February 2, 2020
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 main idea and key detail. 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. In addition to Daily 5 we have begun MSTEP prep.
Spelling Words:
disappear, improper, miscommunication, antisocial, import, export, invisible, distrust, mislead, disagree,
fraction, improper fraction, equivalent, numerator, denominator
Math: We are working on Module 5 . Module 5 focuses on fractions. 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 Our Government. Why do we need a Government?
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: Wednesday February 5 Late start, February 17-21 Midwinter break.
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