Friday, December 16, 2016

12/12-12/16

Good afternoon!  Here is what we've been learning in our classroom this week...

Reading
In our Nonfiction to Become Experts unit, we work to...

  • identify first hand vs second hand accounts
  • identify bias in sources
  • write knowledgeably about a topic
Please remember to read 30 minutes nightly!


Writing
In our Informational Article unit, writers worked to...

  • use pre-research strategies
  • research what's important to their focus questions and subtopics
  • plan our articles

Math
In our Multiplication and Division unit, mathematicians worked to...

  • solve multi-step word problems and persevere when stuck
  • assessed our learning
  • started to think how to solve real-world division scenarios

Please remember to practice your math facts nightly!  The Online Practice Buddies are also avaliable as optional homework.

Science
This week we ended our Motion and Design unit by reflecting on our learning by identifying strengths and setting goals.

Upcoming Dates

  • Next week is Spirit Week!
    • Monday: Crazy Hair Day
    • Tuesday: Crazy Sock Day
    • Wednesday: PJ Day
    • Thursday: Winter Wardrobe Day
  • 12/20: Mrs. Nagy out
  • 12/22: Half Day; Early Dismissal at 1:05
  • 12/22: Winter Parties
  • 12/23: Winter Break begins

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