Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve. - Roger Lewin
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Prime Numbers Rap Typography (Math)
Warning!!! This song will get stuck in your head, but that might be a good thing.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Read, Draw, Write for Math Problems
A Great Strategy for Problem Solving
Students are working hard to solve multi-step math problems in class. This can be overwhelming to them at first. We are using a wonderful strategy in class to help them through these types of problems called Read, Draw, Write. To learn more about this strategy link this link; Read, Draw, Write. Make sure they are using this strategy when doing their homework.Here is a video that helps demonstrate this awesome strategy.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Dear Families,
We are currently studying Earth’s Changing Surface in science class! The students are learning that Earth’s surface has specific characteristics and landforms that can be identified. The surface of Earth changes due to weathering, erosion, and deposition.
We are going to look in our own beautiful backyard to study these Earth changes. Both science classes will walk down to Lakewood Park to learn, observe, discuss these ideas, and see them with our own eyes! You are more than welcome to join us on this natural scavenger hunt.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sharon Gorris
Date: November 17, 2015 (This is National Take a Hike Day)
Destination: Lakewood Park
Transportation: Walking
Time: 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Clothing: Dress appropriately for weather and walking.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Kawah Ijen Crater (Indonesia)
The students are reading, learning, and researching this awesome Indonesian Volcano.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
A Letter From President Obama
So proud of one of my students. She decided to write a letter to President Obama and ask him some questions. He wrote a lovely heartfelt letter back to her. She shared the letter and all the wonderful things he sent in the envelope with our class today. She inspired many of the students to write a letter too.
If you are inspired to write a letter to our President here is the address;
The President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500
If you need some tips for writing a letter to our President, this link will be helpful Contact the President of the United-States
Monday, October 26, 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Fun Reading
Shared reading makes the story so much more fun! |
Students are having a lot of fun learning about these different countries and their cultures.
Discussing the story and talking. Students are creating questions for other groups to answer. |
Finding evidence in the story to support their ideas. |
Sunday, October 18, 2015
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Friday, October 16, 2015
Eureka Math Collaboration
Speed of Sound
You've got to watch this! This is so exciting, we are watching history and the future take place. It is inspiring and amazing. Think of the sacrifices these astronauts are making to help us understand the world and our future!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Fire Safety Assembly
Thank you! Lakewood Fire Department for coming to Lincoln Elementary today to help us all learn about fire safety. Remember to check your smoke alarms tonight!Congratulations Caleb and Ben on your wonderful essays about fire safety.
Monday, October 5, 2015
The Legend of Keesh from the Jack London story, "The Story of Keesh"
The above video was used to grab students attention before our Close Reading of;
Students are reading and carefully annotating the text so that they can answer questions based on evidence in the story.Sunday, October 4, 2015
Peer Conferencing is Golden
Peer Conferencing is a big part of our cIassroom. Students engage in writing conversations to discuss important elements of writing. It is so powerful to get feedback from a peer. Students feel more comfortable taking risks and discussing their mistakes with their writing partner.
I get so excited when I listen in on these conversations because I know that the impact it has on the work is tremendous!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Reading discussions
It is so wonderful to see my students having rich discussions on characters
Monday, September 28, 2015
Personal Narrative Talk
The students are finishing up their Personal Narratives and they are working very hard. I am so proud of them! The stories are about small moments in their lives, but the words and craft make them so rich and interesting! All the stories are so unique. Even though they are different each one contains the following elements; a strong lead, dialogue, character description, setting description, strong words, similes, and transition words.
I can't wait to share these awesome stories and let others read these fantastic moments that these 4th graders have experienced.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Ever tried the 1-to-10 Investigation? I explain in my new blog. Summer fun now & good for Ss.http://t.co/xhBAWwRAE2 pic.twitter.com/SSZ7hRB7sw
— Marilyn Burns (@mburnsmath) June 29, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Math Fun!
Math Live, a fantastic site for upper elementary students, is full of cartoon math tutorials on subjects like fractions, multiplication, area and perimeter, tessellations, probability, and a variety of other topics. The glossary section is an amazing collection of math concepts animated for more solid understanding.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me5l/html/math5.html
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me5l/html/math5.html
Summer Vacation!
Want to go on a virtual summer vacation schlepping around Europe? Try Toporopa on your browser and learn all about the geographical, political, historical and economical aspects of the wonderful continent. There is nothing like a free vacation! Happy travels!
http://www.toporopa.eu/en/index.html
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