Reading:
RI 4.9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.

Writing: 
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
b. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
c. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g. for instance, in order to, in addition).
d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

Math: Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.

Science: How do organisms live, grow, respond to their environment, and reproduce? LS2: How and why do organisms interact with their environment and what are the effects of these interactions?

Social Studies: Describe some characteristics of a market economy (e.g., private property rights, voluntary exchange, competition, consumer sovereignty, incentives, specialization). 4 – E1.0.7: Demonstrate the circular flow model by engaging in a market simulation, which includes households and businesses and depicts the interactions among them.

Spelling Words- May 7, 2018

Group 1:

Spelling /oo/ sound: ooze – bloom – boost – cartoon – proof – choose – balloon – cocoon – wool – stool question – experiment – hypothesis – solution – conclusion

Group 2:

hid, stood, went, told, wrote, made, spoke, gone, sold, began, full, done, pick, kind, carry

Test on Friday, May 11, 2018

Reminders:

• Wednesday, May 9th- Ethnic Dinner
• Friday, May 11th- Field Day

Just a reminder, the Ethnic Dinner notes are due tomorrow.  I have attached another copy of it if you need one.  (Click on the link below.)

Ethnic Dinner Note

Miller Dinner Night _ Arabic (2)

This week, we are taking our M-STEP  language arts and Math tests.  We will be taking this test tomorrow, Thursday and Friday.  Because of this important test, we will not be having any homework this week.

***Relax and enjoy the nice weather, go to sleep at 8:00 P.M.  and eat a healthy breakfast.

Be Ready to do your best  🙂

Invitations for our annual Miller Elementary Ethnic Dinner will be coming home today.  The dinner will be on Wednesday, May 9th from 5:00-7:00.  It is a fun way to spend time with our Miller family and enjoy an evening together.

If you plan on attending, please complete the form and return it to school by this Friday.  This will give the PTA members time to total the number of people coming.  They will make sure there are enough paper products and beverages for everyone.

Homework:

Tomorrow, we will be taking M-step test- English Language Arts: reading and writing part 1.  Your homework is to relax and enjoy the nice weather, go to sleep at 8:00 P.M.  and eat a healthy breakfast.

Be Ready to do your best  🙂

We will be taking M-step test this week:

• Tuesday and Wednesday: English Language Arts: reading and writing.
• Thursday and Friday: Math
• Please Make sure you child gets enough sleep and eats a healthy breakfast.

***We will be taking M-step test this week:

• Tuesday and Wednesday: English Language Arts: reading and writing.
• Thursday and Friday: Math
• Please Make sure you child gets enough sleep and eats a healthy breakfast.

Here is our weekly objectives:

Reading: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in word meaning. Explain the meaning of simple similies and metaphores (ex: as pretty as a picture)in context R.I.8 Explain how an author uses reason and evidence to support particular points in a text

Writing:  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

Math:  Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100, and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100.4 For example, express 3/10 as 30/100, and add 3/10 + 4/100 = 34/100.

Science: Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience

Social Studies:  Identify questions economists ask in examining the United States (e.g., What is produced? How is it produced? How much is produced? Who gets what is produced? What role does the government play in the economy?).

Homework:

1. Writing- Finish “the Mystery club”
2. Math- M-step practice packet.
3. Mobymax and myOn.

FYI- We will be taking the M-step ELA on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Math on Thursday and Friday.

Homework:

1. Spelling: Free Choice
2. Study Academic Vocabulary
3. Go on Moby Max and do 2 math lessons.
4. Social Studies: Study your notes and vocabulary cards.

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Homework:

1. Spelling- define 3 words.
2. Academic Vocabulary- Copy and study-   Compare and contrast: identifying and analyzing what is similar (compare) and different (contrast), focusing on differences between the two structures and how those affect the meaning of the text.     Firsthand: accounts come from direct observation or firsthand experiences (ex: journals, diaries, newspaper accounts are beneficial when discerning point of view from time periods in history)      Secondhand: accounts come from someone who didn’t experience it (ex: textbook, on-line texts)
3. Science- Read pages 32-34 and answer questions #1-3 on page 34.
4. Writing- Short Response on page 233.
5. Go on Moby Max and do 2 math lessons.