Mr. Smrekar

Update- 1/28/13

Below is a list of what we are learning:

Math-

-Find the missing factor/ unknown whole number

-Values in multiplication or division equations

-Use multiplication strategies to solve division equations

-Fractions on a number line

-Comparing fractions (Same numerator discussion/ Same numerator discussion

-Equivalent fractions

-Practice memorization of facts. (Will be graded in the 4^th quarter) We will begin daily timed tests this week. Students must show knowledge of each number to move to the next.

-This week we will practice 1 digit factors multiplied by 10s.

Grammar-

For the next few weeks you child will learn about:

Adjectives(review) adverbs, conjunctions, complex sentences, quotation marks and commas in dialogue, suffixes(ing,ed,ies,ness)

Reading-

Main ideas – Details – Compare and Contrast stories of our historical figures from Social Studies

We will soon learn about point of view and fables, folktales, and myths.

Writing-

The students have entered several of writings into their writing journals. Last week we began informational writings from research the class did in the computer lab. After we finish informational writing, in 2 weeks, we will return to narrative practice.

Social Studies/ Science-

Mary McLeod Bethune and Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Once we finish historical figures we will move into science where we will study habitats and rivers.

Ongoing Reminders: