Weekly Update

Writing/Spelling
This past week in writing we focused on adding sensory details.  We especially focused on sight sensory details as we worked on describing the setting of our story.  We also revised our leads to either start with an action, sound effect, dialogue or thought, flashback, description, or a question to draw the reader in to our story.  In Spelling, students received their new word sorts.  Their next spelling test will be this coming Friday, 9/19.

Students added their great sensory words to our anchor chart!

Sharing with our writing partners

Reading
This past week we started to discuss sharing our reading lives with a friend.  So far, we've discussed how reading with someone can help us to practice our fluency and become better readers.  We practiced reading with a partner, and then summarizing what was read.  This week we also worked on the eValuate in reading and math.  The eValuate tests are practice assessments that we take each month to prepare us for spring testing.  We worked together this first month, as this is the first time that the assessment is fully taken on the computer- nothing but scratch paper can be used.  Each month, we also chart our progress and make goals for the next month.  As a reminder, boy's reading letters are due Friday, 9/19.  

Math
This past week we began Chapter 2 with addition and subtraction properties and patterns.  This coming week we will review rounding as we estimate sums and differences.  We will also review regrouping and adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers.  The Chapter 2 Test is set for next Monday, 9/22.  Students will receive the study guide later this week. This week's Friday Homework is the Math Standardized Test Prep. Chs. 1-2.  It is due Friday, 9/19. 

Reviewing properties of addition

Practicing rounding in the math games rotation

Working on the math eValuate together

eValuate

Social Studies
In social studies this past week, we began our hand map project.  We will continue these projects this week.  

Other Important Info.

• This coming Wednesday (9/17) is our first Early Release Day with dismissal at 1:40.  Please make sure that your child knows how they will be getting home.