February 22, 2016

Announcements and Reminders:            Make sure you have all of your work done and turned in before you rotate to the next teacher.  Don't forget to clean up after yourself -- for the contest and because you do the right thing. We have    2   more classes in this rotation including today.   Turn in any revised or missing work BEFORE the end of the rotation. February 22 -- TODAY -- Test on Lewis and Clark -- You will recreate your mind map by memory. You will place at least 30 facts on the map, in appropriate places.  That includes the title, rivers, cities, events, etc.  February 24  -- Readathon  February 24  Read-a-thon!  Bring treats, pillow to sit on, blanket,  if you wish.  Make a note for yourself to bring treats!

Targets for Today: I read for enjoyment, and add to a record of my reading. I can read aloud fluently. I understand and can use skills and strategies to better comprehend and remember the information I learn by reading.

Today’s  Agenda: Pick up your folders. 1. Individual Reading and fill out your reading log 2. Fluency Partner Practice  and fill out your graph 3. Turn in your mind maps. Number your facts.  Place the total by your name.  Turn it into the top wire basket for your class.  4. Take the Lewis and Clark Expedition Mind Map Test You will recreate your mind map by memory. You will place at least 30 facts    on the map, in appropriate places.  That includes the title, rivers, cities,          events, etc.                                                                                                      Number your facts and put the total by your name.   Fold it in half and turn it to the top wire basket.

If You Were Absent: See above. Arrange with Ms. Dorsey to take the test.  If you are ready, you may take it during the Readathon.  If not, you will have to wait until next week. Don't forget your make-up reading.