There just doesn't seem to be enough hours in our school day to accomplish all of the fantastic learning activities I have planned for your child! It always amazes me how in depth our conversations become during this month. You truly have some deep thinkers, which enhance all of our discussions!
What to expect this week...
In reading we will continue our character discussion with Because of Winn Dixie. Your child is able to name a characteristic that describes a character and then give a specific detail from the text to support this. We will begin to choose a characteristic and continue to find multiple evidence of this specific trait. I had planned on beginning book groups last week, however, they will begin this week!
Our personal narratives are coming along! We are in the "try-it" stage. They sit for a mini-lesson, hear a story by a mentor author, and then "try" the specific skill that has been taught with their own piece. We are beginning to write with such detail!
In math we'll continue estimating and begin looking at estimating differences. We will begin discussing addition and subtraction equations, discuss reasonableness and have a math chapter test towards the end of the week! Be sure you continue to practice math facts at home. We are entering our third week of math fact quizzes and should all be moving from 10s and 11s.
This week we'll begin to discuss the upcoming election and learn about each candidate and their running mates. Any conversations you have with your child at home will enhance ours here in the classroom!
Our plants continue to grow nicely! We will be observing the growth spurt and learning about each part of the plant and discussing photosynthesis.
Here's to another fantastic week!
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