December 9, 2019
Language Arts: We are working on Read to Self Work on Writing, and Read to someone. I have introduced a number of strategies for students to use during their reading. This weeks focus is using Authors Point. I ask that parents take the time to read with you child each night. After the child has read for 30 minutes ask them questions about what they have read. I am assigning weekly summarize that need to be done. Students must choose a book, read it and write a summary. Summarize will be due on Friday.
Week 9
Spelling Words week 10
conductor, harbor, cheddar, odor, avatar, elevator, collar, aviator, grammar, guitar, tenths, thousandths, hundredths, smallest, largest
Math: We are working on Module 3 . Module 3 focuses Investigating and using the formulas for area and perimeter of rectangles. In addition I ask that parents go over their child’s basic computation skills. Each student has a math bag. In that bag you will find division and multiplication cards. Students are struggling with basic multiplication. I ask parents to please take the time and review the basics with their students.
Science: This card marking period we will be learning about the scientific method and Energy. Students will participate in hands on experiments to better their understanding. I will send home readings that go along with what we are reading in class. Please go over the reading.
Social Studies: Students will demonstrate understanding of human geography. We will continue unit 3. How Are Places in the United States Connected to Other Places in the United States? Students will be tested on Thursday December 12.
Snacks: Please send in a healthy snack with your child. I ask that you only send in a fresh fruit or vegetable. I will give them snack time.
Birthday Parties: No cupcakes are allowed. Please send in a healthy snack.
Weather: Please dress your child according to the weather. They will be going outside for recess everyday.
Upcoming Events: December 11- Healthy Living classes begin on Wednesdays. December 12- Social Studies Test, BookFair, Skating party. December 13 PTA meeting@ 9:00 December 18- Late Start, Reading Test. December 19 Math Mid Module test. December 20- Last Day of School. January 6- School Reopens
Homework:
Monday: Read 30 minutes, I- Ready, LLI Homework, Zearn, Study computation, Math learn page , Spelling 5 times each, book report due on Friday.
Tuesday: Read 30 minutes and work on summary I- Ready, LLI Homework, Zearn, Study computation, Math Succeed page and 182 Spelling ABC order, Study for social studies test
Wednesday: Read 30 minutes, I- Ready, Zearn, LLI Homework, Study computation, Math succeed page _____ Spelling Sentences
Thursday: Read 30 minutes, I- Ready, Zearn, LLI Homework, Study computation, Math succeed page _____ Spelling study for test
Friday: Read 30 minutes, I- Ready, Zearn, Study computation