Kimbrell's Korner
December 17, 2018
Literacy
ACTION ITEM: 4th Grade Reading & Writing Scope & Sequence
There have been updates made to the 4th Grade Reading and Writing Scope & Sequence. Teachers will need to reprint the scope if they are using paper copies. We have developed an optional Alternate 4th Grade Reading and Writing Scope & Sequence to provide more time for Opinion Writing and the Testing Genre before Writing STAAR, should your campus need more time based on your most recent snapshot data. . It can be located on GPS under Scope and Sequence. The changes are also reflected on the Cross-Curricular YAG.
NEW ITEM: K-5th Grade Calkins UoS Planning Video
Here is a video to watch as you begin using Reading or Writing Units of Study. This short video explains helpful tips when reading and planning with the Units of Study.
Field Guides
Math
NEW ITEM Change to Math Grade 5 District Snapshot 2:
There were adjustments made to the Grade 5 District Snapshot 2 on question 10 and question 11. After reviewing the standard for multiplying decimals, it does not specifically state the number of digits for multiplication but when looking at how it connects to multiplying whole number students should compute 4 by 1 or 3 by 2. Please make sure that your team has printed the correct snapshot before administering (or reprint page 6).
Science
Science:
Please be sure to order science supplies this week for the first week we get back so you will be prepared and ready to go for the new year! Science Store will be open this week! T-Th 3:15-5:00
Jan. 15th- 5th Grade Collaborative
Jan. 22nd- 4th Grade Collaborative