Hello everyone,
I hope you had a most enjoyable Thanksgiving break with family and friends. Here is what's going on in the world of GTD services at Irving School.
Kindergarten
Route to Reading-working on adding, deleting, and substituting phonemes (sounds) from words (e.g. "say trace", "trace", "without the 't'", "race")
1st Grade
Continuing to push in for thinking skills. Finishing up "Dot Goes to the Grocery Store" where students have to use higher level thinking skills and problem solving to answer problems and questions regarding events that could take place at the super market. Dot is going on vacation and we will have a return to Dudley the Detective and friends.
2nd Grade
Reading-we have not met for the last couple of weeks, but getting back on track with reading Edward Eager's "Half Magic" and working on comprehension skills (focusing on inferencing and sequencing)
Math-students are working on double digit subtraction and addition and problem-solving to help develop number sense. Working on breaking apart numbers before adding or subtracting instead of regrouping.
3rd Grade
Route to Reading we are working on inferencing skills, sequencing, and passage comprehension
Math we are working on introductory multiplication skills, multiplying by 10, and breaking apart
4th Grade
Math- we are working on units of measurement, focusing on converting and the metric system
5th Grade
Math-We are diligently working on Unit 4 in Everyday Math (operations with fractions) and continuing to work on various problem-solving and algebraic thinking.
That's all for now. Until next week.
Mr. Packer
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
November 8-November 12
Hello everyone,
This is what is going on with GTD services at Irving for this week.
2nd Grade Math
We are working on money skills (adding and subtracting) using a book called "Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday". We have totaled amounts of money and are subtracting different values down to zero and if time permits we will create our own Alexnder stories.
2nd Grade Reading
Students are beginning a new unit on "Imagination" and will begin reading "Half Magic" by Edward Eager
3rd Grade Math
We are finishing up a unit on measurement by using geoshapes to create figures that meet various requirements for perimeter and area
4th Grade Math
Students are continuing to work on problem skills and building on Algebra concepts. Students will begin coming to "Packer Math" based on unit pre-assessments. Parents should have received a letter regarding this.
5th Grade Math
Students have begun presenting their PowerPoints on "Data Collection". They have also continued to work on Unit 3 which includes using formulas, graphing data, and reading and creating line graphs from charts.
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
Mr. Packer
This is what is going on with GTD services at Irving for this week.
2nd Grade Math
We are working on money skills (adding and subtracting) using a book called "Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday". We have totaled amounts of money and are subtracting different values down to zero and if time permits we will create our own Alexnder stories.
2nd Grade Reading
Students are beginning a new unit on "Imagination" and will begin reading "Half Magic" by Edward Eager
3rd Grade Math
We are finishing up a unit on measurement by using geoshapes to create figures that meet various requirements for perimeter and area
4th Grade Math
Students are continuing to work on problem skills and building on Algebra concepts. Students will begin coming to "Packer Math" based on unit pre-assessments. Parents should have received a letter regarding this.
5th Grade Math
Students have begun presenting their PowerPoints on "Data Collection". They have also continued to work on Unit 3 which includes using formulas, graphing data, and reading and creating line graphs from charts.
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
Mr. Packer
Sunday, October 31, 2010
October 25-29
Hello everyone, hope you had a good week.
2nd Grade Math:
Students finished up work on place value. We will be switching groups next week and moving into the next unit.
2nd Grade Reading:
Students finished up their autobiographies by editing with me and creating covers for their books.
3rd Grade Math:
Students will begin working on perimeter, area, and other units of measurement including metric and converting units of length.
4th Grade Math:
Working on identifying and using properties of multiplication and division
5th Grade Math:
Working on writing mathematical expressions and using algebraic expression to solve for unknown variables.
Just a reminder, we are off school this Friday in recognition of Veteran's Day.
Enjoy,
Mr. Packer
Monday, October 25, 2010
October 18-October 22
I hope everyone had an informative conference week.
Here is what is going on at Irving School in regards to GTD Services.
2nd Grade Reading
Students are putting the finishing touches on their own autobiographies (proofing, editing, cover illustrations, etc.) before we share them with each other and bring them home.
2nd Grade Math
Students are contuing to work on numeration and number sense working on problems and puzzles dealing with place value (identifying, giving value, etc.).
3rd Grade Math
3rd Grade math students are finishing up working on subtraction with regrouping and place value
4th Grade Math
Students working on data colllection and organization.
5th Grade Math
Finished Unit 2, took the test, preparing for unit 3 and our presentation of PowerPoints.
All my best,
Mr. Packer
Here is what is going on at Irving School in regards to GTD Services.
2nd Grade Reading
Students are putting the finishing touches on their own autobiographies (proofing, editing, cover illustrations, etc.) before we share them with each other and bring them home.
2nd Grade Math
Students are contuing to work on numeration and number sense working on problems and puzzles dealing with place value (identifying, giving value, etc.).
3rd Grade Math
3rd Grade math students are finishing up working on subtraction with regrouping and place value
4th Grade Math
Students working on data colllection and organization.
5th Grade Math
Finished Unit 2, took the test, preparing for unit 3 and our presentation of PowerPoints.
All my best,
Mr. Packer
Sunday, October 17, 2010
October 11-October 15
Hello all,
Here's what's happening in the world of GTD Services at Irving School
2nd Grade Math students are working on riddles and problems with place value. These activities require the students to have strong number sense and have an understanding of place value to manipulate numbers.
2nd Grade Reading students have finished 26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie DePaola and the kids have been writing about events in their own lives to create their own autobiographies. We are editing our writing and creating covers for our "books"
3rd Grade Math students did not meet this past week due to the Columbus Day holiday
4th Grade Math students are working on data collection and have learned about line plots and stem and leaf plots. Also working on division strategies.
5th Grade Math students are finishing up Unit 2, beginning Unit 3, and working on data collection presentations.
Have a great week.
Mr. Packer
Here's what's happening in the world of GTD Services at Irving School
2nd Grade Math students are working on riddles and problems with place value. These activities require the students to have strong number sense and have an understanding of place value to manipulate numbers.
2nd Grade Reading students have finished 26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie DePaola and the kids have been writing about events in their own lives to create their own autobiographies. We are editing our writing and creating covers for our "books"
3rd Grade Math students did not meet this past week due to the Columbus Day holiday
4th Grade Math students are working on data collection and have learned about line plots and stem and leaf plots. Also working on division strategies.
5th Grade Math students are finishing up Unit 2, beginning Unit 3, and working on data collection presentations.
Have a great week.
Mr. Packer
Monday, October 4, 2010
September 27-October 1
Hello everyone,
I hope everyone is enjoying the cool crisp fall weather, the smell of fire and spice in the air, the sounds of crunching leaves, and the sight of beautiful shades of organges, red, and browns.
2nd Grade Math
Students have been placed in the Unit 2 group. We had an introduction to subtraction and regrouping and will continue with that work next week and working on place value.
3rd Grade Math
3rd Grade math students also working on subtraction and regrouping and solving mystery number riddles which help with identification of place value and terminology.
4th Grade Math
Students will begin working on data collection and organization. Monday will review terms (maximum, minimum, range, mode, median, and mean).
5th Gradee Math
Started to work on data collection by distributing surveys and collecting, organizing raw data, and making predictions. Continuing to work on operations with decimals and place value of large numbers and small numbers.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
September 20-September 24
Welcome FALL!
These are this week's highlights in the world of GTD services at Irving School.
2nd Grade Math
We finished up our activities involving elapsed time and some of us began to work on money landmarks and giving change. Groups may be changing as Unit 2 pre-tests were givend this week. Next week students will be taking the CogAT test, please make sure they are rested and eat a good breakfast.
2nd Grade Reading
We began to read the book "26 Fairmount Ave." and began to write our own autobiographies to share stories.
3rd Grade Math
Also finished up elapsed time work. Will be moving into computation problems and algebraic thinking in solving equations (fact families, missing addends/subtrahends, etc.).
4th Grade Math
This week we finished up work in Geometry and began to go over the very difficult homework packet. Next week there will not be class on Monday due to a field trip-no homework packet.
5th Grade Math
Finished up Unit 1-Data collection, started data collection projects, and beginning Unit 2 (Operations with decimals).
These are this week's highlights in the world of GTD services at Irving School.
2nd Grade Math
We finished up our activities involving elapsed time and some of us began to work on money landmarks and giving change. Groups may be changing as Unit 2 pre-tests were givend this week. Next week students will be taking the CogAT test, please make sure they are rested and eat a good breakfast.
2nd Grade Reading
We began to read the book "26 Fairmount Ave." and began to write our own autobiographies to share stories.
3rd Grade Math
Also finished up elapsed time work. Will be moving into computation problems and algebraic thinking in solving equations (fact families, missing addends/subtrahends, etc.).
4th Grade Math
This week we finished up work in Geometry and began to go over the very difficult homework packet. Next week there will not be class on Monday due to a field trip-no homework packet.
5th Grade Math
Finished up Unit 1-Data collection, started data collection projects, and beginning Unit 2 (Operations with decimals).
Friday, September 17, 2010
September 13-September 17
Hello everyone,
So good to see so many at the Open House last night.
1st Grade
I have begun to go into the 1st grade classes to work on Thinking Skills and have introduced my friend "DOT" who invites to come along on adventures and think. A series of cards introduces questions and concepts that require higher level thinking skills for which I guide the class through.
2nd Grade
2nd Graders who see me for reading are being introduced to the work of Tomi DePaola and we will begin reading a chapter book called "26 Fairmount Avenue" which is an autiobiography of the author and his life as a young child. Students will be reflecting on their own families and stories and sharing them with the group as a culminating activity.
2nd Grade/3rd Grade math
Students are working on "Elapsed Time". Work has been sent home to be completed for next week. If you need a great teaching tool, see the web clock link in the sidebar of my blog.
4th Grade Math
Students have been studying plane geometry, angles, and perimeter and will be moving on to 3-dimensional shapes.
5th Grade Math
We are finishing up unit 1 on Data and starting our data collection projects.
That's all for the update for this week, until next, all my best.
Mr. Packer
So good to see so many at the Open House last night.
1st Grade
I have begun to go into the 1st grade classes to work on Thinking Skills and have introduced my friend "DOT" who invites to come along on adventures and think. A series of cards introduces questions and concepts that require higher level thinking skills for which I guide the class through.
2nd Grade
2nd Graders who see me for reading are being introduced to the work of Tomi DePaola and we will begin reading a chapter book called "26 Fairmount Avenue" which is an autiobiography of the author and his life as a young child. Students will be reflecting on their own families and stories and sharing them with the group as a culminating activity.
2nd Grade/3rd Grade math
Students are working on "Elapsed Time". Work has been sent home to be completed for next week. If you need a great teaching tool, see the web clock link in the sidebar of my blog.
4th Grade Math
Students have been studying plane geometry, angles, and perimeter and will be moving on to 3-dimensional shapes.
5th Grade Math
We are finishing up unit 1 on Data and starting our data collection projects.
That's all for the update for this week, until next, all my best.
Mr. Packer
Saturday, September 11, 2010
September 6-10
Don't forget that Open House is this Thursday, September 16 between 6:30-8:30
2nd Grade math students have begun working on elapsed time, using clock manipulative to help them solve problems and checking their answers with my web clock and lcd projector. Here is the link for the manipulative clock on the web, you will find it a very useful tool for solving problems involving elapsed time.
3rd Grade math students did not meet this past week due to the Labor Day holiday
4th Grade math students continue to work on geometry, building polygons on geoboards and recording their attributes. They have also begun to create polygon riddles by writing clues to a polygon that they have created that will be used as an independent activity as we move forward with our geometry unit and moving on to angles and using protractors to measure angles.
5th Grade math students continue to work on unit 1 involving data collection and organization.
2nd Grade math students have begun working on elapsed time, using clock manipulative to help them solve problems and checking their answers with my web clock and lcd projector. Here is the link for the manipulative clock on the web, you will find it a very useful tool for solving problems involving elapsed time.
3rd Grade math students did not meet this past week due to the Labor Day holiday
4th Grade math students continue to work on geometry, building polygons on geoboards and recording their attributes. They have also begun to create polygon riddles by writing clues to a polygon that they have created that will be used as an independent activity as we move forward with our geometry unit and moving on to angles and using protractors to measure angles.
5th Grade math students continue to work on unit 1 involving data collection and organization.
Friday, September 3, 2010
August 30-September 3
Hello everyone,
Slowly getting my schedule up and running, and filled out, look for it to be posted next week. This is what's happening so far at each of the grade levels and GTD Resource.
2nd Grade-Math Unit 1 pre-test given and scored, groups being formed, times being set
3rd Grade-groups are forming based on Unit 1 pre-test.
4th Grade-math group up and running.
5th Grade-6th Grade Everyday Math group up and running.
Please check back soon for updates regarding content being taught at each level.
Have a great 3 day weekend, and a safe and happyy Labor Day.
Mr. packer
Slowly getting my schedule up and running, and filled out, look for it to be posted next week. This is what's happening so far at each of the grade levels and GTD Resource.
2nd Grade-Math Unit 1 pre-test given and scored, groups being formed, times being set
3rd Grade-groups are forming based on Unit 1 pre-test.
4th Grade-math group up and running.
5th Grade-6th Grade Everyday Math group up and running.
Please check back soon for updates regarding content being taught at each level.
Have a great 3 day weekend, and a safe and happyy Labor Day.
Mr. packer
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Welcome back!
Hello everyone, welcome to the 2010/2011 school year. With several new teachers and classrooms, the school making AYP this year, and the general excitement of returning to school, there is such a wonderful energy in the air this week.
Have you checked out the Irving Garden, holy tomatoes batman. There is a sunflower that is almost two stories high with a stalk as thick as a small tree.
I came across this interesting article regarding creativity in Newsweek. Makes a strong argument for Gifted Ed and change in our education system. If you have not read it, you may want to take the time.
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/07/10/the-creativity-crisis.html
Hope you have a great week!
Mr. Packer
Have you checked out the Irving Garden, holy tomatoes batman. There is a sunflower that is almost two stories high with a stalk as thick as a small tree.
I came across this interesting article regarding creativity in Newsweek. Makes a strong argument for Gifted Ed and change in our education system. If you have not read it, you may want to take the time.
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/07/10/the-creativity-crisis.html
Hope you have a great week!
Mr. Packer
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