Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
Weekly Happenings
Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Here is what's happening this week:
Writing: The students will work to finish drafting, revise, and edit their persuasive essays. The essays are due this Friday. Here are some posters that will help the students on their drafts.
Reading: We are continuing to work on using context clues to help find the meaning of unknown words. Please encourage them to use the strategies we have learned at school during their reading at home. Here is a chart of the different ways to use context clues. We have learned the first three so far, and will be continuing on this week.
Word Study: Orange and Blue groups will test on Jan. 21st. Purple and Green groups will test on Jan. 22nd. Their contracts are due on the 22nd.
Science: This week we are working on measuring matter and learning about mixtures. They will learn what a mixture is and different ways to separate mixtures.
Math: We are still plugging away with fractions! This week we are focusing mainly on comparing and ordering fractions. Here are some strategies we will learn to help order fractions.
Their fraction test will be next Friday.
Important Reminders:
1/13-Concord Night at the Blues Game
Here is what's happening this week:
Writing: The students will work to finish drafting, revise, and edit their persuasive essays. The essays are due this Friday. Here are some posters that will help the students on their drafts.
Reading: We are continuing to work on using context clues to help find the meaning of unknown words. Please encourage them to use the strategies we have learned at school during their reading at home. Here is a chart of the different ways to use context clues. We have learned the first three so far, and will be continuing on this week.
Word Study: Orange and Blue groups will test on Jan. 21st. Purple and Green groups will test on Jan. 22nd. Their contracts are due on the 22nd.
Science: This week we are working on measuring matter and learning about mixtures. They will learn what a mixture is and different ways to separate mixtures.
Math: We are still plugging away with fractions! This week we are focusing mainly on comparing and ordering fractions. Here are some strategies we will learn to help order fractions.
Important Reminders:
1/13-Concord Night at the Blues Game
1/14-Early Release
1/16-Muffins with Moms
1/16 - Essays Due
1/16 - Essays Due
1/19-NO SCHOOL
1/20-PTG Meeting, "State of the District"
1/23 - Math Test
1/23 - Math Test
1/23-Ability Awareness Day, Grades 3 & 4
"Find the Volume" experiment
We conducted experiments finding the volume of water, a tissue box, and a glue stick. 
Monday, January 5, 2015
Weekly Happenings
Hello! I hope everyone had a fantastic Winter Break! I loved hearing about all the wonderful activities my class got to do over break!
Here is what's happening this week:
Writing: We are moving from personal to persuasive essays. Some students may turn their personal essay thesis statements into persuasive thesis statements. Others may create totally new persuasive thesis statements. These essays will be written quickly and more independently. Our goal is to have them completed by next Friday.
Reading: Over the next few weeks, we will be working on context clues. The students will learn different strategies of how they can use context clues to find the meaning of an unknown word, phrase, or idea. We will use mostly nonfiction books when learning about using context clues.
Word Study: The students will get their new words this week. Their tests are tentatively scheduled for January 21st and 22nd. Orange and Blue groups will test on the 21st. Purple and Green groups will test on the 22nd.
Science: Today we started chapter 7. In this chapter the students will learn about matter. This week we will focus on the properties of matter and how to measure matter.
Math: We are moving on to fractions! This week we are going back to the basics to help them understand the fundamentals of fractions. We will work on multiples, factors, and prime and composite numbers. We will use this information to learn about equivalent fractions.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Important Reminders:
1/14 - Early Release
1/16 - Muffins for Mom
Here is what's happening this week:
Writing: We are moving from personal to persuasive essays. Some students may turn their personal essay thesis statements into persuasive thesis statements. Others may create totally new persuasive thesis statements. These essays will be written quickly and more independently. Our goal is to have them completed by next Friday.
Reading: Over the next few weeks, we will be working on context clues. The students will learn different strategies of how they can use context clues to find the meaning of an unknown word, phrase, or idea. We will use mostly nonfiction books when learning about using context clues.
Word Study: The students will get their new words this week. Their tests are tentatively scheduled for January 21st and 22nd. Orange and Blue groups will test on the 21st. Purple and Green groups will test on the 22nd.
Science: Today we started chapter 7. In this chapter the students will learn about matter. This week we will focus on the properties of matter and how to measure matter.
Math: We are moving on to fractions! This week we are going back to the basics to help them understand the fundamentals of fractions. We will work on multiples, factors, and prime and composite numbers. We will use this information to learn about equivalent fractions.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Important Reminders:
1/14 - Early Release
1/16 - Muffins for Mom
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