I wish this week could move in slow motion, but we can't stop time. Monday was gone in the blink of an eye. We are having another great week in Room 262! The students are working to complete our Civil War Scrapbooks. Also, don't forget that our Biography Project is due on Friday (if you have turned in a flash-drive, I will be sending those home with you by the end of the week).
New Adventures This Week
Math - We are working on long division. So far, students have worked on problems with single digit quotients, double digit quotients, and triple digit quotients. We will be developing our understanding of remainders and decimal division tomorrow. We will also review their study guide tomorrow in small groups during math time. The end of term assessment is on Thursday.
Social Studies - We finished fighting the Civil War. It is now time to begin discussing Reconstruction. Students will be working on a Sharecropping activity tomorrow. I also have a surprise in order for them to experience what life might have been like during this period of time. We will have our Reconstruction assessment on Friday mcorning.
Science - We have wrapped up our studies of cells, genetics, and microorganisms. We will play a review game of jeopardy tomorrow, as well as review the study guide information. Our end of term assessment will be on Thursday.
ELA - Students completed the end of term writing assessment today. Students also began work on the end of term UOI assessment. I am impressed with the progress the students are making in their writing. Many students still need to complete a battle essay by the end of this week. Next term, we will have an intensive focus on spelling and grammar skills during workshop.
Reading - We will have our Reading assessment tomorrow. Students need to make sure they know the different types of text structure used in informational text. Some students were confused about the differences between sequence and chronological.
Text Structures to Know
-Sequence: Steps in order (does not show time - think step by step, directions)
-Chronological: In order of time (dates, timeline, ages)
-Problem/Solution: Basically cause & effect with an opinion, and an answer.
-Cause/Effect: Explains reasons why
something happened, or explains the effects of something
-Compare/Contrast: Shows what’s in common and
what’s different
Parents - Students received information in their red folders from the office about ordering pictures.
Important Dates
October 31 - Author Visit
November 6th - Village Gathering (I will send out more information in our weekly email)
November 11th - Tybee Parent Meeting (6-7)
November 19th - Literary Cafe
Have a great night!
Mrs. Prophet
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