May 12-16

Reading and Writing

This week students will understand a story in a book versus a story on stage.  We’ll start the week off by analyzing and discussing all the elements in a drama script. Then, students will be separated into groups, given a part, and are expected to practice their drama together! They’ll also be making their very own backdrop for their play. Next week, we’ll present all our hard work and entertain our classmates and parents with our wonderful acting skills!  

We will review The Leader in Me, 7 Habits this week by creating a booklet with examples from this year.  I am proud of how well our class is using these habits at school and at home every day.  

Each day this week, students will work in their Reading A-Z books. This is a great book to practice skills such as synonyms, antonyms, silent letters, blends and digraphs, verbs, etc.

Spelling

We will practice our words throughout the week and check for understanding on Friday.  This will be our last week for spelling this year.  

Math

We are wrapping up multiplication and division this week. On Monday we will review everything we've learned and then assess on Tuesday. We want to be rock solid on our math facts before 3rd grade so we will be playing several review games the rest of the week.

We will be playing a fun game called “Swat the Fact” and will be using fly swatters. If you could let us borrow a fly swatter for the day, that would be greatly appreciated! Please make sure your name is on it so I can return it at the end of the week.   

Science/Social Studies

This week we are finishing our animal and plant unit with a review and assessment.  Then we will move into our last Social Studies unit on Economics.  We’ll discuss wants and needs and distinguish between them.  Goods and services will be introduced as we learn about the different jobs that people have in our community.  Students will discuss the role of producers and consumers in our community, state and world.

Tuesday Homework:  Find something made in another country and bring it back in the zip-lock bag that will be in the Tuesday folder.

Reminders

• No life journals this week
• Spelling check on Friday
• Library day is

Readers Theater Plays- May 23rd from 9:15-10:00 in our classroom and we would love for you to be part of the audience!