Last week was very productive and also full of fun. I hope the same will be true this week!
In math, we will be wrapping up our short unit on patterns. Again, the mastery of multiplication facts helps to make this unit much smoother! We will be ready for our second math test on Wednesday or Thursday. Please remember to continue working on math facts nightly!
In reading workshop, we are ready to begin small book groups and get into the "just right" chapter book. Up to this point, we have been taking a close look at the genre's and literary terms. I have been flexible with the books that my readers have been choosing as we get into routines and structures in Reading Workshop. Beginning Monday, we will all be in chapter books. I will also be sending home a list of books that are "just right"if you need help picking books at home or at the public library.
We have been been working hard during Writing Workshop time. Students have created a strong main character and started thinking about their secondary characters. They have created a want for their character and thought about what is preventing the character from getting what they want. They have planned multiple story arcs or paths that their stories could take. Thursday we began drafting, keeping in mind writers should be showing not telling. This week we will look at strong leads, powerful endings and the heart of our story.
After our first Vocab/SS Quiz, I have decided to spend more time on the vocabulary for our second unit (Native American's). We started making flash cards for vocab words. These cards will come home next week for continued practice. We will be studying Native American's for several weeks.
We also have our Field Trip to the Half Moon this week! We will jump ahead in SS slightly to learn about Henry Hudson on his ship the Half Moon. Thank you for your support in our adventure.
I have two meetings this week during school time. I am hoping for a perfect report from the substitutes! Please remind your student that when a substitute is in our class the same rules apply as when I am there.
Enjoy your Sunday!
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