This Week in Room 33! Jan. 22-24

Here's what to expect during this short week:

Math- We will be working on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators and solving problems using the strategy "work backwards". This will complete our fractions unit. We will review on Mon. and Tue. of next week and our test will be on Wed. 1/29. 

As a reminder, students are responsible for completing the math review assignment each week. **These will be handed out each Friday and will be due the following Friday. These review assignments ARE graded each week and will be a part of their math grade. These assignments are EXTREMELY beneficial as we prepare for our comprehensive MAP test! When students receive a 69 or below, they are required to fix it and get it signed. If students receive a 79 or below they have a CHOICE to fix it. When fixed, I will average the old with the new grade. I cannot give out a grade higher than an 80 after it is fixed. 

Science- Students will be given time this week to work on their animal Power Point project. We will be using the google drive and students will share their Power Points next week. This is NOT something students need to complete at home- that time should be reserved for PRISM!

*Our plants and animals test will be next Friday, 1/31. Study guides are going home Wed. Students should rely on their science notes to study!

*Prism check #3 is this Friday. Students must have their variables (constants, independent, dependent) in their notebooks. Students should also be bringing in $3 sometime this week to cover the cost of their PRISM boxes. PRISM boxes will be brought home this week and need to be completed at home. Experiments need to be completed at home by next Friday, 1/31 for PRISM check #4 along with the data showed in a chart and a graph. This is all outlined on your student's PRISM timeline.

Reading- This week we will continue discussing predictions vs. inferences and characteristics of historical fiction with the mentor text Star of Fear, Star of Hope. Literature circles will now meet on Thursday because of the snow day. Students are expected to read the required pages and then post 3 thick questions on edmodo.com and comment on 2 other questions. 

Writing- We are starting our new unit on MEMOIRS! We will be discussing what a memoir is, interpreting important stories of our lives, and writing small about big moments. 

Have a WONDERFUL week! :)