Weekly Update

Math 

This week we finished Chapters 17 and 18 of our geometry unit.  After spring break, we will resume our geometry unit with motion geometry, including symmetry and 3D figures.  Our MAP word of the week was support.  We practice this every time that we need to explain our answers in math.  It was a good reminder!  


Reading
We were very excited to start our new class read aloud, "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio.  We can't wait to continue this after the break!  Our MAP word of the week in reading was also support.  Similarly to math, we can support our thinking in reading too by using examples and text support.  This week, we have finished all of our book club books.  See one of the book club's book trailer summary below!  After spring break, students will start their new books for book clubs.  

Writing/Spelling
We have finished our informational books!  I am SO proud of the hard work that students had put into their chapters, text features, and in the appearance of their books!  I can't wait to send these home with students after spring break so that you can be just as proud!  Check out the pictures of our grade-wide celebration!  We will resume with new spelling word sorts after spring break.

Here's a sampling of our class's informational books!  

Reading Mrs. Donze's, Mrs. Groh's and Mrs. Garrison's class books!

Science/Social Studies

We have finished our electricity unit.  After spring break, we will resume with our social studies curriculum in Chapter 6, "A Growing State."  We will learn about topics such as slavery and the Civil War.  

Lincoln Peirce

We were so lucky today to have Lincoln Peirce visit our school!  We learned that Mr. Peirce loved cartoons as a child and wanted to be a famous cartoonist when he grew up.  He showed us drawings he made as a kid, drew some pictures for us, and shared some tricks of the trade.  We learned a little about perspective in drawing too.  To find out more about Lincoln Peirce or his books, visit this link: http://www.bignatebooks.com/

Mr. Peirce loved Charlie Brown as a kid!

Mr. Peirce imitated different illustrators' drawings as practice

Drawing from different angles

One of his first published cartoons

Mr. Peirce turned a scribble into a character!

Which lines show that the baseball flew through the air faster?

Spencer got his Big Nate book autographed!

Eric also got his Big Nate book autographed!  

Important Info.

Scholastic book orders were passed out last Friday.  Each student received a coupon from Scholastic on Valentine's Day that allows them to get a free $5 book with a $10 order.  It expires March 31st.  I will take any orders submitted online tonight as well!  Click on the picture link below if you would like to order online.  

Spring break is next week, March 17th-21st.  Have a nice and relaxing break!