Reminders for the Week:
FIELD TRIP WEDNESDAY- It will be chilly, so dress warm!
x7 Quiz- Fri.
Mystery Research- Fri.
Read 25 mins. each night & record in agenda
*Please return conference forms ASAP
*Please return Fun Run payments
*Please sign/return Topic 2 Math Test Slips
Learning this week:
Writing: We will write a short, open response writing piece using an informational article. Students will be expected to use evidence from the article to support their opinion. We will finish designing graphic novels and all unfinished personal narrative writing will be sent home for homework.
Math: We will continue with Topic 3 Multiplying 1 digit numbers. Students will be taught multiple methods to solve multiplication problems. We will officially integrate Envision technology in the classroom. Students can practice this at home.
ELA: We will wrap up our first unit on Theme and Character traits. Students will be partially assessed on their first reading letter. We will go over the criteria and rubric for submitting a reading letter.
Science/S.S: We will continue researching and discussing landforms. We will be discussing bodies of water as well.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Monday, October 17, 2016
Week of 10/17
Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Landform Research- Friday
Vocab. #4 Quiz- Friday
x6 Quiz- Friday
Field Trip Forms/Money- ASAP
Book Orders- Tuesday
Topic 2 Math Test Slip- Monday
Learning this Week:
Writing: This week, we will be emphasizing the five elements of literature and write fictional stories that have an evident theme. Students will wrap up writing contest pieces as well as any final drafts too. We will focus on "showing, not telling" too. Students will be expected to edit any "telling" statements into "showing" statements.
Math: Students will receive Topic 2 Math test back. We will begin Topic 3, "Strategies and Properties to Multiply 1 Digit Numbers." We will review all vocabulary for this topic as well as continue WAM's in our center rotations. In a WAM, students are expected to formulate an open response in math by using pictures, equations, and explanations.
ELA: This week, we will wrap up character traits and theme. We will use mentor texts to find the theme and I will model how to write a reading letter.
Science/S.S.- We will learn about the different types of landforms as well as bodies of water.
Read 25 mins. each night
Landform Research- Friday
Vocab. #4 Quiz- Friday
x6 Quiz- Friday
Field Trip Forms/Money- ASAP
Book Orders- Tuesday
Topic 2 Math Test Slip- Monday
Learning this Week:
Writing: This week, we will be emphasizing the five elements of literature and write fictional stories that have an evident theme. Students will wrap up writing contest pieces as well as any final drafts too. We will focus on "showing, not telling" too. Students will be expected to edit any "telling" statements into "showing" statements.
Math: Students will receive Topic 2 Math test back. We will begin Topic 3, "Strategies and Properties to Multiply 1 Digit Numbers." We will review all vocabulary for this topic as well as continue WAM's in our center rotations. In a WAM, students are expected to formulate an open response in math by using pictures, equations, and explanations.
ELA: This week, we will wrap up character traits and theme. We will use mentor texts to find the theme and I will model how to write a reading letter.
Science/S.S.- We will learn about the different types of landforms as well as bodies of water.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Week of 10/11
I hope everyone had a fabulous, long weekend!
Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night & record in agenda
x5 Quiz- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz.- Fri. *Please help your child study at home!
Mystery Research #4- Fri.
Please try and return check/money order along with permission slip by FRIDAY.
Book Orders- Due Tuesday, Oct. 18th
**All parent chaperone requests are due by FRIDAY**
Learning this Week:
Writing: We are further investigating elements of personal narratives by reading the mentor text, Fireflies. Students are continuing to work on final drafts and peer revise. Students that have completed final drafts are working on a scholastic writing contest and others will start to journal.
Math: We will wrap up Topic 2 this week and test on Friday. Students will be starting their new math center, WAM (writing about math) where they will be writing math explanations.
ELA: This week we will focus on character motivation as well as how characters change over time. In addition, students will be introduced to "Reading Letters" and will be expected to start their first reading letter which includes their thinking and evidence from the text in letter format.
Science/ Social Studies: We will begin our science topic of "landforms." Students will be able to identify the different types of landforms as well as describe what a landform is.
Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night & record in agenda
x5 Quiz- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz.- Fri. *Please help your child study at home!
Mystery Research #4- Fri.
Please try and return check/money order along with permission slip by FRIDAY.
Book Orders- Due Tuesday, Oct. 18th
**All parent chaperone requests are due by FRIDAY**
Learning this Week:
Writing: We are further investigating elements of personal narratives by reading the mentor text, Fireflies. Students are continuing to work on final drafts and peer revise. Students that have completed final drafts are working on a scholastic writing contest and others will start to journal.
Math: We will wrap up Topic 2 this week and test on Friday. Students will be starting their new math center, WAM (writing about math) where they will be writing math explanations.
ELA: This week we will focus on character motivation as well as how characters change over time. In addition, students will be introduced to "Reading Letters" and will be expected to start their first reading letter which includes their thinking and evidence from the text in letter format.
Science/ Social Studies: We will begin our science topic of "landforms." Students will be able to identify the different types of landforms as well as describe what a landform is.
Monday, October 3, 2016
Week of 10/3
Reminders for the Week:
x4 Multiplication Quiz- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz #2- Fri.
Mystery Research #5- Fri.
*1/2 Day Hat Day- $1.00 -FRIDAY
*Math Test Slip- Asap
*Register for FUN RUN- Asap
Picture Day- Wednesday
*Please bring in all payments before/ on Wednesday!
Learning this Week:
Writing: We will learn how to revise and edit our work in pairs. Students will be expected to have a finished draft by Wednesday and peer edit by Thursday. Students will learn how to use a checklist to make sure they have all elements of a personal narrative in their writing. We should have final copies completed by Friday.
Math: We will continue with Topic 2- Students are learning how to add and subtract multi-digit numbers. We will practice using different math strategies to solve as well as discuss the criteria for writing a math response.
ELA: We will continue to use sticky notes in reading through our class read aloud, Out of My Mind. Students will practice using evidence from the story to defend their thinking about character traits and theme. Late in the week, we will be discussing character motivation and feelings.
S.S/Science: We will explore two inquiry-based science lessons and students will be expected to understand and use the scientific method.
x4 Multiplication Quiz- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz #2- Fri.
Mystery Research #5- Fri.
*1/2 Day Hat Day- $1.00 -FRIDAY
*Math Test Slip- Asap
*Register for FUN RUN- Asap
Picture Day- Wednesday
*Please bring in all payments before/ on Wednesday!
Learning this Week:
Writing: We will learn how to revise and edit our work in pairs. Students will be expected to have a finished draft by Wednesday and peer edit by Thursday. Students will learn how to use a checklist to make sure they have all elements of a personal narrative in their writing. We should have final copies completed by Friday.
Math: We will continue with Topic 2- Students are learning how to add and subtract multi-digit numbers. We will practice using different math strategies to solve as well as discuss the criteria for writing a math response.
ELA: We will continue to use sticky notes in reading through our class read aloud, Out of My Mind. Students will practice using evidence from the story to defend their thinking about character traits and theme. Late in the week, we will be discussing character motivation and feelings.
S.S/Science: We will explore two inquiry-based science lessons and students will be expected to understand and use the scientific method.
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