It’s hard to believe that conferences and Thanksgiving are next week! I hope you all enjoy a wonderful holiday with your families! See you next week!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we continued moving through Unit 5. Students compared bar and circle graphs, and created their own graphs using various sets of classroom data. We also practiced using our percent circles to read circle graphs.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our Nonfiction Mini-Lessons continued last week. Students used text clues (or signal words) to identify the cause and effect structure and support comprehension. We also examined the chronological structure of nonfiction biographies. Students identified key events that illustrate the significance of a featured person's life. Finally, we used literary nonfiction texts to differentiate between facts and fictions within each story.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
WEX last week focused on using strong verbs. Students brainstormed "cooking" verbs to integrate into their writing, and also practiced using strong verbs in dialogue. In addition, we learned four new strategies for varying sentence structure.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our study of the American Revolution continued last week! Students enthusiastically participated in our Battle of Bunker Hill reeneactment, and wrote "letters home" describing their experiences in war. We also began our first in depth look at the Declaration of Independence. Students examined the purpose of the Second Continental Congress, as well as the impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense booklet. We also explored the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence, and interpreted the five excerpts for further understanding.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
This is week in math we will finish up Unit 5. Students will review the major concepts from the unit and take their final test on Wednesday.
READING WORKSHOP:
We will wrap-up our Nonfiction Mini-Lessons this week with a focus on building vocabulary, dealing with difficulty in nonfiction, and growing our thinking.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
WEX lessons this week will conclude our Personal Narrative unit (Book 1). Students will practice showing sequence and cause and effect in their writing.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our American Revolution unit will sadly come to an end this week. Students will finish up our examination of the Declaration of Independence, and explore the Revolutionary War itself.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 11/18.......................................Unit 5 Math Test (Anderle)
Friday, 11/20................................................Report Cards Sent Home
Monday, 11/23.............................................Conferences
Tuesday, 11/24.............................................Conferences
****HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!****
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we continued moving through Unit 5. Students compared bar and circle graphs, and created their own graphs using various sets of classroom data. We also practiced using our percent circles to read circle graphs.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our Nonfiction Mini-Lessons continued last week. Students used text clues (or signal words) to identify the cause and effect structure and support comprehension. We also examined the chronological structure of nonfiction biographies. Students identified key events that illustrate the significance of a featured person's life. Finally, we used literary nonfiction texts to differentiate between facts and fictions within each story.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
WEX last week focused on using strong verbs. Students brainstormed "cooking" verbs to integrate into their writing, and also practiced using strong verbs in dialogue. In addition, we learned four new strategies for varying sentence structure.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our study of the American Revolution continued last week! Students enthusiastically participated in our Battle of Bunker Hill reeneactment, and wrote "letters home" describing their experiences in war. We also began our first in depth look at the Declaration of Independence. Students examined the purpose of the Second Continental Congress, as well as the impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense booklet. We also explored the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence, and interpreted the five excerpts for further understanding.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
This is week in math we will finish up Unit 5. Students will review the major concepts from the unit and take their final test on Wednesday.
READING WORKSHOP:
We will wrap-up our Nonfiction Mini-Lessons this week with a focus on building vocabulary, dealing with difficulty in nonfiction, and growing our thinking.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
WEX lessons this week will conclude our Personal Narrative unit (Book 1). Students will practice showing sequence and cause and effect in their writing.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
Our American Revolution unit will sadly come to an end this week. Students will finish up our examination of the Declaration of Independence, and explore the Revolutionary War itself.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 11/18.......................................Unit 5 Math Test (Anderle)
Friday, 11/20................................................Report Cards Sent Home
Monday, 11/23.............................................Conferences
Tuesday, 11/24.............................................Conferences
****HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!****
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