Math- We are working on our new unit of measurement! We are working on changing linear units, customary capacity and weight, metric capacity and mass, and elapsed time. Ask your student about the metric measurement song AND motions! :) Assignment #4 is due Friday.
Science- We are wrapping up our plants and animals units by sharing our animal Power Points- so far I am VERY impressed with our presenters! We will begin our study on Earth and Space this week. Our last PRISM check is this Friday. I will be checking conclusions in their PRISM notebooks. There are plenty of examples in their science notebooks- students know that their conclusion should have 5 parts! PRISM boards are DUE next Friday, 2/14. I cannot wait to see the hallway FILLED with PRISM boards! I could not be prouder of all the work and effort your students have put into these projects! PRISM night is Thursday, Feb. 20th.
Reading- We will begin to focus on the strategy of close reading. We will discuss the importance of repeated readings in order to "dig deeper" in to a text's meaning. Literature circles are due Thursday. Ask your student to show you their edmodo account and check their 3 thick questions and 2 comments that are due each week. Also, ask your student what he/she is learning about their historical time period from their historical fiction novel- these could be GREAT discussions!
Writing- I am LOVING our unit on memoirs- your kids are proving to be COURAGEOUS writers! It takes courage to write about yourself and to reflect on your emotions and life experiences- I am so proud of our writers! We are learning about adding depth to our writing, studying and planning structures, drafting, revising, and editing this week. Students are receiving new words this week- spelling test and contract due date is Fri. 2/14.
Reminders:
Wed. 2/12- Early Release
2/14- PRISM due
2/17- No School- President's Day
2/20- PRISM night
2/28- Field Trip to Science Center
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