Here is what's happenings this week:
Writing: We are still working on literary essays. This week, the students will continue finding evidence to support their thesis statements. They will also put their evidence together using transition words.
Reading: The students are taking part in historical fiction book clubs. The students are responsible for reading the assigned pages and taking notes that will lead to a strong discussion. We will also focus on character perspective as we read.
Word Study: The students received new words this week. Their test will be Tuesday, May 16,
Social Studies: This week, the students will learn about Reconstruction after the Civil War. We will learn about growing industry and the difficult working conditions in the factories. They will take an open note test on Tuesday, May 9.
Math: We've begun creating tessellations this week! We will work on their tessellation posters this week. Here is an example:
Important Dates:
5.2 - Junior Achievement
5.9 - Social Studies Test
5.12 - No School
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