Jan 9-13

Good day!  It is the last week of the second quarter. Just a quick reminder that there will be no school next Monday (PIR Day), and I will send report cards home on Friday, Jan. 20.

Reading: We are extending the Unit 2, Week 5 concept into this week as we continue delving into the question "How do people figure things out?" The students are also engaging in poetry as a means of expression. We are talking about character's point of view this week and finding examples of determining it from the text.  We will also by finishing up The BFG!

Spelling: Because this is an extended week from last, we have the same Spelling words as last week. For those kiddos that got 19 or 20 correct last week, they will not need to retake the test. If they got 18 or less than that correct, they will be taking it again on Friday.  With the exception of rewriting them in the planners, all students will have Spelling homework on Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Vocabulary: same as last week

Math: Using arrays to model multiplication problems (arranging items in rows and columns). We will begin looking into different ways to break apart factors to determine products (7 x 8) can be thought of as (3 x 8) + (4 x 8).

Writing: Finish the draft describing how-to-do something (known as the "How-To")

Science: Start the Project Lead the Way investigation of "The Science of Flight: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces".

We will also be finishing up the Winter NWEA MAP tests (Reading, Language, and Math) and the SRI test (Lexile reading level).  You will see the results of those when you get your child's report cards.

Enjoy your week!
Mrs. Urbaniak

Jan. 3 to 6

Happy New Year!

Here are our learning goals for the week:

Reading - We are starting Unit 2, Week 5, and we will be exploring the question "How do people figure things out?" This is an integral week as we investigate how people design and invent things. The students will also be focusing on the genre of poetry using alliteration, similes, and personification as elements.

Grammar: Possessive Nouns

Vocabulary Words: inventor, imagine, observer, bounce, free verse, limerick, rhyme, alliteration

Spelling Words: Digraphs (two letters used to make one sound)

Math: Use bar models and arrays to solve problems

Writing: Alliteration and personal narratives

Testing: NWEA Reading and Math tests

Stay as warm as you can!
Mrs. Urbaniak