This Week...

January 8- January 12, 2018

Reading:  At the beginning of the week, we read various fables.  We analyzed the characters’ actions to determine appropriate character traits.  We also talked about how authors use sensory details to evoke a certain mood from the reader.  We practiced identifying positive and negative moods conveyed by the author.  Reading Logs are due Tuesday, January 16.  (100 minutes)

Math:  We continued learning new concepts from unit 7.  Students learned how to multiply double- digit x single-digit numbers, as well as triple- digit x single-digit numbers.  We discussed how to regroup using base-10 blocks.  The unit 7 test will be on Thursday, January 18.  A review guide went home today.

Social Studies:  Students created Abraham Lincoln collages based on significant events in his life.  We had a great discussion about the impact Lincoln had on our country and our state.  Students also learned how Illinois became a state.  We discussed how Native Americans and Europeans played a role in the history of Illinois.

Writing:  Students worked on a New Year’s Resolution writing project!  They developed various resolutions based on four aspects of their lives: home, school, personal, and character.  We also began unit 2 in our WEX writing program!  Unit 2 focuses on a response to literature.  We started the book My Name is Maria Isabel and students identified showing details that helped develop the main character.  In grammar, students identified action verbs in various sentences.

Word Study:  This week, students worked on identifying words that contained silent letters.  They also learned that consonants can produce different sounds in different words.

Miscellaneous:  Happy New Year and welcome back!  I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing break with family and friends.  Just a reminder, January book orders went home this week…they are due January 31.  Students were also introduced to our new states and capitals region: the Northeast!  The Northeast test will be at the beginning of February.  On Thursday, students enjoyed a wonderful assembly called The Pro-Kids Show!  They learned about the importance of showing good character…thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this event!  Just a reminder, MAP testing starts next week.  We will be taking the math MAP test on Tuesday and the reading MAP test on Friday.  There will be no school on Monday in honor of MLK Day.  Please let me know if you have any questions…have a great weekend!