This week's quote was "If you can't think of anything nice to say,
you aren't thinking hard enough!."
Our class nominated MACY for being a positive role model for others!
Curriculum Updates (Papers came home today in the white folder.)
Reading: We began the novel Rain Reign. Every five chapters, we are gathering in small groups to discuss various aspects of the story. Every thirteen chapters, the girls will take a comprehension assessment to monitor their understanding of the story. The story centers around Rose, a fifth-grader who has autism and loves to talk about homonyms. At this point in the story, we are focusing on understanding what makes Rose different and how the world interacts with her.
Math: We are currently working on 2 by 2 digit multiplication. We are tightening up the process of solving and checking our work. I have shown the students "Lattice Multiplication" for a challenge. Next week, I plan to review and extend division.
Language Arts: We are beginning the work of diagramming sentences to fully understand the function of words. This should aid our reading and writing. We are focusing on prepositional phrases to extend our sentences, as well. I read the story The Velveteen Rabbit as a mentor text to kick off our next writing topic. Students will brainstorm and write about their favorite stuffed animal.
This week's "THUNK" question:
Which is more important, being right or being nice?
Social Studies: We are continuing our work on the timeline of the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800s. Students are now in the project development stage that will continue as we learn more through the timeline and non-fiction research.
- Carpool helper next week: HAZEL SCHELL
- "Special Week" Student next week: HAZEL SCHELL
- Fourth Grade Field Trip to the Capitol Wed., Dec. 6 (9:30-11:30)
- BRENNA REED'S half birthday is December 8!
- Holiday mug due by Fri., Dec. 15!
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