Thursday, October 10, 2019

This Week...

October 7- October 11, 2019


Reading:  Students reviewed key ideas from our launch unit!  They read a fiction and nonfiction passage.  They practiced making meaningful connections and visualizations.  They also recorded questions they had while reading each text.  At the end of the week, students took their launch assessment.  Next week, we will begin our nonfiction reading unit!  Reading Logs are due Tuesday, October 15th.  (100 minutes)

Math:  We spent the beginning of the week reviewing multi-digit addition in order to prepare for our unit 3 assessment.  We also previewed unit 4 and began learning how to subtract numbers up to 10,000.  Regrouping was a main focus.  Students enjoyed using the phrase “If there is more on the floor, go next door”, to remember when to regroup certain place values.  We will continue working on subtraction next week.

Science:  Reading and interpreting line plots remained our focus this week.  Students learned how to support their conclusions with evidence from the graphs.  On Tuesday, we will be having a quiz on data analysis.  Students will use what they know about graphs to help them interpret weather data.  We will also be starting our first social studies unit next week: map skills!

Writing:  In writing, students selected a piece from their writer’s notebooks to turn into a published piece.  They began revising it by identifying everyday words that they could make more interesting.  They also participated in pair conferences to gain important feedback.  Students made changes based on their partner’s suggestions.  In grammar, students continued to practice writing compound sentences.

Word Study:  Students worked on contractions.  They learned that contractions are formed by two words.  The letter that is taken out is replaced with an apostrophe.

Miscellaneous:  Students have been enjoying the arrival of our Flat Stanleys!  So far, they have learned many interesting facts about California, Texas, Indiana, and Georgia!  October book orders are due October 25.  Just a reminder, there will be no school for students on Monday.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

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