This Week...

March 4- March 8, 2019

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.  At the end of the week, we began reading about magnetism.  Students started working on a new KWL chart to record their thinking about magnets. Reading Logs are due Monday, March 11.  (100 minutes)

Math:  We dove right into chapter 13!  Vertical and horizontal bar graphs were a main focus.  Students learned how to create a bar graph by labeling the x and y axis.  They also learned how to determine the scale.  They analyzed the data to answer comparison questions.  Students also learned how to create a line plot from data presented in a tally chart.  They took their unit 13 test today.  Next week, we will begin chapter 14: fractions!

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 completed their Maria Isabel essays!  They worked hard during the editing process to make sure their pieces were their best work.  In grammar, students differentiated between “there”, “their”, and “they’re”.

Word Study:  We worked on identifying strong action verbs and using them in different ways.  We also analyzed words with silent letters and played the game “Follow the Path” to practice finding the silent letters.

Miscellaneous:  March book orders went home today and are due Wednesday, March 20.  Conference letters went home earlier in the week.  Please let me know if you have any questions regarding your scheduled time.  Just a reminder, Family Reading Night is on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30.  We hope to see you at school for some fun stories!  Have a nice weekend and enjoy the warmer weather.