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 began Chapter 4: Decimals. Students examined decimals to the thousandths place as we practiced comparing, ordering, and rounding. We also learned how to convert fractions and mixed numbers into decimals.
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 fiction comprehension and discussion skills from earlier this year during our small group book clubs.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers began our next unit of study, Fiction! Students examined the elements of fiction writing as we explored writing ideas based on messy situations and everyday events that surround our lives.
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 finish up Chapter 4 this week with a brief assessment on Wednesday.
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 Extreme or Absolute Language.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will gather writing ideas from pictures and learn how to incorporate character, plot, and setting development into our work.
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, 12/5: Individual Math Contest #1 (Lunch)
Wednesday, 12/6: READING MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Thursday, 12/7: Team Math Contest #2 (lunch)
Friday, 12/8: Candor Health The Science Behind Drugs" Presentation (am)
Wednesday, 12/13: MATH MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Friday, 12/22: ELF (pm)
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 4: Decimals. Students examined decimals to the thousandths place as we practiced comparing, ordering, and rounding. We also learned how to convert fractions and mixed numbers into decimals.
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 fiction comprehension and discussion skills from earlier this year during our small group book clubs.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers began our next unit of study, Fiction! Students examined the elements of fiction writing as we explored writing ideas based on messy situations and everyday events that surround our lives.
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 finish up Chapter 4 this week with a brief assessment on Wednesday.
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 Extreme or Absolute Language.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will gather writing ideas from pictures and learn how to incorporate character, plot, and setting development into our work.
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, 12/5: Individual Math Contest #1 (Lunch)
Wednesday, 12/6: READING MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Thursday, 12/7: Team Math Contest #2 (lunch)
Friday, 12/8: Candor Health The Science Behind Drugs" Presentation (am)
Wednesday, 12/13: MATH MAP TEST (1:15pm)
Friday, 12/22: ELF (pm)
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