Just a reminder that tomorrow is a late start.

We introduced informational text this week. Our focus is on important text features. This week we have been working on bold print and why there is bold print in the text. Ask your child about bold print. They should be able to tell you that bold print means the word is important.

In social studies we have been discussing authority and what authority means. Authority means that a person has the right or power to tell you what to do. For example, a coach, teacher, principal or police officer. Power without authority is someone who tries to tell you what to do, but does not have the power or authority to do so. For example, a bully or a friend.

We are still working on story problems in math. Your child should be able to draw a picture to solve the problem, write a number bond and an equation to go with the problem.

In writing, we are working on opinion writing. The writing should begin with an opinion statement. After the opinion statement, the writing should include at least two reasons to support that opinion. The writing should end with a conclusion statement which is similar to the opinion statement, but has to be changed a little bit.

Remember to read to and with your child every day!!