It's hard to believe we have almost completed our first week of school! You should receive a newsletter every Friday in your email. If not, let me know! This week we learned A LOT of expectations, but we also learned new material in Daily 5, writing, and math. This week in writing, we focused on Labels. We learned how to draw a picture and to label it to give the viewer information about the picture. Our first opportunity to practice labeling included a teamwork exercise. Students were to choose a buddy, think of (and agree on) what they would draw and label. Finally, they had to carry out their plan involving both people. The students eagerly cooperated with and included their buddy in the process. The results are wonderful! Here are a few things the students drew and labeled with their partners:
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