This week in literacy we will continue talking about the comprehension strategy of questioning. OUr literature connection for the week will be Galimoto. We will discuss our questions before, during and after reading as well as record them in writing. Students will also practice this strategy in guided reading and independently during their read to self time.
During Writer's Workshop, we will introduce the main event. In a personal narrative, the main event is the heart of the story containing actions, thoughts and observations. The main event of the story tells, in detail, the experience that the author is sharing with the reader. To introduce this important topic, we will discuss the difference between a fully developed main event and a summary. We will be looking at different writing samples in order to show high standards of writing.
Unit Six continues on in math this week. Our lessons will focus on gathering data, graphing data, word problems and double digit subtraction. We will introduce the concept of subtraction with trading (also known as regrouping or borrowing). This is the first introduction of this skill. It is not a secure skill at this point, but it is by Trimester Three. While working on the Unit Six content, we will also continue practice core skills such as double digit addition, coins, time and place value.
In science, we have begun our weather unit. We are starting this unit by talking about the season cycle. Students will be working on a project in class to answer our driving question: "What is the best season for someone to visit Shrewsbury?" We will also discuss the change in seasons as it relates to the Earth's position to the sun.
If you wish to order from the Scholastic Book Orders this week, please submit your paper or electronic form by Friday!
Homework as usual this week! Nightly math homework Mon-Thurs and reading homework due on Friday!
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