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Reading: We continued learning how to compare texts on the same topic. We reviewed the difference between fiction and non-fiction books. Each day we read two books on the same subject and then often compared them using an organizer. We compared them whole group, with partners, and individually. Writing: We continued working on our biography projects. We finished synthesizing our research notes. Students started creating their presentations - Google Slides, poster, or Google document for "life replica." Word Study: We continued to learn about how to make words plural. We learned that words that end with f and fe change to "ves," some words become new words when plural (mouse to mice), and some words stay the same (fish, deer, etc.) Students did several different activities to practice making words plural - a singular vs. plural page, word search, and more. Math: We started learning about money this week. Students began examining the names, values, and attributes of each coin. We used various strategies to help us add a collection of coins. This included sequencing in order from greatest value to least, using a number line, and skip counting. Science:
We continued learning about weather. We discussed how the water cycle works. Students reviewed wind and air pressure. Using the weather graphs we had made throughout the year, we discussed how weather changes from month to month and season to season. Students started a STEM challenge. Their goal is to create a device that could "trap" a leprechaun. Read Across America Spirit Week! News:
Reading: This week we finished working on reading texts and answering questions about them. Students read about a prehistoric bird and Post-its. We examined the nonfiction conventions in each article that could help us learn details. Linking with our unit about the past in social studies, students read about the invention of a toothbrush. Thursday and Friday we started comparing two texts on the same topic. Writing: We continued working on our biography projects. Our goal is to study people who have shaped the world we live in. Students continued to research using books and the PebbleGo website. They then synthesized their research from both sources. Students have the choice of creating a Google slides presentation, poster, or first person narrative about their famous American. Word Study: We started learning about how to make words plural. We noticed words that need an "es" to make them plural. These were words that ended in s, sh, ch, x, and z. Students also learned the rule of words ending in a consonant and a y: change the "y" to "i" and add "es." We did different activities to practice and took a quiz on Friday. Math: We finished learning about place value to 1,000. Students practiced adding 10 more/less and 100 more/less to a 3-digit number. We focused on identifying skip counting pattern rules and continuing skip counting patterns. We reviewed the difference between the value of a number and the digit of a number. The class did several activities to practice the place value concepts we have learned. Students took the Place Value assessment on Thursday. Social Studies/Science:
We finished learning about the past and present and made an inventions timeline. On Wednesday, we began discussing weather. We learned about different kinds of weather. Students learned how to measure temperature and precipitation. We learned the three main types of clouds – cirrus, cumulus, and stratus. |
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