Writing:
We're focusing on expository writing this week. This means students will think of subjects in which they are experts and write about those. Maybe your child knows a lot about dogs, they could write about how to care for a dog. Or maybe they know a lot about swimming, they could write about the different swimming strokes. Students will brainstorm possible topics and then write brief stories sharing their knowledge.
Reading:
Social studies and reading are integrated this week as we study good citizenship. Students will learn the difference between rights and privileges and learn what responsibilities a good citizen has. We will also read about some past good citizens, such as Paul Revere and Abigail Adams and see what good citizenship traits they possessed.
Math:
This week we are moving into two digit addition. Students will learn several different strategies to help them add, such as splitting the second number into parts and partial sums. This week we are not learning the traditional regrouping algorithm. We want students to have a solid understanding of numbers and place value before we learn that strategy so we ask please don't focus on it at home.
Science:
Our study of matter and physical properties continues with several fun experiments on changing matter. We will freeze liquids to see how we can change the state of matter. We will also make paper airplanes and pipe cleaner towers to focus on physical properties.
Question of the week:
If blood is red, why do our veins look blue?
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