Math- We will be reviewing in class on Mon. and Tue. this week for our Unit 1 test on Wed. Students have the homework sheets from the entire unit in their binder. These sheets are FANTASTIC resources when it comes time to study! Because our homework is normally the odds, students can choose a couple problems from each sheet (evens!) to use as practice for the test. The textbook that students brought home is also a great resource. We do not cover every single lesson in Unit 1- the best way to determine what we've covered in class (and what will ultimately be on the test) is to check the homework sheets in the binder (top right will tell you what lesson it is). One more study tip is to use the online textbook! The link is on the Math page of this blog. You can go to each lesson and click on some of the interactive links on the left for more practice! I hope these tips are helpful- happy studying!
Science- We are putting the scientific method back into use again this week with the paper towel investigation!
Reading- We are working SO hard in reading by being independent readers during Read to Self and Work on Writing time! We are responsible for keeping track of our reading in our reading log (in our reader's notebooks) as well as our notecard display. I've challenged our class to read up to 30 books this school year! I have a feeling we will be able to accomplish this goal and maybe even surpass it! Students are also responsible for tracking their thinking with at least 1 post-it note each time we have Read to Self. These post-its are then transferred into our reader's notebooks to use as a reminder of our thoughts when it's time to write about our reading during Work on Writing time. Students are also responsible for writing letters to their teachers about their reading. I am so proud of our readers!!!!
Word Study- We are ready this week to start the 3rd daily independent activity-- Word Work! Students will receive their first word lists this week and will be responsible for completing a words contract that will be due the day of their test-- Friday, Sept. 20. Students will have time during Word Work to complete this contract but if necessary may need to finish it at home. Spelling City is a FANTASTIC website to use for practicing their words- we will use this in class and students may use it at home- link is in the Word Study page of this blog.
Writing- We are busy working on writing personal narratives and learning how our writing workshop looks and feels like. This week we are revising endings, starting a 2nd draft, using timelines as a writer's tool, and writing from inside a memory. Here is a glimpse into our writing objectives:
* We will have our first counseling lesson with Mrs. Critchlow on Tuesday!
* We have library this week on Wednesday from 1:20-1:45!
* Our 1st Early Release day is Wed., Sept. 18th
Happy Birthday to Ani on Friday! She shares a birthday with one my favorite authors, Roald Dahl! :)
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