Writing
Most students are working on Chapter 2 of their informational books. Again, I am impressed with all they have learned about the Revolutionary War! They are so intrigued, and I can't wait to see the final books.
Reading
As we continue to read "The Wild Robot" together, we will also be starting book clubs this week! During book clubs, the students will be responsible for reading an agreed upon number of chapters outside of book club time. In this first book club, students will use role sheets (i.e. predictor, connector, summarizer, clarifier, characterizer, and discussion director) to guide them in having conversations about the chapters' events and characters twice a week. These book club role sheets are completed outside of the book club meeting time along with reading the assigned chapters, so that all students are prepared!
Math
We are continuing with fractions in Chapter 9. Students who do not know their facts should continue to spend extra time each night studying. We will begin this chapter with adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. Also, check out some of our awesome fraction pictures from last week below!
Social Studies/Science
We are studying more about the Revolutionary War in social studies to compliment our writing unit. Early this week, we will be finishing a Patriot and Loyalist project that I can't wait to show you! They are amazing! Later this week, we will start our next science unit on electricity with a lab!
Other Important Info.
- Make sure you are seeing math worksheets coming home in the front pocket of the accordion file. We do either even or odd problems, so it would be good practice for students to do the other problems on their worksheets at home!
- We are currently collecting Box Tops for Education!
- Six Flags Read to Succeed forms are due Friday, February 23rd! Your child can use the same minutes read outside of class on our reading log! Students can turn in their form when they've read 6 hours to get a free Six Flags pass!
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