This Week...

October 22- October 26, 2018

Reading:  Students focused on the various nonfiction text structures that authors use while writing nonfiction.  Description and chronological were the main structures that students looked for while reading a nonfiction book about wolf pups.  They searched for key signal words and phrases to help them determine the structure. Reading Logs are due Monday, October 29.  (100 minutes)

Math:  We spent the beginning of the week reviewing subtraction number stories and regrouping steps.  On Wednesday, students took their unit 4 test.  The unit 5 family letter will be going home today which gives information about bar modeling.

Science:  This week, students learned how meteorologists collect important weather data for forecasts.  We focused on learning the tools that gather key weather information.  Some of these tools included barometers, anemometers, thermometers, rain gauges, cloud cover charts, and wind vanes.  They also chose an activity and researched a place that would have ideal weather conditions.  At the end of the week, we analyzed weather patterns from the last 9 days and created line plot graphs.

Writing:  In writing, we began our personal narratives!  Students learned the characteristics of this writing genre and wrote about an important moment in their lives.  In grammar, students learned the importance of having subjects at the beginning of sentences.

Word Study:  Students focused on compound words!  They learned that a compound word is made up of two separate words.  We also discovered that there are some words that are found in many compound words, such as “any” and “bath”.  Students manipulated word cards to form their own compound words.  We discussed how knowing one of the words can help you determine the meaning of the compound word.

Miscellaneous:  Just a reminder, on Wednesday, students should wear their costumes for the afternoon only.  The Halloween parade will begin around 1:30.   Our party will take place when we get back to the classroom.  Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, organized games, and volunteered to help us!  Have a great weekend and please let me know if you have any questions!