Reading:We have started a new standard on text structure. We will be looking at differing text structure for compare and contrast, cause and effect, chronological, sequence, problem and solution and definition and description.
Summarizing Literary Text Strategy:
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, Finally
Summarizing Nonfiction Text Strategy:
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How?
Writing in a Complete Sentence Strategy:
R = Restate the question
A - Answer the question
C = Cite the source/text
E = Explain your response
Writing: We are continuing writing our 2nd narrative. Students were able to chose their writing prompt but are focusing on the elements of a narrative as well as using specific language and quotations.
Spelling Skill Unit : suffixes in consonant -y.
Core Spelling Words :
Challenge Words:
Math: We will be beginning learning about fractions! This is chapter 6 in Math in Focus. This will be guiding us to adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions. The link below is a wonderful help if your child is struggling with fractions.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions-menu.html
Social Studies: We are now working on renewable and nonrenewable energy.
Character Development: Caring
Cursive: Review all letters.
Summarizing Literary Text Strategy:
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, Finally
Summarizing Nonfiction Text Strategy:
Who, What, When, Where, Why, How?
Writing in a Complete Sentence Strategy:
R = Restate the question
A - Answer the question
C = Cite the source/text
E = Explain your response
Writing: We are continuing writing our 2nd narrative. Students were able to chose their writing prompt but are focusing on the elements of a narrative as well as using specific language and quotations.
Spelling Skill Unit : suffixes in consonant -y.
Core Spelling Words :
- There's
- Living
- They're
- Enough
- Among
Challenge Words:
- Happiest
- Beautiful
- Heavier
- Worrying
- Pennies
Math: We will be beginning learning about fractions! This is chapter 6 in Math in Focus. This will be guiding us to adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions. The link below is a wonderful help if your child is struggling with fractions.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions-menu.html
Social Studies: We are now working on renewable and nonrenewable energy.
Character Development: Caring
Cursive: Review all letters.