We had a great week back after Thanksgiving, and sure squeezed a lot of fun into each day! We're all looking forward to our 12 Days 'Til Winter Break Countdown that begins later this week!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 4. Students learned how to multiply improper fractions by fractions, and mixed numbers by whole numbers. We also practiced solving real world multiplication of mixed numbers problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our readers were busy exploring nonfiction reading strategies, with a side of literature circles! Last week our class examined the Notice & Note Questioning Stances "What Surprised Me?" and "What Did the Author Think I Already Knew?" We learned that it's important to read nonfiction text critically to deepen our understanding of the topic presented. By recording what surprises us as we read, it helps us read nonfiction text with a critical and questioning eye. Additionally, if we can figure out what the writer is thinking we know, it helps us to get past “I don't get it” and move on to some fix-it-up tactics.
Our readers also began practicing taught discussion skills from earlier this year during our small group literature circles. While reading the novel Number the Stars students created discussion questions, identified noteworthy quotes and passages, and illustrated key moments from the text. These findings were used to facilitate their first group meetings on Friday!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers worked super hard last week finishing up the final edits of their personal narratives. Students self-assessed, peer conferred, and proofread their work for commonly misspelled words (their, they're, there, its, and it's), punctuation, and run-on sentences.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution continued last week! Students examined the varying perspectives of Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists and considered each groups' argument for whether or not to declare independence.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 4. Students will learn how to divide fractions.
READING WORKSHOP:
Students will continue to focus on the Notice & Note nonfiction We will examine the stance "What Challenged, Changed, or Confirmed What I Already Knew?" and explore Contrasts and Contradictions.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will finish up our personal narrative publications, and host our second gallery walk of the year!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our American Revolution unit will continue this week as we focus on The Shot Heard Round the World and the Declaration of Independence.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Tuesday, 12/6: BAND CONCERT @ 7pm
Wednesday, 12/7: READING MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Individual Math Contest #1 (lunch)
Thursday, 12/9: Team Math Contest #1 (lunch)
Monday, 12/12: Boston Massacre Virtual Field Trip
Wednesday, 12/14: MATH MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Friday, 12/16: Candor Health "Science Behind Drugs" Presentation (10:30am)
Monday, 12/19: Boston Tea Party Virtual Field Trip
Thursday, 12/22: ELF (pm)
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 4. Students learned how to multiply improper fractions by fractions, and mixed numbers by whole numbers. We also practiced solving real world multiplication of mixed numbers problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our readers were busy exploring nonfiction reading strategies, with a side of literature circles! Last week our class examined the Notice & Note Questioning Stances "What Surprised Me?" and "What Did the Author Think I Already Knew?" We learned that it's important to read nonfiction text critically to deepen our understanding of the topic presented. By recording what surprises us as we read, it helps us read nonfiction text with a critical and questioning eye. Additionally, if we can figure out what the writer is thinking we know, it helps us to get past “I don't get it” and move on to some fix-it-up tactics.
Our readers also began practicing taught discussion skills from earlier this year during our small group literature circles. While reading the novel Number the Stars students created discussion questions, identified noteworthy quotes and passages, and illustrated key moments from the text. These findings were used to facilitate their first group meetings on Friday!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers worked super hard last week finishing up the final edits of their personal narratives. Students self-assessed, peer conferred, and proofread their work for commonly misspelled words (their, they're, there, its, and it's), punctuation, and run-on sentences.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution continued last week! Students examined the varying perspectives of Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutralists and considered each groups' argument for whether or not to declare independence.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 4. Students will learn how to divide fractions.
READING WORKSHOP:
Students will continue to focus on the Notice & Note nonfiction We will examine the stance "What Challenged, Changed, or Confirmed What I Already Knew?" and explore Contrasts and Contradictions.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will finish up our personal narrative publications, and host our second gallery walk of the year!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our American Revolution unit will continue this week as we focus on The Shot Heard Round the World and the Declaration of Independence.
UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Tuesday, 12/6: BAND CONCERT @ 7pm
Wednesday, 12/7: READING MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Individual Math Contest #1 (lunch)
Thursday, 12/9: Team Math Contest #1 (lunch)
Monday, 12/12: Boston Massacre Virtual Field Trip
Wednesday, 12/14: MATH MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Friday, 12/16: Candor Health "Science Behind Drugs" Presentation (10:30am)
Monday, 12/19: Boston Tea Party Virtual Field Trip
Thursday, 12/22: ELF (pm)
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