Languange Arts
Word Study
Remember that Word Study work is done primarily at school during our Language Arts center time.
The class has brainstormed this past week to make sure the work can be completed in-class, but it may need to be brought home occasionally to finish-up over the weekends. As stated at Curriculum Night, quizzes do not always happen on Fridays. We actually took our quiz today and the new words will be reviewed tomorrow. Make sure to review the words with your students throughout the week and weekend in preparation for the quizzes. The words for this week can be found here.
Writing
We are continuing our persuasive essays this week revolving around the argument of whether wild cats should be aloud to be kept as animals. We read this article, and the students are choosing a side. If your student tries to convince you to get a tiger as a new pet...encourage the persuasion and let them explain!
Reading
Word Study
Remember that Word Study work is done primarily at school during our Language Arts center time.
The class has brainstormed this past week to make sure the work can be completed in-class, but it may need to be brought home occasionally to finish-up over the weekends. As stated at Curriculum Night, quizzes do not always happen on Fridays. We actually took our quiz today and the new words will be reviewed tomorrow. Make sure to review the words with your students throughout the week and weekend in preparation for the quizzes. The words for this week can be found here.
Writing
We are continuing our persuasive essays this week revolving around the argument of whether wild cats should be aloud to be kept as animals. We read this article, and the students are choosing a side. If your student tries to convince you to get a tiger as a new pet...encourage the persuasion and let them explain!
Reading
This week we wrap-up our introduction to Reading Workshop and will be fully implemented by the end of the week. This includes a Read A-loud, independent Word Study and Strategy work, as well as guided reading groups meeting with me throughout the week.
Social Studies
We will be wrapping up the Northeast Region chapter this week. We end with focusing on how the Northeast grew after the Revolutionary War and how the Industrial Revolution changed industry. A Chapter assessment will happen next week with some fun activities.
Math
Math
Last week was the introduction of multiplication and using models to solve word problems. Hopefully the link to Think Central is helping support you at home. Again, this site includes interactive games and access to the homework and student GO MATH! books. Let me know if this is/isn't helping and I'll make adjustments on the blog. This week we are focusing on:
We will be wrapping up the Northeast Region chapter this week. We end with focusing on how the Northeast grew after the Revolutionary War and how the Industrial Revolution changed industry. A Chapter assessment will happen next week with some fun activities.
Math
Math
Last week was the introduction of multiplication and using models to solve word problems. Hopefully the link to Think Central is helping support you at home. Again, this site includes interactive games and access to the homework and student GO MATH! books. Let me know if this is/isn't helping and I'll make adjustments on the blog. This week we are focusing on:
- Lesson 2.4 - Estimating Products
- Lesson 2.5 - The Distributive Property of Multiplication
- Lesson 2.6 - Multiply Using Expanded Form/Area Model
- Lesson 2.7 - Multiply Using Partial Products
The strategies this week are all taught order for the students to find a way that makes the most sense to them. There may be a strategy that doesn't click with them, but as long as they can solve the problem correctly, that is the goal! I have linked posters to help in the understanding at home as well.
Have a great week! Let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
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