*Last week to bring in items for Helping Hands! We are almost at our goal of 300 items!
*Permission slips for our Caroling Field Trip went home today! Please complete and return by Friday!
What to expect this week...
Science- We are wrapping up our study on classifying living things with lesson 3 on classifying plants. Our chapter 3 test will be next Wed. Dec. 16th. A study guide will be sent home later this week- you can also view it HERE!
Writing- I could not be prouder of our class' hard work and dedication to these historical research reports- I cannot wait to celebrate their published pieces tomorrow! Check out the writing tab for the Informational Writing Checklist that we use to evaluate our work. Portfolios will come home tomorrow for you to celebrate your student's work and compare it against the checklist as a self-evaluation. Portfolios are due back with a signature by Friday.
We will spend some time later this week and next week looking into an informational writing performance task to wrap up our unit. We will look at multiple texts on a similar topic (the Transcontinental railroad), answer research questions, and write a final informational piece showing all that we have learned about this genre!
Math- This week we are dividing decimals by decimals and dividing by powers of 10 (ask your student about the song "Swoop, there it is!" and also the decimal dance!) We will be reviewing chapters 5 and 6 on Thursday, Friday, and Monday. Our ch. 5/6 test will be next Tue. Dec. 15th. We will work on a study guide in class this week.
Reading- We have been enjoying spending extra time reading aloud The Boy in the Striped Pajamas really discussing the author's perspective on the Holocaust, discussing our own opinions on the time period as well as interpreting the main character Bruno's perspective.
Social Studies- We are finishing up our study on the Age of Exploration as we discuss Spanish conquests and New Spain.
Dates/Reminders-
12/9- Early Release
12/9- Published research report celebration!
12/15- Ch. 5/6 Math Test
12/16- Caroling Field Trip & Ch. 3 Science Test
12/17- Winter Party
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