Pictures from last week at the bottom.
This week:
This week:
Week of November 2nd-Conferences
Friday, Nov. 6-No School
Monday, Nov. 9th-No School
Friday, Nov. 6-No School
Monday, Nov. 9th-No School
Math: Unit 2-Adding and Subtracting Fractions
I would like to say Hooray---the students did a great job on their Unit 1 Assessment. Everyone passed! Great studying!
In unit 2 we will:
Module 1-Add and Subtract Fractions by relating fractions to money and the clock
Module 2-Introducing Common Denominators
Module 3-More with Common Denominators
Module 4-LCMs and GCFs (least common multiples and greatest common factors), simplifying fractions and problem solving with fractions
I would like to say Hooray---the students did a great job on their Unit 1 Assessment. Everyone passed! Great studying!
In unit 2 we will:
Module 1-Add and Subtract Fractions by relating fractions to money and the clock
Module 2-Introducing Common Denominators
Module 3-More with Common Denominators
Module 4-LCMs and GCFs (least common multiples and greatest common factors), simplifying fractions and problem solving with fractions
ELA---
English/Words skills: Conjunctions, Interjections, Prepositions and Compound Sentences
We will learn about each of these with a mini-lesson and practice the skills in our station work.
Reading:
We will move on to reading excerpts from a novel called, Touching Spirit Bear.
Word Work:Unit 4
aud-to hear
cardio-heart
de-reverse
duct-to lead
hydro/hydra-water
quad-four
cardio-heart
de-reverse
duct-to lead
hydro/hydra-water
quad-four
Writing: Challenge
We will be writing about challenges that we have had in life. We will be practicing some of our English skills as we write. These include:
Interjections
Conjunctions
Prepositions
Interjections
Conjunctions
Prepositions
Lesson 1-1607-Jamestown-The First permanent English colony is started in North America
Lesson 2-1609-Hudson River-Henry Hudson explores for the Dutch
Lesson 3-1620-Plymouth-The Pilgrims arrive on the Mayflower.
Lesson 4-1682-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania colony is founded.
Lesson 4-1682-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania colony is founded.
Science: Chapter 5-Energy and Ecosystems
Chapter 5-Energy and Ecosystems
Lesson 1-How do plants produce food?
Lesson 2-How is energy passed through an ecosystem?
Lesson 1-How do plants produce food?
Lesson 2-How is energy passed through an ecosystem?
The students may bring home their science or social studies book at any time to preview or review.
Preschool Visit/Parade
Happy Halloween!!!
