Writing and Reading:
We have a few more days of poetry to cover. We're going to be writing and reading lots of different kinds of poems, including an acrostic poem, a rhyming poem, and a free verse poem. Kids will pick their favorite poem and publish it using a medium of their choice. Later in the week, we are kicking off our big research unit. Kids will choose an animal to research, learn lots of new facts, write a research paper, and create a product to showcase what they learned. This will take several weeks and we will be starting with goal setting and the beginning stages of research.
Math:
We are continuing 3 digit subtraction. Students will learn how to subtract across zeroes, play games, and solve a word problem riddle, all to give them more practice on this important skill.
Science:
Our study of plants will continue as we learn about the parts and function of a plant. We will look at different plants that we eat and what part of the plant it is. We will grow our own plant people and learn how a seed comes with its own "lunchbox" to help nurture it as it sprouts. On Friday, kids have picked their science club and will be attending the first session of it!
Reminders:
Field trip: April 4th- close-toed shoes and disposable lunch
Family Fun and Fit Night: April 6th, 6:30-7:30. Kids must be with an adult.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
March 26-29th
Writing and Reading:
We're immersing ourselves in poetry this week. Students will read lots of poetry and learn about different poetic devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, and repetition. Students will also learn how rhyme and rhythm affect how a poem is read. A poem often has multiple meanings and so students will dive deep into the analysis of these poems to figure out the author's meaning. Finally, after lots of exposure to many different kinds of poems, students will begin writing their own poetry, using rhyme and rhythm to convey their message.
Math:
We've been learning how to add 3 digit numbers the last week and that will continue this week with a quest to solve many different word problems. Students will take a short assessment to see what they have learned. Later in the week, we will dive into 3 digit subtraction with regrouping. We will practice regrouping in the hundreds and tens place and practice using games, I-spies, and word problems.
Science:
We are beginning an exciting unit on plants and animals this week. We are beginning by looking at ecosystems and living and non-living things. Then we will learn how every living thing comes back to energy from the sun. Students will also learn about a plant's basic needs. Then on Friday, we are beginning science enrichment clubs. Students will get to choose a club to be a part of and they will go to it every Friday for several weeks.
Reminders:
No School on Friday, March 30th.
Field trip to Laguna Gloria on April 4th- permission slip coming home soon
Family Fun ad Fit Night: April 6th
We're immersing ourselves in poetry this week. Students will read lots of poetry and learn about different poetic devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, and repetition. Students will also learn how rhyme and rhythm affect how a poem is read. A poem often has multiple meanings and so students will dive deep into the analysis of these poems to figure out the author's meaning. Finally, after lots of exposure to many different kinds of poems, students will begin writing their own poetry, using rhyme and rhythm to convey their message.
Math:
We've been learning how to add 3 digit numbers the last week and that will continue this week with a quest to solve many different word problems. Students will take a short assessment to see what they have learned. Later in the week, we will dive into 3 digit subtraction with regrouping. We will practice regrouping in the hundreds and tens place and practice using games, I-spies, and word problems.
Science:
We are beginning an exciting unit on plants and animals this week. We are beginning by looking at ecosystems and living and non-living things. Then we will learn how every living thing comes back to energy from the sun. Students will also learn about a plant's basic needs. Then on Friday, we are beginning science enrichment clubs. Students will get to choose a club to be a part of and they will go to it every Friday for several weeks.
Reminders:
No School on Friday, March 30th.
Field trip to Laguna Gloria on April 4th- permission slip coming home soon
Family Fun ad Fit Night: April 6th
Friday, March 2, 2018
March 5-9
Writing and Reading:
This week in both subjects we are focusing on sensory language and poetry. We will read I Love You the Purplest and think about the images and feelings that come to mind with certain colors. We will also taste-test different foods to come up with descriptive words using our "poet's eyes." There will also be a ton of poems to read and analyze before students start writing their own poetry.
Math:
Students are doing great at dissecting these difficult multi-step word problems. We will continue practicing this week as students work on solving more missions. Then students will take what they've learned to tackle a fun game where they have to solve problems to get clues that will help them figure out where the enemy is hiding on a hundreds chart. At the end of the week, students will take an assessment to see what they have mastered.
Science:
We're learning about magnets this week and how they are used in everyday life. We will find magnetic items around our classroom and school and think about the function of the item. We will also look at electric motors and how they use magnets to run.
Reminders:
Caraway City Limits: Tomorrow, March 3rd
Spring Break: March 12-16
This week in both subjects we are focusing on sensory language and poetry. We will read I Love You the Purplest and think about the images and feelings that come to mind with certain colors. We will also taste-test different foods to come up with descriptive words using our "poet's eyes." There will also be a ton of poems to read and analyze before students start writing their own poetry.
Math:
Students are doing great at dissecting these difficult multi-step word problems. We will continue practicing this week as students work on solving more missions. Then students will take what they've learned to tackle a fun game where they have to solve problems to get clues that will help them figure out where the enemy is hiding on a hundreds chart. At the end of the week, students will take an assessment to see what they have mastered.
Science:
We're learning about magnets this week and how they are used in everyday life. We will find magnetic items around our classroom and school and think about the function of the item. We will also look at electric motors and how they use magnets to run.
Reminders:
Caraway City Limits: Tomorrow, March 3rd
Spring Break: March 12-16
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)