THE LATEST & GREATEST
10/28/16
MATH:
- Mathematical Mindset Classroom : I am attaching a card that the idea comes from Jo Boaler's book Mathematical Mindsets. It shows ways to open up task & create a mathematical mindset classroom.
- When your team is collaboratively planning math remember to refer to Region11 livebinder. It is a great resource to use to support the TEKS.
- 5th grade Prime and Composite Intervention: First Steps Volume 2 page 250+
ELAR:
TIME-SENSITIVE 5TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES AND ELAR UPDATE
During the third reading cluster, 5th grade teachers will be incorporating Social Studies into their ELAR block for 2 weeks. They have recently updated the Constitution lesson to more closely align to the TEKS. This lesson will take the place of the Constitution DBQ. The lesson has been loaded onto the Social Studies 9-Weeks Planning Guide.
BEST PRACTICES for ESL INSTRUCTION:
Want to see great ESL instruction in action? Our wonderful Kathy Knesek has ideas for utilizing TRTW structures and she also has some great videos to share of TRTW. Check these out!
SCIENCE:
Science STAAR simulation: The science department recommends not having students take the class time to take a science simulation. CBAs will give you the data you need to specifically focus reteaching of concepts to support students.