We wrote about the number one hundred while working collaboratively on a Google Doc. You can see some of the student responses in the post below. Each student had his or her own ChromeBook. They were given a writing assignment as a group (4 per group). When students opened the document they saw their other group members on the screen. They completed the assignment together on the Chromebooks. As they worked they could see the contributions of other group members. They could fix the spelling and grammar errors and improve upon the writing. As students work collaboratively they take responsibility for their share of the work, and resolve disagreements on their own. Some students show others how to complete certain functions such as changing the font or the color. Others take on leadership responsibilities, while others are motivated to be accountable to the group and contribute creative and useful ideas. Through it all the students communicate, create, collaborate, and apply critical thinking skills. Which are the four components of the 21st century skills.
We celebrated the 100th day of school on Tuesday. We completed several activities that focused on the number 100. The first graders shared their amazing 100 day posters. They were highly creative in their use of math strategy groupings. The posters are on display in the MPR and inside the classroom. We wrote about the number one hundred while working collaboratively on a Google Doc. You can see some of the student responses in the post below. Each student had his or her own ChromeBook. They were given a writing assignment as a group (4 per group). When students opened the document they saw their other group members on the screen. They completed the assignment together on the Chromebooks. As they worked they could see the contributions of other group members. They could fix the spelling and grammar errors and improve upon the writing. As students work collaboratively they take responsibility for their share of the work, and resolve disagreements on their own. Some students show others how to complete certain functions such as changing the font or the color. Others take on leadership responsibilities, while others are motivated to be accountable to the group and contribute creative and useful ideas. Through it all the students communicate, create, collaborate, and apply critical thinking skills. Which are the four components of the 21st century skills.
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In honor of the 100th day of school students worked on sentence frames. They worked collaboratively on a Google Doc. Each group had 4 or 5 students in the group. Here are some of their answers:
If I had 100 dollars I would ….
If I had 100 eyes I would…
If I had 100 pets I would…
If I had 100 cousins I would be so happy. If I had 100 kids I would be so happy. If I had 100 friends I would be very happy and play with all of them. If I had 100 babies I would take care of them by myself. If I was 100 years old I would walk with a walking stick. Thank you for the donations to our classroom 100th day celebration. It was a great day of learning and fun.
In 2016 students are learning about several ordinary people who stood up for what they believed in and who fought for a cause. We will be reading about some key historical figures who fought for various causes such as the abolition of slavery, the right for women to vote, and the welfare of migrant workers. As we read about these people, students will understand the connection between ideas and actions, and how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. This week we are focusing on the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. Students learned the meaning of segregation and why keeping groups separate was wrong. We learned that Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist who believed that change could happen through peaceful marches, speeches, and sit-ins. He did not want people to use violence to promote change. We learned that Martin Luther King Jr. was an important leader of the civil rights movement. Ask your child to explain civil rights in his or her own words.
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AuthorHello, I am Renee De Villez. This page is about the activities going on in my classroom. My audience consists of the parents of the students in my class. Other parents and teachers are welcome to read it as well. Archives
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