This Week...

November 7- November 11, 2016

Reading:  Students determined the “big idea” of different articles.  They figured out that the first sentence of a paragraph will usually help them find the topic.  Nonfiction text features, like captions and photographs, can also help readers figure out the big idea.  While reading a Time for Kids article about vultures, we learned that these helpful birds are becoming endangered and need our help.  We also started our new read aloud, The One and Only Ivan! Reading Logs are due Monday, November 14.  (100 minutes)

Math:  We started unit 4, which focuses on multiplication and division!  A family letter was sent home which details all the concepts.  We practiced drawing arrays to represent basic multiplication problems.  We also solved multiplication number stories using a graphic organizer.  Then, students used counters to model simple division problems.

Science:  We took our moon quiz on Wednesday.  In the LMC, students finished up their planet research!  They created and practiced scripts that will help them create a newscast!  We look forward to watching these movies next week!

Writing:  Students completed the final copies of their personal narratives!  We are excited to share them with each other next week.  Students also brainstormed descriptive phrases to symbolize the fall season.  They used these phrases to create list poems.  In grammar, students learned how to write possessive nouns.

Spelling:  Students took their week 10 spelling test.

Miscellaneous:  We really enjoyed honoring a group of very special veterans today!  We were so lucky to have Mr. Lange visit our class and share his stories.  We are very grateful for his service and dedication to our country!  November book orders are due November 30.  These will be the last book orders that will arrive before winter break.  As the weather gets colder, please make sure your child brings warm outerwear for recess…thank you!  Have a wonderful weekend!