After completing our brainwork the students' PETS activity was a card came of sorts. They were shown three cards that had some common factor. Then they were shown five cards to choose from and pick the ONE best card to fit into the first set of cards. This was a wonderful activity to watch in action. The minute the second set of cards was shown (on the overhead) they sprang into conversation to convince their table mates why they thought their card choice was the right answer. As with most PETS activities the first few seemed obvious and as the demonstration continued the choice was harder to make. I then gave the students a hand out with six more problems. I asked them first to do it on their own, without any help from their neighbors. After most had finished, I let them talk together to see if they agreed. On some problems there could be more than one right answer, but the explanation had to be there to support the decision. I will be looking over their papers and will return them next class.
Speaking of next class... Due to the early release day next Wednesday, I will not be seeing the third graders. I have asked them get their stories typed and printed if possible. Please let me know if either the typing or printing is an issue. Students can bring their flash drives to me and I'll print out the story or they can email me the final story to llecours@ucityschools.org.
We have not been getting enough time in the computer lab due to the tight scheduling of that space. If there is any reason your child can't get to a computer at home, just let me know and I'll work with them to get the story typed at school.
All stories are due Wed., Nov. 30.
HOMEWORK: Finish your mystery. Have a final copy ready to turn in on Wed., Nov. 30.
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