Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Weekly Happenings
Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend! With MAP just around the corner, the students have been working extra hard to prepare!
Here is what's happening this week:
Reading: We are working on finding the problem and solution. We are also working on answering questions about a text using details from the passage.
Math: This week we are learning about 3-D shapes. The students will take a small quiz on area, perimeter, and 3-D shapes on Thursday. They will get a study guide for this tomorrow.
Writing: We just started a new writing unit! The students will be writing essays over their reading. This week, they are just beginning to write about the thoughts they have as they read. Today we worked on writing all about the characters.
Social Studies: We have been working on how businesses run and about Missouri's economy. We have had great discussions about how to start businesses and how banks run! Their curiosity amazes me! They ask great questions!!
Important Reminders:
MAP beings Tuesday, April 22
Here is what's happening this week:
Reading: We are working on finding the problem and solution. We are also working on answering questions about a text using details from the passage.
Math: This week we are learning about 3-D shapes. The students will take a small quiz on area, perimeter, and 3-D shapes on Thursday. They will get a study guide for this tomorrow.
Writing: We just started a new writing unit! The students will be writing essays over their reading. This week, they are just beginning to write about the thoughts they have as they read. Today we worked on writing all about the characters.
Social Studies: We have been working on how businesses run and about Missouri's economy. We have had great discussions about how to start businesses and how banks run! Their curiosity amazes me! They ask great questions!!
Important Reminders:
MAP beings Tuesday, April 22
- We test Tuesday and Thursday over Communication Arts
- The Math section will be April 29th- May 1st
NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY THE 18th
Early Release next Wednesday the 23rd
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Friday, April 11, 2014
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Tests!
Reminder:
The social studies test is tomorrow and the math test is Thursday!
The social studies test is tomorrow and the math test is Thursday!
Good luck studying!
Monday, March 31, 2014
Weekly Happenings
Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Here is what is happening this week:
Reading: We will continue to analyze poetry. We will use the close reading strategy to get a deeper understanding of the poems we read.
Math: The students did a great job on their math tests! The next unit covers decimals. We will begin by relating fractions to decimals. They will also learn about equivalent decimals.
Writing: We are continuing to work on poetry. This week we are working on adding a mood to our poems. We are also working on how to use figurative language in our poetry. I am very impressed by the poems I have seen so far!
Social Studies: Due to some schedule conflicts, the social studies test will be pushed back to next week. We will take the test next Wednesday the 9th.
Important Reminders:
April 8: Voting day for Prop G
April 12-May 9: MAP testing
Here is what is happening this week:
Reading: We will continue to analyze poetry. We will use the close reading strategy to get a deeper understanding of the poems we read.
Math: The students did a great job on their math tests! The next unit covers decimals. We will begin by relating fractions to decimals. They will also learn about equivalent decimals.
Writing: We are continuing to work on poetry. This week we are working on adding a mood to our poems. We are also working on how to use figurative language in our poetry. I am very impressed by the poems I have seen so far!
Social Studies: Due to some schedule conflicts, the social studies test will be pushed back to next week. We will take the test next Wednesday the 9th.
Important Reminders:
April 8: Voting day for Prop G
April 12-May 9: MAP testing
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Weekly Happenings
Hello!! I hope everyone had a great spring break! I cannot believe it is already fourth quarter! What a great year we have had so far!
Here is what is happening this week:
Reading: This week we are working on poetry. We will be reading different types of poetry and finding the meaning as well as recognizing different poetic terms!
Math: We are finishing up unit 7 this week. The students have worked on many different fraction concepts. This week we learned how to find probability using a fraction. They also are learning how to find the possible number of combinations. Our unit test will be this Friday!
Writing: We just started a new writing unit! Thank you again to everyone who came to our expert fair! The students were so proud to share their work, which they should have been! Over the next few weeks, we will be working on poetry. Our goal is to create a class anthology! I cannot wait to see the poems they create!
Social Studies: We are currently in chapter 6. We have been learning about slavery, the causes of the Civil War, and about Missouri's role in the Civil War. This week we will continue learning about the Civil War. We will also discuss the difference between fact and opinion. Our test will be Thursday, April 3rd.
Important Reminders:
*Friday is the math test!
*Spring Picture orders need to be returned
Let me know if you have any questions!
Here is what is happening this week:
Reading: This week we are working on poetry. We will be reading different types of poetry and finding the meaning as well as recognizing different poetic terms!
Math: We are finishing up unit 7 this week. The students have worked on many different fraction concepts. This week we learned how to find probability using a fraction. They also are learning how to find the possible number of combinations. Our unit test will be this Friday!
Writing: We just started a new writing unit! Thank you again to everyone who came to our expert fair! The students were so proud to share their work, which they should have been! Over the next few weeks, we will be working on poetry. Our goal is to create a class anthology! I cannot wait to see the poems they create!
Social Studies: We are currently in chapter 6. We have been learning about slavery, the causes of the Civil War, and about Missouri's role in the Civil War. This week we will continue learning about the Civil War. We will also discuss the difference between fact and opinion. Our test will be Thursday, April 3rd.
Important Reminders:
*Friday is the math test!
*Spring Picture orders need to be returned
Let me know if you have any questions!
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