NOVEMBER:
Math
This month we are focusing on Multiplication. Students need to really practice their basic multiplication facts at home to help build a solid foundation. Flash cards are a great resource!
Writing
Expository Essays
We have begun expository essays this month. Students are working through the writing process as they complete pre-writes, rough drafts, edit, revise, and publish. We are focusing on writing a solid paragraph.
Reading
READ, READ, READ!!! We are reading stories from Theme 2 in our anthologies. We are also comparing and contrasting in reading centers. Ask your student how things are similar and different throughout the month to enhance this skill at home. This month's book project is a Legend and then a Movie Reel. These books can be picture books because it is a short month.
LEGEND PROJECT DUE: NOVEMBER 30th
Social Studies
Our first big unit of Social Studies will be the state of Washington. We will begin this unit soon.
Science
We have finished our Land & Water unit. This was a fun unit, and we will begin our second unit sometime after the start of the second trimester.