A Day in Miss Yorston’s Class

Do you ever wonder what a day in the fifth grade class of Miss Yorston is like? Well afterPicture of Ms Yorston's classroom you read this post you will have experienced an average day in this classroom.
We interviewed four students from Miss Yorston’s class. Those student were Bridgit, Alex, Joanna, and George. We asked the following five questions and here are their responses:

1.) What your favorite part of the school day? And Why?
George: Recess; because you get fresh air and see friends from other classrooms.
Alex: Recess; because you get energy out
Bridgit: Reading; because she can read books that she is interested in.
Joanna: Reading; because it is really quiet and relaxing
2.) What is your favorite subject to learn? And why?
George: Reading; because it is very relaxing and you get to read about an adventure
Alex: Math; because there are games you can play
Bridgit: Didn’t ask that question.
Joanna: Math; because it is challenging
3.) Do you enjoy 5th grade? And why?
George: yes; great teacher and you get to go places such as natures classroom.
Alex: Yes; because you get more freedom
Bridgit: Yes; because she has a very good teacher and class
Joanna: Yes; do a lot of things that you can’t do in 4th grade such as student council, natures classroom
4.) Do you think you get to little work or to much? And why?
George: perfect amount; because he has a little time to catch up on missed work.
Alex: Just right; (no reason was given)
Bridgit: Too much; because she doesn’t have enough time to play soccer and other things she likes
Joanna: Just right; because some days you get more than usual and some days we get less.
5.) What is your favorite character trait about Ms. Yorston? And why?
George: Didn’t ask question.
Alex: Didn’t ask question.
Bridgit: She is really patient and explains things that we don’t get.
Joanna: Smart, friendly

We also interviewed Miss Yorston! We asked her 5 questions that reflect on her day. Here are the questions we asked:

1.) What is your favorite part of the school day? And why?
2.) How long have you been teaching fifth grade? Have you taught any other grades?
3.) How do you plan out the school day?
4.) What is the hardest subject to teach? What is the easiest subject to teach?
5.) What is your favorite part of teaching? Why?
We will have a podcast of Miss Yorston’s interview. If you want to hear her responses please check out our podcast [mp3] below.

Image of Miss Yorston   Interview with Miss Yorston

We would like to tell you how the day works because we have experienced it ourselves. First we come in the classroom put down our chair, order lunch and do the work that is written on the whiteboard. Then we go to our special according to the day that it is. On Monday and Thursday we have gym. On Tuesday we have band or reporters it depends on what you signed up for. On Wednesday we have music and if it is a long day we have band or reporters and library. Lastly on Friday we have art. Then when we get back from special we have snack. Next we have math. Then we transition into reader’s and writer’s workshop. At about 12:45 we go to lunch. After lunch we go to recess. After recess on Tuesdays and Sample of a daily class scheduleThursdays we have science. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday we have social studies after recess. Then we pack up, write down our homework in our GO-binders and get our mail and homework. Then we settle down with a read aloud to end our exciting day. That was a sample of a typical day in Miss Yorston’s class.

I hope after you have read this you have understood what it is all about in Miss Yorston’s 5th grade classroom.

– Emily, Caroline, Diana and Julia

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