Hope you all had a restful weekend!
In reading and writing this week, we will be discussing various text structures that authors use, comparing and contrasting firsthand accounts and secondhand accounts, and re-taking the STAR reading assessment to monitor growth.
In social studies, we will be practicing a reader's theater that the students will present during our winter learning celebration on December 20th from 1:00-2:15. Please plan to join us on that day!
In math, we'll be be adding and subtracting mixed numbers. We'll also be reviewing a lot! Our biggest focus will be on comparing and ordering fractions with unlike denominators. For example, putting 3/4, 5/8, and 7/8 in order from greatest to least or least to greatest. They need to find a common denominator and use equivalent fractions to do so. For example, you could change 3/4 to 6/8 by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 2. Then you'd know that 3/4 goes between 5/8 and 7/8. This is very difficult for many students because it requires so many steps. Expect to see 2-3 nights of homework this week.
In science, we're really getting into our unit on sound - our big focuses are on how sound is produced (vibrations) and what causes different pitches (speed and length).
MAP Testing Dates: Monday, 12/9 (Reading); Tuesday, 12/10 (Language Arts) 7:55-9:00
A Note From the Room Parents:
Parents,
We already have volunteers to bring refreshments to the December End of Term learning celebration. There will be 3 more learning celebrations in February, April, and May. If you would like to volunteer to bring refreshments for any of those let me know. The dates are February 14, April 4, and May 28.
Jackie Ashley
Have a great week! -Miss Ary
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