Our Aladdin auditions are in full swing, and it has been amazing watching these kids shine!! I am so impressed with their willingness to try something new!!
In other news....Please enjoy the picture below of our class' latest creation! The comfy box (AKA an Amazon delivery turned into a comfy space)!
In other news....Please enjoy the picture below of our class' latest creation! The comfy box (AKA an Amazon delivery turned into a comfy space)!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 📌
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 5. Students practiced dividing decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1000s. We also learned how to estimate decimals and convert measurements. Finally, students practiced solving real world decimal problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our class continued to focus on growing our fiction comprehension skills. We also moved along in our whole class book club, Rules, and practiced our final three book club roles: Summarizer, Dictionary Detective, and Illustrator.
The Summarizer's job is to write a summary of the reading and present it to their group.
The Dictionary Detective identifies two unknown or important words from the reading. The words are defined and used in sentences and then shared with the group to discuss.
The Illustrator's job is to try to visualize the reading and create some kind of picture that is related to the reading. It can be a poster, flow chart, Venn Diagram, stick figure scene, cartoon....anything that can retell an important event from the reading.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
In writing last week, students began revising their fiction drafts. Our writers revised to develop characters, plot, and closing sentences.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution came to an end last week. Students examined the different war strategies and the Continental Army's motivation to win. We learned about the many allies that led to the American's victory, and explored the components of the Treaty of Paris.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 💡
Math:
We will finish up Chapter 5 this week, with a final assessment on Friday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our whole class Rules book club will continue this week.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers will continue to revise their fiction drafts this week. Students will revise for setting, and examine verb tense and point of view.
SCIENCE:
We will shift from social studies to science, and begin our second science unit: Investigating Matter.
UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 1/20: NO SCHOOL (MLK, Jr. Day)
Tuesday, 1/21: Monday Schedule
Friday, 1/24: Chapter 5 Math Test
Aladdin auditions continue this week. Please see the schedule below.
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Chapter 5. Students practiced dividing decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1000s. We also learned how to estimate decimals and convert measurements. Finally, students practiced solving real world decimal problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our class continued to focus on growing our fiction comprehension skills. We also moved along in our whole class book club, Rules, and practiced our final three book club roles: Summarizer, Dictionary Detective, and Illustrator.
The Summarizer's job is to write a summary of the reading and present it to their group.
The Dictionary Detective identifies two unknown or important words from the reading. The words are defined and used in sentences and then shared with the group to discuss.
The Illustrator's job is to try to visualize the reading and create some kind of picture that is related to the reading. It can be a poster, flow chart, Venn Diagram, stick figure scene, cartoon....anything that can retell an important event from the reading.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
In writing last week, students began revising their fiction drafts. Our writers revised to develop characters, plot, and closing sentences.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the American Revolution came to an end last week. Students examined the different war strategies and the Continental Army's motivation to win. We learned about the many allies that led to the American's victory, and explored the components of the Treaty of Paris.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 💡
Math:
We will finish up Chapter 5 this week, with a final assessment on Friday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our whole class Rules book club will continue this week.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers will continue to revise their fiction drafts this week. Students will revise for setting, and examine verb tense and point of view.
SCIENCE:
We will shift from social studies to science, and begin our second science unit: Investigating Matter.
UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 1/20: NO SCHOOL (MLK, Jr. Day)
Tuesday, 1/21: Monday Schedule
Friday, 1/24: Chapter 5 Math Test
Aladdin auditions continue this week. Please see the schedule below.
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