This Week...

January 29- February 1, 2019

Reading:  We learned that a moral is a lesson that the author is trying to portray through the story’s main elements.  We read various fables and figured out how the elements help form the moral.  Students did an excellent job making inferences to determine the moral of the story.  In the fable, The Camel Dances, students came up with some of the following themes: follow your heart, don’t give up on your dreams, and believe in yourself.  Reading Logs are due Monday, February 4.  (100 minutes)

Math:  We continued reviewing one and two-step number stories.  Students used bar models as visual aids.  They also practiced highlighting key information in the problem to solve multiplication and division problems.

Social Studies:  We reviewed the branches of government.  Students also read about the Illinois economy.  They categorized jobs into various categories: mining, agriculture, service, and business.

Writing:  Students wrote about a moment where Maria Isabel liked or did not like something in the story.  They used text evidence to support their ideas.

Word Study:  We learned about open-syllable words that have a long vowel sound in the first syllable.  Students completed a sort to show which syllable was stressed.

Miscellaneous:  I hope you have been staying safe and warm the past few days!  On Tuesday, students enjoyed finding books at the book fair!  Next Wednesday, February 6, is Global Play Day.  Students are welcome to bring in games/activities to play with their classmates (no electronics, please).  Since our agriculture in-school field trip was cancelled on Monday, we have rescheduled it for Monday, February 11.  Also, on February 11th, we will be having our Erin’s Law presentation.  Finally, a letter about our Valentine’s Day party went home on Tuesday…please let me know if you have any questions.  Have a great weekend!