Learning objectives for the week:
Math– Geometry Unit. Learning about line segments, lines, parallel lines, intersecting lines, rays, points, acute angles (less than 90 degrees), right angles (90 degrees), obtuse angles (more than 90 degrees), reflex angles (more than 180 degrees), polygons, shapes (triangle, quadrilateral, rectangle, square, rhombus, kite, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, nonagon, decagon.)
English/ELA– Writing Narratives. A narrative is an account of connected events, otherwise known as a story. We will be writing a story using a movie board to help understand the beginning, middle and end of a narrative.
Reading– Building stamina. Stamina is the ability to sustain prolonged mental effort. In our class we will be building stamina with our independent reading during Daily 5.
Spelling– Students are expected to practice at home and at school daily in order to be prepared for our weekly spelling test on Friday.
Spelling words: problem, latitude, machine, system, member, snack, happen, candy, theft, travel (please study all words, only some will appear on the test.)
Content Area Words: points, lines, line segments, rays, quadrangles (please study all words, all words will appear on the test.)
Science– Matter Unit. In this physical science unit students explore the properties of matter, emphasizing mass and volume. They further examine properties by comparing and contrasting states of matter (solid, liquid, gas).
Key Concepts for Science:
- spring scale
- grams
- kilograms
- balance
- volume
- liter (L)
- milliliter (mL)
- matter
- states of matter
- solid
- liquid
- gas
- definite (as related to shape)
- compare
- contrast
- mass
Social Studies– Regions Unit. We will be asking, “how does the geography of the United States affect the way people live?” Students will learn how to use geographic tools to identify, describe, and compare the physical and human characteristics of regions in the United States.
Key Concepts for Social Studies:
- absolute location
- climate
- elevation
- human and physical characteristics of place
- political boundaries
- population density
- regions
- relative location
- spatial perspective
- special purpose maps
- topography
Homework:
- Read 40+ minutes daily. This may be broken up into smaller chunks of time if necessary.
- Practice math facts- times tables, metal addition & subtraction.
- Practice spelling words (listed below & in your child’s planner)
- Incomplete work– daily unfinished work may be sent home for students to complete and return the following school day. Your child is responsible for writing down incomplete assignments in his/her planner and for turning them in the next day.
- Handwriting – students may practice both manuscript, or “regular” handwriting, as well as cursive writing to help improve the neatness of their handwriting.
- Practice vocabulary– memorize the key concepts & their definitions for Science & Social Studies. Learning these terms will help you do well in class and on our tests.
Reminders:
Monday 9/28– P.E. Test
Friday 10/2 – Recorder orders due – money & form must be in an envelope or Ziplock bag.
Spelling Test
