This Week...

February 27- March 3, 2017

Reading:  We read a reference nonfiction book about force and motion.  Each section was about a different motion topic.  Students learned that the title of the chapter, the headings, and the first sentence of the paragraph can help them determine the main idea.  They used a “Sum It Up” organizer to record the main idea and supporting details.  Later in the week, they continued practicing this important skill using a National Geographic article about big cats. Reading Logs are due Monday, March 6.  (100 minutes)

Math:  Students started solving extended fact problems based on their knowledge of basic multiplication facts.  Solving puzzles was a useful way for students to practice their facts.  They also learned how to use fact extensions to estimate costs.  The unit 7 math test will be on Thursday, March 9.  A review guide will be going home next week. **If applicable: for students still on addition and subtraction, fact tests and graphs are due Monday, March 6.

Science:  Students learned about predictable motion patterns.  They tested their predictions using pendulums, marbles, and slinkys.  They learned that these items had various motion patterns.  When they tested out the circular pendulums, they learned that the circumference of the circle decreased as time passed by.

Writing:  Students took their February writing words test.  The March writing words were also introduced.  Students created interesting sentences to demonstrate their meanings.  In grammar, we focused on contractions.

Spelling:  We had our week 23 test.

Miscellaneous:  Today, we enjoyed a visit from Officer Friendly!  He taught us important information regarding safety and strangers.  PARCC testing information went home this week…please let me know if you have any questions regarding the schedule.  Today, students celebrated filling up our character counts chart with 200 stars by having a pajama party!  As always, please let me know if you have any questions….have a great weekend!