Week of 12/18

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a restful weekend!

Reminders for the Week:

Read 25 mins. each night 

Daily math sheet

*Report Card Envelopes Signed- Friday

Learning this Week:

Math: Students will be solving a variety of multiple-step word problems using the four operations. Students should be able to use keywords and bar diagrams to help them identify and solve problems. In addition, we will continue to strength our division skills with practice. 

S.S: Students will continue taking notes on their assigned U.S. Region. We will be discussing reliable sources as we continue to research using articles, the internet, and books. In addition, we will be summarizing notes and writing captions for our region pictures on the tablets. 

Week of 12/11

Good Morning!


Reminders for the Week:
Reader 25 mins. each night
Daily math sheet

Learning this Week:
Math: Students will continue to divide large dividends using a variety of strategies. They will be expected to know how to use the area model and partial quotients for solving. We will have our division assessment on Thursday, while beginning to solve multiple-step problems in Topic 6. 

Science: Students will be finishing a unit on Earthquakes. We will show our understanding of earthquakes by using Google classroom to formulate responses and complete an activity on Discovery Ed.
S.S.: Students will continue to research their assigned U.S. region. We will review reliable sources, text features, and discuss what an "investigation" is. 

Week of 12/4

Good morning! I hope everyone had a great weekend! 

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Daily math sheet


Learning this Week:
Math: We will continue to progress through Topic 5 (Division). Students will be solving division problems using the partial quotients method. In groups, we will be focusing on strategies to solve word problems and will be reviewing factors and multiples. 

Science: This week we will be wrapping up our science unit on Earthquakes as we move toward Volcanoes. Students will compare the causes and effects of earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes. 
S.S: Students will be taking notes on their individually assigned U.S. region. We will learn about text features and how they provide us with valuable information while we're reading. 

Week of 11/27

Good morning! I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving weekend!

Reminders for the Week: 
Read 25 mins. each night
Daily math sheet
*Holiday Extravaganza- Friday 6-8 PM 


Learning this Week:

Math: This week we will begin Topic 5 (Divide by 1 Digit Numbers). Students will be estimating quotients as well as using manipulatives and strategies to solve division problems. 

Science/S.S: Students will continue to learn note-taking strategies. Each student will be assigned a U.S. Region. Notes will include information about the region's culture, land, water, industries, and natural resources. In science, students will continue to learn about the effects of earthquakes through DiscoveryEd. 

Week of 11/20

Happy Thanksgiving to all Middleboro families!

Week of 11/13

I hope everyone had a restful, long weekend!

Reminders for the Week:
25 mins. of reading each night
Daily math sheet
*Parent Teacher Conferences- Wed & Thurs. *E-mail me with any changes!
*Wear BLUE to support Type 1 Diabetes- Tuesday
*Class Picture/ Retakes- Mon. 11/20
*Extravaganza Donations- Toy basket 

Learning this Week:

Math: Students will continue to learn strategies for multiplying two digit numbers by two- digit numbers. They will use the area model, partial products method, and distributive property. Depending on student learning, we may review and finish Topic 4 by the end of this week. Please continue to practice fact fluency at home! 

Science/S.S.: Students will be learning how to take notes on the U.S. Regions. Each student will be assigned one of the five regions. In Science, we will begin learning about Earthquakes by reading and discussing our essential questions. 

Week of 11/6

Good Morning!!

Reminders for the Week:
25 mins. reading each night
Daily math sheet
Book Orders- Wedneday
Field Trip- Thursday!
Veterans Day- Friday (No School) 

Learning this Week: 

Math: This week we are moving forward with multiplication. We will begin topic 4 (2 Digit by 2 Digit Multiplication). Students will multiply two digit numbers by multiples of 10 (i.e. 60 x 14) and use models to show their conceptual understanding of partial products. Students will estimate answers for reasonableness and use the array method to solve problems. 

Science: This week we have our mystery state Skype session! On Tuesday, students will Skype with a mystery state and guess their location by formulating questions and using a map. In addition, we will begin our region research by observing the Northeast Region. 

Week of 10/30

Good Evening! I hope everyone is safe and with power!

Reminders this Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
daily math sheet
Halloween is Tomorrow! You may dress up, NO WEAPONS 
Field Trip- November 9th



Learning this Week:

Math: Students will continue to multiply numbers using a variety of strategies. We will be finishing Topic 3, and begin Topic 4 (Multiplying 2-digit Numbers). Students will be estimating products and using models to multiply two digit numbers. 

Science/S.S: Students will conduct a special Halloween mystery science experiment! In addition, we will begin our U.S. Regions unit by starting with map skills. 

Week of 10/23

Good evening!

Reminders this Week:

Our field trip to the Lloyd Center in Dartmouth is on Wednesday!*
  *Please dress appropriately! A reminder will go home in Tuesday Folders!
Daily math sheet
Read 25 mins. each night

Learning this Week:

Math: Students will be multiplying 2 and 3-digit numbers, by 1 digit numbers, using a variety of methods. They will use the distributive property, area model, array, and partial products method. Students will focus on Mathematical Practice #5 (Use appropriate tools strategically). They will build array models to represent multiplication problems. In addition, students will continue to write about math, practice fact fluency, and practice math workshop routine. 

Science: We will be finishing our unit on weathering and erosion this week. We will complete sorting activities and create a concept map of vocabulary words based on scientific articles.  

Congrats Room 41 winners! Nice job making the best guesses at our Open House Estimation Station! 

Week of 10/16

Good Afternoon!

Reminders for the Week:
Daily math sheet
Read 25 mins. each night
*Book Orders- Tues. 
*Math Test Slip- ASAP
*Fun Run Pledge $- Wednesday

Learning this Week: 
Math: We will be taking our Topic 2 Assessment (Addition and Subtraction) and begin Topic 3 (Multiplying by One Digit Numbers). Students will use mental math to multiply by multiples of 10,100, and 1,000. We will also be rounding whole numbers to estimate products. If time allows, we will begin multiplying by using the distributive property. 

Science: We will continue within our Discovery Education unit, "The Changing Earth." Students will show their understanding of landforms by taking an assessment. We will continue investigating weather, erosion, deposition, and the effects on our Earth's landforms. Students will read articles and groups and complete activities online. 

Week of 10/9

Good Evening! I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend!

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Complete nightly math sheet
*Open House Thursday Night 6:30-8 PM*
*Field Trip Money Order/Permission Slip- Wednesday
*Picture Day- Monday, 10/16 
      *Please turn in picture day forms 
*Book Order- Tuesday 10/17


Learning this Week:

Math: This week we will finish and review Topic 2 (Addition and Subtraction). Students will focus on Mathematical Practice #6 (Attend to Precision) and Mathematical Practice #1 (Persevere in Problem Solving) as they solve addition and subtraction word problems by writing explanations. Students will complete the Topic 2 Review, and continue learning the routines of math workshop. 

Science: Students will define weathering and erosion by completing a sorting activity. Students will create posters to describe how landforms form. In addition, we will complete an erosion lab to see how it all works in action! 

Week of 10/2

Good Morning!

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Daily math sheet
*Fun Run- Wed. Oct. 4th *wear sneakers!*
*1/2 Day/Early Release- Friday 
*No School Monday 10/9 (Columbus Day) 

Learning this Week:

Math: We will be focusing on the start of Topic 2 (Addition and Subtraction). Students will be expected to estimate sums by rounding, add/subtract multiple five digit numbers, and use mental math skills to build number sense. In addition, we will be using bar diagrams to represent addition and subtraction word problems. 

Science: Students will be using "board builder" to demonstrate their knowledge of landforms. We will be reviewing constructive and destructive forces, and plate boundaries. Students will read articles in groups and present research to the class. 

Week of 9/25

Happy Monday!


Reminders for the Week:

Fun Run Info.- Tuesday Folders
Read 25 mins. each night
Complete nightly math sheet


Learning this Week:

Math: We will be wrapping up Topic 1 (Place Value). Students will be expected to know how to read, write, expand, and round numbers through one million. We will complete a review in class and a review for homework. Students will take the Topic 1 Assessment online through Pearson Realize. In addition, we will practice center rotations, get familiarized with Prodigy (online math game), and discuss problem solving. 

Science: Students will be exploring landforms by watching videos and completing online games and activities. In addition, we will read articles, analyze landforms on maps, and record findings about our essential questions in our science notebooks (see below). 

Essential Questions:
What is a landform?
What are some different landforms?
What are features of some landforms?
How are landforms formed?
How do landforms change over time?

Week of 9/18

Hello!

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Complete nightly math sheet
*Fun Run Information- Tuesday Folders 
*Book Orders- Tuesday 



Learning this Week:

Math: We will continue with Topic 1 (Place Value). Students will be rounding numbers through one million. In addition, they will reinforce their understanding of place value, periods, expanded form, and number name through games, small group, and activities.  We will also be using the tablets to setup Prodigy accounts and take our beginning of year, online math assessment. 

Science: We will discuss and read about the scientific method. Students will conduct an experiment practicing the steps. In addition, we will use the tablets to explore Discovery Ed science for the first time. 


Other: We are currently reading aloud, I Survived: 9/11. We have also been introduced to our first set of weekly vocabulary words that will be used in our free write journals.  

Week of 9/11

Good Evening!

Thank you to everyone for returning the back to school forms and bringing in supplies! It is greatly appreciated! Tomorrow you will receive notices in Tuesday Folders regarding the classroom and Topic 1 in mathematics. Please feel free e-mail me with any questions you may have!


Reminders for the Week:

Wear polka dots for International Dot Day- Friday
Summer Reading Logs Due- Friday


Learning this Week:

Math: We are off to a great start with Topic 1 (Place Value)! This week, we will begin incorporating division and multiplication games into our learning. In addition, students are using math vocabulary to read and write numbers through a million. We will also start to compare numbers according to their place value.

Week of 5/22

Happy Monday! I hope you all were able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine this past weekend!


Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Mystery Research #31- Friday
*1/2 Day Hat Day- Friday*
*No School Monday- Memorial Day*

Learning this Week: 
Writing: Students will be finishing up narrative writing pieces as well as beginning to type up their biography speeches. Today, we will be meeting a published author to talk about the challenges and triumphs of being an author (students can order the book too!) In addition, we will be moving forward with creative writing pieces.
Math: Geometry is finished, so we will be moving on to Topic 13, which is units of measurement. Students will be expected to use and know the metric system as well as the customary system. 
ELA: Students will be finishing up biography posters this week. If time allows, we will begin our Book Club unit
S.S./ Sci: Students will be attending the 5th grade play on the American Revolution! 

Week of 5/15

I hope all the mothers of Room 41 were able to get lots of rest & relaxation this past weekend!

Reminders for the Week:
*Read 25 mins. each night
*Vocabulary words are complete for the year, we will do an end of year multiple choice assessment on Friday- Feel free to help your child study the words they may not know or have forgotten*
*Biography Poster Supplies


Learning this Week:
Writing: We will be completing different activities to review our vocabulary words. In addition, we will be completing a creative writing assignment and hopefully have time to complete our final copies of narrative writing.
Math: We will be wrapping up geometry this week and will test on Thursday. Students will be reviewing and learning about the properties of quadrilaterals and triangles.
ELA: We will be working very diligently on our biography posters once students have submitted pictures on Google docs and have notes complete. We will discuss how to plan for our poster and different techniques we can use to make them creative.

*We will be attending the Drama Club dress rehearsal on Friday at 2:00!*

Week of 5/8

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the Week:
Daily math homework
Read 25 mins. each night
Vocab. Quiz #24- Friday
Mystery Research #30- Friday
*Field Trip $$/ Forms- ASAP
*LAST MCAS (math)- Wed.
*Yearbook Orders- Fri.
*Book Orders- Fri. 

Learning this Week:
Writing: Students will continue working on narrative writing piece, using paragraphs, dialogue, and details. In addition, we will be doing creative writing from different points of view.
Math: We will continue with geometry, a mix of Topic 15 and 16. Students will be expected to classify triangles and quadrilaterals by their angles and sides.
ELA: Students will continue to work on research for their biography project, while learning about Jackie Robinson. We will work on classifying important information , and possible begin working on posters by the middle of the week. 
Science/S.S: Students will be skyping with another class in the U.S. and will try to figure out what their mystery state is based on a series of relevant yes or no questions. If time allows, we will complete a STEM  activity. 

Week of 5/1

Happy first of May! 

Reminders this Week:
Read 25 mins. 
Vocab. #23 Quiz- Friday
*School Store- Friday
*Field Trip $$/ Slip- Friday
*Yearbook Forms (can be ordered online) - May 12th 
**Math MCAS- Wednesday!** 


Learning this Week:
Writing: We will continue with narrative writing, including dialogue. Students are expected to use dialogue punctuation correctly in their writing, while including all elements of a story (characters, setting, problem, solution, moral). In addition, we will learn about point of view and how that affects a story. 
Math: We finished decimals last week, and will continue with Topic 15 (Geometry). Students will be be expected identify vocabulary terms (ex: line, point, ray, angle, etc.) and we will practice using protractors. In addition, we will review earlier learned concepts in preparation for MCAS. 
ELA: All students have chosen a person for their biography project and we will learn about reliable sources, how to take notes, and how to read with a purpose. Students will be expcetd to take notes on all categories for their poster. We will use a variety of sources (books, articles, internet). We will finish reading Who Was Jackie Robinson as a model for their own note-taking. 
S.S./Sci: We will be completing a STEM activity that involves geometry. 

Week of 4/10

It's been a very busy, short week! 

Reminders for the Week:

ELA MCAS IS DONE! :) :) All of Room 41 worked very hard and I am proud of them for completing ELa MCAS with such confidence! 

*MATH MCAS will be Wednesday, May 3rd & Wednesday, May 10th

*Swim Night- Wednesday @ 5:30!

*Book Orders- Thursday

*No School- Good Friday 4/14

Learning this Week:

Writing: We are continuing to read, write, and edit our pourquoi tales. Our goal is to have final copies completed by Thursday! Students are working on editing thier dialogue correctly as well as developing character traits. 

Math: We are on Topic 12 (Understand and Compare Decimals). Students are converting fractions into decimals, comparing decimals through the thousandths place, and identifying decimals on a number line. We will be continuing with this Topic after vacation. 

ELA: We are wrapping up comparing and contrasting two texts. Students are comparing pourquoi tales to skits as well as TingaTinga Tales videos. 

S.Ss/Science: We just wrapped up a Peep experiment to review the scientific method, and will be trying our first stem experiment on Thursday, 

Week of 4/3

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the Week:
**MCAS ELA TESTING- Tuesday & Friday!**
*No Mystery Research 
*No Vocabulary 
Read 25 mins. each night 
*Teacher Basketball Game- Friday 


Learning this Week: 
Writing: This week we will be writing Pourquoi Tales, which explain why something in nature is the way it is. Students will focus on showing characters feelings through actions and dialogue. We will review the elements of a fictional story. 
Math: We will be wrapping up Topic 9 (addition/subtraction of mixed numbers). Students will be given review for homework this week and will be given a quick assessment at some point this week.
ELA: We will continue to identify the elements of pourquoi tales through reading and watching Tinga Tinga Tales. Students will compare and contrast the video with the story. 

Week of 3/27

Good Morning!


Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Vocab. Quiz #21- Fri.
Mystery Research #28- Fri.
**Unfinished Immigration Documents- Friday
**Report Card Envelopes- Please return signed
**Red Sox Tickets/Yankee Candle Fundraiser- Frida


Learning this Week:
Writing: We will be look at the elements of compare and contrast writing. Students will be writing responses based on two informational articles. We also will have a writing session with Big Ryan! If time allows, we will review and start narrative writing.
Math: We will be wrapping up Topic 9 (Addition/Subtraction of Fractions). We will probably not test until next week. Students are expected to add and subtract on number lines, using equations, and regrouping.
ELA: We will be starting our new unit "Pourquoi Tales." This week, we will discuss the different types of traditional literature and dive into the importance of culture in writing.
Science: We will review the scientific method and conduct an experiment.

Week of 3/20

Happy FIRST DAY OF SPRING :) 

Reminders of the Week:
Vocab. Quiz #20- Fri.
Mystery Research #26- Friday
**Rock Your Socks- TUES. $1.00 Donation for Down Syndrome
**Book Order- Fri.


Learning this Week:
Writing: This week we will be focusing on text structure, specifically compare and contrast. Students will be comparing and contrasting two different articles on recycling. We will practice using evidence from both articles.
Math: We will continue moving along in Topic 9. Students will be converting improper fractions into mixed numbers and they will continue to add and subtract fractions. 
ELA: We will be wrapping up immigration books. Students will have a few more sessions to type, but we will be moving on to Porquoi Tales. We will discuss the structure/format of these stories, read and describe many porquoi books, while working toward writing our own. 
S.S/Sci: Students will be learning about the three different types of rocks and the rock cycle. 

Week of 3/13

Happy Monday!

Reminders for the Week:

Read 25 mins. each night

Vocab. Quiz #19- Friday

Mystery Research #22- Friday

**Social Tickets MUST BE PURCHASED by Wednesday 3/15! 

**Social is Friday 6:30- 8:30!

Learning this Week:

Writing: We will continue  identifying text structures in order to understand the author's purpose and main idea of a text. Students will choose a text structure to write their own informational writing piece.

Math: We will begin Topic 9 (Addition/Subtraction of Fractions) as well as continue to reinforce equivalent fractions/comparing fractions.

ELA: Students will hopefully (snow pending!) finish their immigration books. They have been working tremendously hard on their books and I am very excited to start piecing the pages together!

Science/S.S: We will be reading and learning about the rock cycle. 

Week of 3/6

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Mystery Research #22- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz #18- Fri.
**Spring Social $5.00 due: 3/15 
**Parent/Teacher Conferences- Wed./Thurs. 

Learning this Week: 
Writing: We will be practicing typing more frequently as we prepare for MCAS. Students will be typing quick writes, opinion writing, and vocabulary words. Students will be learning about the 6 different text structures and how to identify them when they read (for example: Problem/Solution Structure...this type of article will focus on a problem and way we can solve it)
Math: Students will be testing on Topic 8 (Fraction Equivalence) by the end of the week. We will be reviewing how to make equivalent fractions, as well as review the different strategies we can use to compare fractions with like and unlike denominators.
ELA: We will hopefully wrap up our immigration unit this week. Students will finish typing and researching our essential questions about immigration and start creating their informational book. This book will include elements of informational texts, such as bold words, glossary, table of contents, etc.
Science: Students will complete a lab with sand to review landforms, weathering, and erosion. 

Week of 2/27

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a restful vacation!

It is..... Read Across America/ Dr. Seuss Week!

Monday: Stripes Day

Tuesday: Silly SOX

Wednesday: Favorite Seuss Character Day

Thursday: Crazy Hat Day

Friday: Mismatch Day 

Reminders for the Week:

Read 25 mins.

Vocab. Quiz #17- Fri.

Mystery Research #20-Fri

**Pool- Tuesday

**Book Fair- Wednesday 

Learning this Week:

Writing: We will be focusing on different parts of speech, commas, and writing interesting, detailed sentences. We will practice using vocabulary words within our narrative writing. 

Math: We will continue learning about and practicing equivalent fractions. Students should be able to recognize equivalent fractions through models and number lines. They should understand how to find equivalent fractions by multiplying and dividing. 

ELA: Students will begin creating their own informational book on Immigration. Students will be expected to have a glossary, paragraphs, headings, and a table of contents in their book. 

S.S/Science: We will create an organizer to differentiate between weathering and erosion. 

Week of 2/13

Welcome Back!
I hope everyone enjoyed the extra, long weekend!

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Vocab. Quiz- Friday (same words as last week!)
Immigration Research- Friday ( In place of Mystery Research)
Pool- Thursday Feb. 16th
School Store- Friday
Valentine's Day- TOMORROW* 
       *Please bring one for everyone (if you choose to bring them)

Learning this Week: 
Writing: We will be finishing up our postcards that go along with our read aloud, Esperanza Rising. In addition, we will complete a small opinion writing piece. Students will get to pick between two topics: extra tax on soda, or rewards for perfect attendance. Finally, we will do some fun writing activities for Valentine's Day! 
Math: We will continue to do small group work with factors and multiples, but will be starting Topic 8 (Fractions) this week. Students will begin with fraction equivalence. 
ELA: Students will continue taking notes on the major topics of our unit. We will continue to look at different sources as well as discuss text structure. Students will be able to identify the different structures of an informational text as well as use text features to being their book about immigration. 
Sci/S.S: We will do some additional research on our mystery state from last week (Minnesota) as well as complete a science lab about weathering and erosion. 

Week of 2/7

Good morning!

Reminders for the Week: 
Read 25 mins. each night
Mystery Research #18- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz # 16- Fri.
*Pool- Wednesday **Bring all necessary items!**
*Parent Teacher Conference Forms- ASAP
*Book Order- Monday 



Learning this Week:
Writing: Students will be learning new vocabulary words this week and will be expected to use them in a variety of writing activities. This week, our writing will focus on main idea and purpose. We will be writing postcards based on our read aloud book, Esperanza Rising. Students will have specific ideas to write about in the postcard from the perspective of our main character (Mexican immigrant living in California). 
Math: This week, we will finish up Topic 7, Factors and Multiples. We will most likely test on Wednesday (depending on student learning). The assessment will be given on the tablets. By the end of the week we will be starting Topic 8 (Fraction Equivalence). 
ELA: We will continue to use different strategies to take notes on all aspects on immigration. We have finished learning about the Statue of Liberty, and will continue to learn about the different reasons immigrants came to America and the process they went through at Ellis Island. We will be watching videos, reading articles, and even doing some reader's theatre! 
S.S./Sci: We will have a special treat this week! Our technology specialist will be discussing landforms and United States as we prepare for an interactive Skype with a mystery classroom somewhere in the U.S.! Students will be asking and answering clues. 

Week of 1/30

Reminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Mystery Research #16- Friday
Vocab. Quiz #15- Friday
*Patriots Gear Day- Friday

Learning this Week:
Writing: We will be typing up our Haiku poems on Google Classroom and submitting them to the Poet's Digest. We will be analyzing the different types of informational tests and writing responses to current events. We will practice using text evidence too. 
Math: We will be starting Topic 7 (Factors and Multiples). This is a short topic and we might be able to finish by the end of the week. Students will be expected to draw arrays to represent factors of a number and will be expected to know the difference between factors and multiples. 
ELA/S.S: We will finish up learning about the Statue of Liberty. Students will learn how to convert notes into a summary. In addition, we will begin reading and taking notes on Ellis Island and the process immigrants went through to come to America. 

Week of 1/23

Happy Monday! (Thanks to our AWESOME New England Patriots!) 

Redminders for the Week:
Read 25 mins. each night
Mystery Reserach #14- Fri.
Vocab. Quiz #14- Fri.
Division/Multiplication Quiz- Fri. 
*Wear RED Friday- $1.00 to support LLS

Learning this Week: 
Writing: This week we will be finishing up inferring and writing poems. If time allows, students will have time to design their poetry book cover on the tablets. In addition, we will be looking at audience and how to adjust our writing according to the audience. 
Math: We will be finishing up Topic 6 (Word Problems). Depending on student learning, we will test on Friday.
ELA: We will continue to read, research, and take notes on all aspects of immigration. This week we will be paying close attention to the Statue of Liberty and the 4 waves of immigration. We will be reading Coming to America and discussing what it was like to immigrate to America. 
S.S/Sci: Depending on our immigration (integrates social studies), we will try to start reading about the rock cycle. 

Week of 1/17

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE AMAZINGLY, GENEROUS DONATIONS FOR LLS! 

Last week, our class raised over $200.00! Keep it up Room 41! You are saving lives!  

Reminders for the Week:

Read 25 mins. each night

Vocab. Quiz #13- Friday

All Multiplication/Division Facts Quiz- Friday 

*No Mystery Research

*Bring $1.00 on Friday for Sports Day (money will be donated to our LLS box) 

*LLS Donations (All of January) 

Learning this Week:

Writing: We will continue to write different types of poems, as well as finish reading Love That Dog by Sharon Creech. We will continue to record the sensory information we notice in the poem book. In addition, we will practice and use our vocabulary words. 

Math: We just finished Topic 5- on the tablets! Students will have a combined paper and computer score for Topic 5. In addition, we will be starting Topic 6 (Use Operations with Whole Numbers to Solve Problems). This topic focuses on strategies for solving word problems.

ELA: We will be starting our new unit, Immigration! We will be digging into a few of our big ideas, such as why would a person emigrate. We will be looking at the different vocabulary that coordinates with this unit too. By Friday we will start discussing the 4 waves of immigration.

S.S/Science: Students attended a presentation on Tuesday put on by the Museum of Science. They studied different animal adaptations and discussed the differences between reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.

Week of 1/9/17

I hope everyone is staying warm and dry!

Reminders for the Week:
Mystery Research #12- Friday
Vocab. Quiz #12- Friday
Facts Quiz- Friday
Read 25 mins. each night
*Book Order- Wednesday
*Half Day Hat Day- Friday
*LLS Donations- All of January :) 
      Thank you for your support! We LOVE being humanitarians in Room 41! 

Learning this Week:
Writing: We will be formulating open response answers by using a checklist and close reading together. Students will be using evidence from the natural disaster articles to support their answers. We will also be taking our middle of the year writing benchmark assessment. 
Math: We will continue with Topic 5 (Long Division). We will continue to practice using the two different methods as well estimating answers. Students are expected to check their answers using the inverse operation (multiplication) as well as be able to estimate their quotient. We will take our assessment at the end of this week or beginning of next week depending on student learning. 
ELA: We will continue learning about the elements of poetry, while working on fluency each day. In addition we will be reading Love That Dog as a class. Students will infer and take notes on the sensory images throughout the book. We will also continue writing different types of poems, such as a diamante and cinquain poem.
Science/S.S: We will finish up the effects of natural disasters and move onto weathering and erosion next week. 

Week of 1/3/17

Happy New Year!
I am so excited to be back and ready to start 2017 with 4th grade!

Reminders for the Week:
No Mystery Research
Read 25 mins. each night. 
Vocabulary #10 Quiz- Friday 
Book Order- Tuesday Jan. 10th 
Learning this Week: 
Writing: We will begin by setting goals and reflecting on 2016. We will also be playing vocabulary games to reinforce understanding. We will begin a free-choice narrative writing piece too. 
Math: We will continue with long division in Topic 5. We will continue learning the different methods of division and practicing words problems. 
ELA: We will be kicking of the year with poetry! We will be learning all of the different poetic terms as well as read and analyze different types of poems. 
S.S/Science: Students will be divided into groups and will teach the class the different properties, causes, and effects of earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes.