Things are winding down as we wrap up our final weeks of 2023, and our 12 Days 'Til Winter Break Countdown is off to a great start!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 📌
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 4. Students practiced converting fractions and mixed numbers into decimals. We reviewed the major concepts from the unit and took our final assessment on Wednesday!
READING WORKSHOP:
Our super readers continued examining Notice and Note Nonfiction. Students used the questioning stance, What Did the Author Think I Already Knew, to help them better understand nonfiction text. Students also continued working in their book club groups; reading, discussing, and exploring fiction elements.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Fiction writing continued last week! Students explored a quick write technique:, "What If," to generate new writing ideas. We also used pictures to create story starters, and examined how to implement the development of character, plot, and setting into our work.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
We had a great week in social studies as our class began examining the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Students learned about the Battle of Lexington and Concord, examined the meeting and tasks of the Second Continental Congress, and explored the importance of Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 💡
Math:
We will begin Chapter 5: Four Operations of Decimals. Students will practice adding and subtracting decimals.
READING WORKSHOP:
This week our readers will examine the Notice & Note nonfiction signposts Extreme and Absolute Language and Number and Stats. Additionally, our book club groups will also continue this week.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Fiction writing will continue this week as we continue to examine character, plot, and setting.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution will continue this week as we further explore the Declaration of Independence.
UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Wednesday, 12/13: MATH MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Thursday, 12/14: Erin's Law Presentation (1:45pm)
FROZEN Kickoff Meeting (7pm)
Friday, 12/22---ELF MOVIE (pm)
HAPPY WINTER BREAK!!
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 4. Students practiced converting fractions and mixed numbers into decimals. We reviewed the major concepts from the unit and took our final assessment on Wednesday!
READING WORKSHOP:
Our super readers continued examining Notice and Note Nonfiction. Students used the questioning stance, What Did the Author Think I Already Knew, to help them better understand nonfiction text. Students also continued working in their book club groups; reading, discussing, and exploring fiction elements.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Fiction writing continued last week! Students explored a quick write technique:, "What If," to generate new writing ideas. We also used pictures to create story starters, and examined how to implement the development of character, plot, and setting into our work.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
We had a great week in social studies as our class began examining the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Students learned about the Battle of Lexington and Concord, examined the meeting and tasks of the Second Continental Congress, and explored the importance of Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 💡
Math:
We will begin Chapter 5: Four Operations of Decimals. Students will practice adding and subtracting decimals.
READING WORKSHOP:
This week our readers will examine the Notice & Note nonfiction signposts Extreme and Absolute Language and Number and Stats. Additionally, our book club groups will also continue this week.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Fiction writing will continue this week as we continue to examine character, plot, and setting.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution will continue this week as we further explore the Declaration of Independence.
UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Wednesday, 12/13: MATH MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Thursday, 12/14: Erin's Law Presentation (1:45pm)
FROZEN Kickoff Meeting (7pm)
Friday, 12/22---ELF MOVIE (pm)
HAPPY WINTER BREAK!!
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