It seems as though winter is calming down, allowing us more time in the classroom! But sickness has not been on our side. We hope that everyone gets to feeling better soon. And remember, you are always welcome to come pick up any assignments missed from the school day if your child is feeling up to completing them. Of course, our first priority is making sure your child is healthy!
In reading this week, students will be learning to compare first hand and second hand accounts of the same event. We will use several short articles to help students learn the difference between someone who is writing that has experienced the event, someone who is writing that has only researched the event.
In writing, students will work on creating a narrative paper. We are looking at adding in all of the details that a narrative can contain, without losing focus by the end of the story.
Math this week is more work with fractions. We will continue to work on subtracting fractions with like denominators, problem solving with fractions, and always SIMPLIFYING when possible.
Social studies this week continue to look at Missouri in the 1800's and westward expansion. Students will begin an in class group project learning about Lewis and Clark and their expedition.
Look for our new spelling list coming home on Monday. From now on, tests will be written in cursive. Some students are really working hard on their handwriting! Impressive!
As always, continue to encourage reading independently at home. 50% of AR goals will be expected by February 10! 100% of their goal will be expected by March 16.
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