I did extensive physical therapy and now it's up to me to keep this ankle going. Each day I will walk a continuous mile in my own shoes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Landscaping projects are very weather dependent in my neck of the woods. Hubby and I need to build a flower bed and fill it with dirt. We also have 3 tons of rock we got for FREE that need to be put on top of a couple flower beds. </span><br />
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Now it's time to hear from my Indian food loving co-blogger Antoinette.<br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>I do love Indian food and it provides Emily and I the opportunity to get together every once and awhile. We had the Friday before last off and so we met up in my neck of the woods (south of the river) and went to my favorite Indian restaurant.</b></span><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>It had been so long since I had been there.</b></span><br />
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<b>I feel like looking at all the colors of the leaves on the trees is kind of like looking at Christmas lights in December.</b></div>
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We love Farley- and her linky.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Listening: I started this Currently while talking to my dad on the phone about his recent retirement and his current need to be a busy retired person. Love him!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">My husband has strong feelings about the government shutdown and Congress. Does the political view really matter? So he is yelling at the news. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Loving: Volunteering at the church nursery with my hubby. We started last weekend. We were in the birth to 23 month old room. There were 4 littles. We don't have kids, so the best part for me was watching my hubby try to figure out how to play with them. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Wanting: beautiful weather. The past few weeks I have felt like Goldie Locks. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just right, no jacket required. The 60-80 degree weather can stay as long as it likes!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">My husband and I are finishing our fertility treatment journey. (A few more months and one more attempt.) I am looking for some info and opinions about adoption. So being the techie that I am, I created a google form. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">If you have gone through the adoption process or know someone who has could you please pass on my survey. All the responses are confidential. (Hubby and I will be the only ones to read them and no names are required.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">If you are interested click here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16_9IzCn6aDnSWrlcnEWXrNC5a-xzJnMlM_jZ3iEFYfc/viewform" target="_blank">Adoption form</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">I truly appreciate anyone who responds!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Treat: My family's fave Pinterest recipe: Twice Baked Potato Salad</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I am SOOOO happy that my NCIS shows are back! I taught a class tonight on writing workshop and luckily have DVR so I don't have to miss out. How could you not love a show with these two in it??</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I am sure I have posted about Chris O'Donnell before. I totally heart him!!! His eyes are so dreamy and his bad boy character is so hot! Okay, I'll stop lol. Just look at him. Mmm... lol</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Is it summer yet...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I don't know about you all, but this year has been amazingly busy. I have been going nonstop. I need a break. It could be worse though. I am having a great year, just BUSY!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">As I have posted about before, a friend and I are writing ELA units of study for the 5th grade teachers in my district. Although I have learned SOO much in this process and understand Common Core so much better as a result, I AM READY FOR THEM TO BE FINISHED!!!!!!!!! I keep plugging away at them but am ready to watch TV without multi-tasking.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Remember that I said this year has been amazingly busy?? Well I have so many different things going on that finding time to meet and work on the units is next to impossible. So I have been working on them later in the evening, after I get home. Yes I get to dress all comfy and watch TV while I write them... BUT I AM READY FOR THEM TO BE FINISHED!!!!!! I want some evening down time back.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"> Click on the image above to go to this amazing website. NEWSELA contains current events which are adapted from newspapers across the country. They are adapted in that you can select a lexile which is appropriate for your grade level and student needs. When you click on the article, you will see the image below. When you select a lexile, the articles words change to match that level. The content stays the same though. It is SOOO amazing. Unfortunately, the lowest I found was 3rd grade. Sorry primary.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">This is a sample article. It's content is appropriate for kids to relate to. Notice the anchor with the 4 to top, right hand side?? That shows that this article is linked to Common Core Anchor standard 4. Isn't that so cool?? The articles update consistently. It is AMAZING!!!!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Check it out! It is free to sign up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><br /></span>4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-38004458070149709902013-09-08T20:16:00.000-05:002013-09-08T20:16:13.668-05:00It's Sunday and I'm not planning...Yes I am going to work tomorrow and this whole week. <br />
Yes I know what I am teaching and how I am teaching it.<br />
Yes I will be at the copy machine at some point TOMORROW getting things ready.<br />
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I just decided this weekend that I was going to have 2 days to enjoy and cherish my life.<br />
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This past week something very shocking and life changing happened to a family member of mine.<br />
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Throughout the week I have been thinking about how valuable my time at night and on the weekends is to my own happiness.<br />
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This life is too short to spend my whole Sunday worrying about the upcoming work week or how one of my challenging students will behave, or the district officials coming to observe me on Friday. <br />
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As a person with a profession that expects you to give so much, I have decided for a short while that I am going to take some of that back.<br />
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Teaching is a large part of me, as I am sure that it is for all of you, but it isn't ALL of me. <br />
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So I encourage you to think about spending a Sunday night not planning. <br />
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Let yourself have a break!<br />
EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-36274742099066733102013-09-03T21:25:00.002-05:002013-09-03T21:25:50.604-05:00Currently Update and Calendar Time<span style="font-size: large;">I know our Currently was just posted yesterday but I already have an update!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Like I said in the post, Farley hit my life on the nail.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I go, go, go and I come last.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My goals for me this month were:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Exercise, lose ten pounds, and read for fun.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Well I am excited to announce that I have lost 2 of my 10 pound goal and I actually went to the gym tonight.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I did a class called Butts and Guts and it is as intense as the name sounds. lol</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Go me!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Now for that read for fun book!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok- moving on to teacher talk! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you might know, I am a Teaching and Learning Coach.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I worked with K-5 teachers in all content areas.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have always been an upper elementary teacher, so I am learning so much about primary grades.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Well today, one of my amazing teachers asked me advice on calendar time.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She is looking to switch up her schedule to ensure that the core subjects and Common Core Standards get enough time to be taught thoroughly.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She also wants to give more time to shared and guided reading.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Calendar time is something I have heard a great deal about and I know the gist of what is taught during this time, but I definitely don't know everything it entails.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So my questions to you all...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you use calendar time or have you found a way to incorporate those topics into other points in your day?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you are a fan of calendar time, how do you use it in your day?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Last, how much time do you spend on it and do you teach it daily?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am currently doing some research and decided to include you all in it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">With all you amazing primary teachers out there, I figured the most valuable information would come from you!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Any information would be great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for you help!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Antoinette :)</span><br />
<br />4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-82202469519791494962013-09-02T21:23:00.003-05:002013-09-02T21:23:44.638-05:00It's Currently SeptemberEvery month we say something about how time flies.<br />
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Head over the <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2013/09/currently-september.html" target="_blank">Oh' Boy Fourth Grade</a> and link up with Farley for her monthly Currently.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Political tv. It makes me question the path of America. Hubs loves it. So for a few hours a week I make a sacrifice.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">If you have read my Currently posts before you know I am a DIY person. I am not always on schedule to finish things, but this Labor Day. I am going to labor through some of my projects are get some things done. </span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">It's the time of year between Back to School and the end of first quarter. That means an increased workload. I am trying to work more efficiently. If you have any tips let me know!</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">The best laid plans... I just want my lessons to go according to plan. My life to go according to plan (just for this month). My grad school class to go according to plan. You know what people say, we plan. God laughs. But my (planning) hope springs eternal.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">And on that note. Patience is a virtue. In today's society we are not always encouraged to have patience. In general, I have very little patience sometimes. Working on it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Exercise: I started doing water aerobics this summer. I would love to get back to it. I am also really thinking of joining a gym. After a long stint of physical therapy, my ankle really likes walking on the treadmill versus on the sidewalk.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red;">Craft: Sew curtains, cross stitch project, planning my Halloween costume. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Today is Labor Day and like all of you, I had the day off!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">YEAH!!!!!!!!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Although it was not a go to school work day, it was a SUPER productive day for me.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Slept in just a bit- 8:45.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Made some coffee and worked on some school stuff...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Caught up on emails</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Updated my resume for a PGC (Professional Growth Course) that I am teaching</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Finished my time log for unit of study work</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">and a few other things that are coming to mind at this moment.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Next I moved on to preparing my food for the week.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I truly believe one of the reason I have been so successful with my weight loss is because I spend my Sunday (Monday in this case because of the day off) making my meals for the week.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">It is VERY time consuming, but well worth it to me.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Last some cleaning and now blogging.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">So that was my super productive day.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">But there is always more on my to-do list.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Sadness...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Need a magic wand to finish it all up. lol</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">As we all know, this time of year is SOOO stressful.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I can't sleep when I am stressed.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">My tummy hurts also.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">So I need to not let it get to me.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I want to turn the stress into something productive.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Instead of complaining...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Find a solution!!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Farley couldn't have put it better when she said we put ourselves at the bottom of the list.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I have SOOO felt like that lately.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Work all day...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Meetings in the evening...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Family and friend events... (which I love don't get me wrong)</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">These day-to-day things take up almost every evening and weekends.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I go go go!!!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">People joke that I don't know busy until I have a husband and children.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">I would love to compare notes because I think I could give most people a run for their money!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">So no complaining... No stress... lol</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I WANT to exercise... Sounds crazy I know, but I have been too busy (literally to go to the gym). LITERALLY!!! lol</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">So it's on my calendar... Going 3 times this week.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Gonna get back in the habit of it.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">This and eating healthy (GOTTA QUICK THE CHEATS HERE AND THERE) will help me lose my goal of 10 pounds in September.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Wish me luck!!! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I want to read for fun also.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Been saying this for awhile, but I am really gonna do it in September.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Will let you know how it goes.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Have a book in mind, so just have to find the time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">That's it for me!!!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Sorry no pics or anything.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Hope to be a better blogger in September also! :)</span><br />
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If haven't already, link up with Farley's Currently. They're a ton of fun and you get to meet lots of bloggers!<br />
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4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-19055365334781070942013-08-24T07:30:00.000-05:002013-08-24T07:30:01.844-05:00New Aimee Buckner book!So I admit I have been a little MIA.<br />
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This school has started in a busy, hit the ground running, kind of way. <br />
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Aimee Buckner has a new book!! :)<br />
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The best part, if you sign up for the site's online newsletter, you can preview the ENTIRE (Yes, the WHOLE book.) for <span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">FREE</span>!! <br />
I am sure this is a limited offer, so enjoy while you can!<br />
(I found this thanks to the Teaching and Learning Coach at my building who works with Antoinette. Thanks Melissa.)<br />
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I am off to going camping with the in laws. <br />
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Enjoy the last weekend before Labor Day!<br />
EmilyK4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-57602233160854858672013-08-11T21:27:00.002-05:002013-08-11T21:27:17.871-05:00B2S and Classroom Communities<span style="font-size: large;">Last week was back to school and I have to say the year is off to a great start! :)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was so nice to see everyone and catch up!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But most of all, it was great to no longer be the new person at my schools! lol</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />The first day back was the normal back to school business in the morning and the afternoon was spent preparing for my presentation and meeting with one of my new teams.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Day two involved a morning of learning about writers workshop and projecting units of study from Matt Glover who I have posted about numerous times. The afternoon was time for me to present! My principal and I did a review of balanced literacy with a focus on writing workshop. I love that we were able to give the teachers some time to capture writing in their own journals as well as time to have conversations about mentor texts they can use to help teach writing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My real reason for this post is to share a conversation I had with a group of teachers at one of my schools.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This team consist of almost brand new teachers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited that they wanted to meet with me to discuss and share ideas about B2S.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They had some great questions and I am looking forward to working with them!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">They are an eager team and I know they will be amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were talking about the importance of classroom communities and discussed some get to know you activities to help build strong relationships as well as team building.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One activity we talked about was using inside/outside circles.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This could be used at any point in the year, but in the beginning it is a great get to know each other activity.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You divide you students into two equal (if you can) groups.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One group forms a close circle facing out.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The other group forms a circle around them facing in.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The teacher asks a question (What was your favorite summer activity? What is a hobby? What is your favorite book? etc.)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The students directly facing each other will take turns sharing their answers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The teacher will have one circle (inner or outer) rotate at least one space and ask another question.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Continue process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another activity was creating team/group banners.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cut out strips of poster paper (maybe 10" by 15" or whatever size you like).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Draw lines dividing the paper into 4-5 sections.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have the people sitting together decide on a team name and write it in the top section. (You can definitely set parameters for their names.)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The next sections will be topics like favorite sport, hobby, book, season, etc.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">These sections can really be topics of your choice but each student has to individually draw their favorite in the specified section.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So if the section is favorite sport, I might draw a baseball and bat. Another member of my team might draw a soccer ball.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's a great way to get to know the people you will be working closely with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some ideas that I found on Pinterest:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(I have used some of these before but some are brand new!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-22196512812740541892013-08-04T11:28:00.000-05:002013-08-04T11:28:19.512-05:00The Writing Process<span style="font-size: large;">My district dove into Common Core ELA last year with the introduction to Balanced Literacy and reading workshop.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Midway through the year, we introduced writing workshop through the fabulous training of Matt Glover. Below you will find an image of Matt Glover and a couple books that he has written.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I have enjoyed my training and conversations with him and look forward to our district training that he is presenting this Friday.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Click on the image of Matt Glover to find more information about him and his books.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you know from reading some of my most recent posts, I received training from the <a href="http://readingandwritingproject.com/about/tcrwp.html" target="_blank">Teachers College Reading and Writing Project</a> from New York.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What an experience that was!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And how lucky am I to be part of it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Click on the images below to read more about Lucy Calkins and Natalie Louis (my presenter from TCWRP).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My training was geared more towards primary and my administrators was towards upper elementary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A big topic during this time was the writing process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my training, Natalie referred to the writing process as Think, Plan, Write, Revise, Edit, Publish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My principals heard it as Collecting, Developing, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing/Celebrating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the world of Matt Glover, he talks of three stages during a unit: Immersion, Close Study, Writing Under the Influence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the internet, you most often hear of the process referred to as Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are these all the same process just a spin off of each other? I mean you can't make money using the same thing as someone else. You have to make it your own and name and describe it differently right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a Teaching and Learning Coach (known as an Instructional Coach to most people) my job is to guide and instruct my teachers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's difficult when you are hearing so many different stories!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is the "right" process?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With this in mind, I am almost finished with writing a unit on Vignette-style Memoirs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love learning knew things, but with fresh information in my brain, it makes revising this unit more difficult.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It makes me question what I have.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every 5th grade teacher in my district will be using these.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want them to be the best they can be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So where do language standards fit into the writing process?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do they fit at all? Part of me thinks they should be incorporated into word study time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At this point in the game, I have them in the revising and editing section.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are incorporating CCSS L.5.1 and L.5.3 (varied sentence structure and verb tense in particular).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are these revision lessons or editing lessons?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At first I had sentence structure as revision because you vary them to add to them meaning of your story. For instance, short sentences can slow down a story and long run-on type sentences create a sense of urgency or excitement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But now I am thinking now, that it should be editing because it is about structure (simple, compound, and complex sentences).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After spending some time researching on the internet, I found that no one seems to have a good answer to this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Revising and editing have a blurred line between them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have verb tense as an editing lesson. For the most part I feel good about this decision because it would fall under usage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But at this point, I am questioning everything!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So what do you think?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is the writing process to you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Where does sentence structure fit in the process?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What about verb tense?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for you thoughts about this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Antoinette</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600689536436685423.post-5388001911306141622013-08-01T22:10:00.000-05:002013-08-01T22:10:19.043-05:00Can it be!!! August Currently!!!<span style="font-size: large;">Farley was totally right when she said where did this summer go!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It seems like it was only a blink!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Most of us are already back at school at some level.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Whether it be trainings, working in our rooms, or with students already!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you aren't back yet, we hope you are enjoying what summer you have left.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now for the August Currently.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">If you haven't linked up for a Currently, head on over to <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Oh' Boy 4th Grade</a> and join Farley's monthly Currently.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It is a great way to find new blogs and get to know the people behind them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Antoinette's Currently will be in <span style="color: blue;">blue</span>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Emily's Currently will be in <span style="color: magenta;">fuchsia.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It's that time of year...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">The time when you hear many, many teacher conversations.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">That's what I am listening to...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Teacher conversations.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Shh... I am multi-tasking. Don't tell! lol</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Just like Farley, I am loving my new hair cut.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I posted a picture earlier in the week, but am going to post it again!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I was walking by the mirror a couple days ago and I happened to notice my body.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Only it didn't look like my body.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">With 68 pounds down, you'd think I would look at my new body all the time.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I do... lol</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">But this was the first time that I actually thought that I liked my body!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It was kind of like, "Wow, I've lost a lot of weight! I don't look half bad!"</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">This might sound conceited and I don't mean it to.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It's just that I have NEVER thought that before.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Not in my entire life.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I still have about 25 pounds to go, but I can't complain!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I am thinking...</span></div>
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">HOW CAN THE SCHOOL YEAR BE HERE ALREADY!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Need I say more... lol</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">My wanting and needing are connected.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I am wanting to reach my goal weight and am needing to work out so that I get there.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I haven't been sleeping well lately.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I toss and turn until 2 or 3 in the morning and wake up at 4 or 5 wide awake.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Did you know getting a good night's sleep plays a role in weight loss?</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">At least that's what I heard...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">So I definitely need to catch up on sleep.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Now for me B2s'...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">A place to keep track of your learning.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I am a firm believer in being a lifelong learner.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Each year, I learn so much and I love it.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I find that if you have a great place to keep notes, it makes the learning even better.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I posted my new notebook earlier, but here is another pic.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">A plan for balancing your work and personal life.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It is so easy to get lost in your work at the start of the school year because there is SOO much to do.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I do it every year!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Have a plan for cutting off your work load.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It could be going in a bit early, staying a bit late, or after the family goes to sleep (but only for a bit).</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Have a cut off point.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Your personal life is important to your health!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I know need to practice what I preach! lol</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">A great teacher bag and supplies.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">I wasn't going to buy a new teacher bag but I needed a new lunch bag and I wanted them to match.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">So I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my 31 Utility Tote and Thermal lunch bag.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Here is what they look like:</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Now the big talk amongst my co-workers are the pens in the image below. </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">These pens not only come in a variety of color, but they are erasable too. I have two images of them because, to be honest, I am not sure which one is the noteworthy pens. The first one is cheaper though, so I like them more. lol</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">My point...</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Going B2s isn't easy.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It's sooo stressful!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Find things for school that make you happy. :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: x-small; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Signing off and passing the baton to Emily!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Is there any out there who isn't watching The Big Bang Theory?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">I live with an engineer so many of the character's personality quirks seem all too familiar...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">I am LOVING my hubby. We are celebrating our 5th wedding and 12th relationship anniversary this weekend! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Our gift to each other is a new couch. We have tushy tested quite a few. We haven't officially decided which one we want.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">I have been dealing with an auto insurance claim, so I am thinking about blame. Yesterday, I was passing an SUV pulling a trailer of rock. One of the rocks flew up and hit the windshield of my hubby's BRAND NEW Honda Pilot. The insurance company and I disagree on who is to blame. (Shocking I know!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">I want just a little more sunshine. With only a week until school starts, I want to lay out just a little longer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">What teacher this time of year couldn't use more time?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Summer is ending... my classroom needs hours worth of work... my house needs cleaning... house projects need completing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">My B2s must haves:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">1: A new outfit for Back to School night. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">This year a blue dress.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Don't forget the comfortable shoes!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">2: Chocolate!!! 'Nuff said.</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">3: A maid</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">This is a busy time of year.</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">I could use someone to do the laundry, clean my house, and cook dinner. </span><br />
<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;"> (If only the hubby could get this for me for our anniversary!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Antoinette & Emily</span>4321Teachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15704593923409212075noreply@blogger.com9