Language Arts
Word Study
Remember that Word Study work is dome primarily at school during our Language Arts center time.
The class has brainstormed this past week to make sure the work can be completed in-class, and I believe we have come up with a system that will work for the rest of the year. The quizzes will usually be on Mondays; which will be meaning and context-based, rather than purely spelling. Last week's test was matching the words with their synonyms. This week will be using the words correctly in sentences. New words will be given on Tuesday. Make sure to review the words with your students throughout the week and weekend in preparation for the quizzes. The words for this week can be found here.
Writing
We are continuing our persuasive essays this week revolving around the argument of whether wild cats should be aloud to be kept as animals. We read this article, and the students are choosing a side. If your student tries to convince you on getting a tiger as a new pet...encourage the persuasion and let them explain!
Math
This week we are focusing on subtracting whole numbers, problem solving with word problems, and preparing for the Chapter 1 test on Friday. Look for math homework every day this week for review of the Chapter 1 skills.
Social Studies
We will be wrapping up the Northeast Region chapter this week. Each student has vocabulary flash cards to study from, and will have a review study sheet on Thursday to bring home for practice. The test will be Friday as well.
A few more reminders:
- Please sign your student's assignment notebook nightly for ongoing communication and as a way for me to monitor their daily 20 minutes of reading at home.
- There is a fundraiser kickoff assembly on Tuesday - look for the packet coming home!
- Early dismissal on Wednesday - kids get out at 12:30.
- Thursday is Curriculum Night - reminders will be sent home this week.
- Friday is Picture Day!
Have a great week!
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