Kimbrell's Korner
March 5, 2018
Curriculum Updates: STAAR Writing
This will help with structure and organization of Expository Writing.
Science
Streamlined Standards
K-4th are using the streamlined standards this year and it is important to use the cluster planner for standards that are still in your grade level. They have added a comment to the cluster planner to assist: *We are using the Streamlined TEKS for K-4 this year. See GPS under Instructional resources -Science -TEKS Streamlined Document-Lead4Ward
Live organisms- ALL will need to be picked up at Science Store- nothing coming directly to schools
1st Chicks-April 24
2nd Grade Butterflies- April 23
3rd Grade Ladybugs-March 26
4th Grade Mealworms-April 16
4th Grade Owl Pellets- March 19
5th Grade Praying Mantis & Milkweed Bugs-March 26
Math
Fifth Grade Cluster 6 CER
In lieu of a CBA for cluster 6 for 5th Grade, students will complete a performance based task using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER). Prior to teaching this cluster, teachers should examine all content TEKS included within the performance based task, the CER task itself, and the CER rubric to ensure alignment of instruction for cluster 6. The CER is located in the CBA section of the GPS. Possible lessons have been provided in the GPS to assist during planning. There are 4 options for a CER. The teacher may choose one to model, and the students will complete one on their own. They are currently working on the logistics for how campuses will report data from the CER.