Sept. 4-8

Close Reading with OREO cookies????  

When did reading become this fun and SWEET?

Mr. Pagel came in to talk to our class on Monday.  We love hearing his stories!!!

Coming up next:

Important Dates:
Sept. 4--Labor Day. No School
Sept. 13- Brookfield Zoo Trip

Reading:  In reading this week we will continue with the close reading of Casey At the Bat.  We will work through the vocabulary by sorting the words into categories based on the context of the sentence.  We will also write the story from a different character's perspective.

English:- What is a Sentence?
We will begin a short unit on writing sentences. Students will review the rules for writing a complete sentence and study the four different types of sentences this week.

 The students will also learn about the 6 traits of writing.

Spelling:  Words that End in Suffixes "-ible" and "-able"
This week's spelling/vocabulary list will include words with the suffixes -ible & -able. We will study the word pattern and how the suffix impacts the meaning of the base word.  The final test is scheduled for Friday, 9/8.

Social Studies:  We will continue our study of the Northeast.  We will read and learn about  Niagara Falls, and the three main mountain ranges in the Appalachian Mountains. 

Mrs. Spakausky's Math Class:  Unit 1:  Expressions, Equations and Volume

 In math, the students investigate the relationship between multiplication and division using a number line, ratio table, and the area model.  We will then focus on finding factors from 1-36. 

Module 1-Models for Multiplication and Division-The students will  learn how to interpret products of whole numbers using number lines, ratio tables, and rectangular rays.  
Module 2-Primes and Composites
Module 3-Multiplicative Comparisons and Equations
Module 4-Measurement Experiences (linear measurement, mass/weight, volume and capacity)

Have a great 3 day weekend!