Math: Multiplication continues!! This week we will review all factors.
Students need to begin memorizing the multiplication facts (0, 1, 2, and
3's). We will work on multiplication and division fact families.
Reading: The class will continue to read Molly's Pilgrim this week. We will
practice comprehension strategies in small groups. Vocabulary words are
immigrant, Cossack, tenement, synagogue, pilgrim, Yiddish. Vocabulary test is
Friday.
Language: Students will review the parts of a friendly letter. In writer's
workshop, we will be writing friendly letters.
Social Studies: This week we will review early settlers of LA as well as
customs and traditions. There will be a unit test on LA settlers on Friday
11/20/09.
Spelling Words -
Review Words
weak creek cream
freeze sixteen chick
lunch crunching thick
sandwich shock washing
dishpan shadow thread
spree spread spray
strong cheese
**The students have a homework notebook with their vocabulary words and
spelling words. Any written homework should be done in this notebook.
** Students should start reviewing addition and subtraction facts each night.
This might be a helpful website: www.aplusmath.com
** Students should be reading at least 15 minutes each night!
** Please be sure to check student planners each night for homework
assignments.
** Students can bring a healthy snack for the morning. Also, students can
bring a water bottle to keep at their desk.