Two Blog for November 11-November 20th

We can create and sing our new photosynthesis songs!!!

 Congrats Luke!
P.R.I.D.E. Winner for the month of October!

 Mrs. Csorba's WIN group shared their project with us!  

Math:  Unit 2-Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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

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

Social Studies: Chapter 5-"The Struggle to Found Colonies"

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.

Test Scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19th!

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?

Test scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23rd!

The students may bring home their science or social studies book at any time to preview or review.