Mad Minute and Book Talks

Yesterday was Mad Minute Monday. Congratulations to Nate who scored the highest number of correct responses this time around. Extra special congratulations are also extended to NATE because he is the only student who has increased consistently, never having a lower score than the first week.  Keep up the great work!  The last three worksheets and summary sheet will be sent home today for parents' signature and metacognition.
Have you heard what the reward will be for the student(s) who can successfully answer 60 questions in one minute?  In addition to the glory and ability to be more proficient in their math work, they will receive a package of gum, the right to mark future Mad Minute pages, the role of pulling the Good News tickets for that week, and THEY DON'T HAVE TO DO MAD MINUTE ANY LONGER!  Who will be the first to achieve all of this?
Did you know that our class has begun working on book talks?  Each student will present one by the end of the month of November.  They will be earning a reading mark and an oral presentation mark for their efforts.  The book they have selected must be completely read at school and the work completed at school, with none of the work completed at home.  Each student has an outline, rubric, and will have the opportunity to use the software "Audacity" to assist them with rehearsing their presentation.  Rubrics will be sent home for a parent signature at the end of the month.  Happy Reading!