Week of Nov. 1-5

Math: Perimeter and beginning lessons on the concept of multiplication
Reading: Continuing lessons on different types of comprehension questions. We have learned about “Right There” and “Think and Search” questions. This week we include “Author and Me” and “Own My Own” questions.
Writing: Continuing lessons that focus on learning about adding details to writing.
Social Studies: Beginning a unit on government. The first lessons focus on how communities meet their needs.
Science: Gravity, friction and magnetism

Snapshot of the Week of Oct. 25-29

Snapshot of the Week of Oct. 25- 29
Math : Customary and metric linear measurement
Reading: We will be learning about different types of comprehension questions. Next week we will begin with the first two types: Right There and Think and Search. Learning about types of questions will help students be able to analyze the questions they are being asked and have strategies for locating the information in the text to correctly respond. In addition, learning about different types of questions will be a helpful tool as we begin to work on book discussions. Students write questions and discuss the answers with their peers.
Writing: We will be celebrating the completion of our first published piece. Mini lessons will focus on learning about adding details to their writing in order to elaborate ideas.
Spelling: Test on Friday
Science: Exploring mechanical energy

Snapshot Week of Oct. 18-22

Here is a snapshot of what we are working on this week:

Math: Telling time, double bar graphs, and understanding the importance of a key on pictographs.
Reading: Continue the integration of social studies in the reading and lessons on monitoring comprehension and making connections.
Writing: Finish publishing our writing. Work on small moments to be used later in the teaching of revision.
Science: A lesson on mixing matter and lessons on energy.

Snapshot of the Week Oct. 12- 15

Here is a snapshot of the week:

Math: Identifying and describing patterns in a table, reading a thermometer, solving word problems involving temperature, and reading a clock.

Reading: Mini lessons will focus on checking for understanding and making connections as you read. We will be reading material that integrates social studies concepts. Students will be responsible for responding to questions about the readings.

Writing: Continuing to take a personal narrative paper through the writing process.

Social Studies: Finishing a unit on people in history and learning about various organizations that help people in the community (Ex. Red Cross).

Science: Lessons on magnets and mixing matter.

Snapshot of the week Oct. 4-8

Here is a snapshot of what we are working on this week:

Math: 3-digit subtraction with regrouping and addition and subtraction word problems.

Reading: Finishing reading assessments that will be shared at parent conferences. Lessons on thinking as you are reading and how to track your thoughts as you read.

Writing: Continuing to take a paper through the writing process.

Social Studies: Finishing research on important historical figures (such as Harriet Tubman, Jane Addams,..)

Science: Experiments on matter