Curriculum:
Language Skills
During reading and writing we will be working on Character Study and learning how to infer the author description of the character through feelings, actions, conversations and illustrations.
I will be doing the modeling for them, but they will be using their independent reading books. I will be putting them into small reading groups with the same book to use for each group. Please make sure they are in
the book bags/backpacks each night. It is quite difficult if they do
not have their reading material with them in class.
Spelling/Vocabulary
We will begin our vocabulary word this week. They will get two words each day to learn. We will be using our dictionary skills and also our new Vocabulary Books. Thank you for helping fund this book.
Vocabulary is a skill all the students need to develop. I am sure this book and our process will indeed help them to be successful.
Math:
We are review subtraction with 4 and 5 digit numbers -- estimating numbers and regrouping over zeros. We will also be doing problem solving. This skill needs lots of practice.
On the test we took on Friday and that you will get back this coming week, you will notice scores that may be 10/8. This means that I gave 8 problems for the students and 2 bonus problems and that they got all 8 plus the bonus. However, in some cases you will notice that they got the bonus questions but miss the problems in the main test. Just means I need to review the process, which is what we will be doing.
Science:
We are continuing our study of the solar system and will be taking a vocabulary test this week.
The words will come home on Monday for Tuesday quiz.
Social Studies:
There will be a few tests this week to assess their mapping skills -- directions, scales, graphing.
Art:
The students had a great lesson with Mrs. Prescott this week on "dot art" from Australia.
Reminders:
Cookie dough sales are underway for Rainbow, a great program that helps many students with
their social skills.
Tuesday we will have flag salute in honor of Veterans'Day at 9:20.
Wednesday there is no school.
If you have any questions feel free to email me.
Have a good week!
Ms. Caldera