3/4/24 - 3/8/24

 

Reading:  Module 3 is called "Natural Disasters."  Our vocabulary, reading, and writing will focus on nonfiction texts.  This week, our main story is called Hurricanes:  The Science Behind Killer Storms.  As always, I will mix in a few grammar lessons throughout Module 3.  Additionally, we are continuing to work with IXL skills that line up with our work in Module 3.  Lastly, we are spending class time working with our online reading resource, Amira.   

Math: In Unit 3, Module 3 we will learn about place value patterns and metric conversions, and Module 4 will help us use the area model to show division.  The Unit 3 test will be at the end of Module 4

Science:  We will spend our science time catching up on some of our social studies lessons, but when we get there our next science unit is called Watery Planet.

Social Studies:  Chapter 5, Lesson 2 will help us learn about the new European colonies set up by the French and the Dutch, and Lesson 3 will give us more detail on those first colonies in North America.

2/26/24 - 3/1/24

 

Reading:  Module 3 is called "Natural Disasters."  Our vocabulary, reading, and writing will focus on nonfiction texts.  As always, I will mix in a few grammar lessons throughout Module 3.  Additionally, we are continuing to work with IXL skills that line up with our work in Module 3.  Lastly, we are spending class time working with our online reading resource, Amira.  These short Amira reading tutoring sessions can always be done at home for additional reading support.    

Math: Unit 3, Module 2 will help us learn to add and subtract decimals, while Module 3 will be about place value patterns and metric conversions.

Science:  We are wrapping up our "Energy Savers" unit.  

Social Studies:  Chapter 5, Lesson 2 will help us learn about the new European colonies set up by the French and the Dutch.

2/19/24 - 2/23/24

 

Notes:  Valentine's Day, CoGAT testing, Too Good for Drugs, Candor Health presentations, and days off have wreaked havoc on our normal academic schedule both last week and this week.  Here's what we're trying to accomplish this week...

Reading:  Module 3 is called "Natural Disasters."  Our vocabulary, reading, and writing will focus on nonfiction texts.  As always, I will mix in a few grammar lessons throughout Module 3.  Additionally, we are continuing to work with IXL skills that line up with our work in Module 3.  Lastly, we are spending class time working with our online reading resource, Amira.  These short Amira reading tutoring sessions can always be done at home for additional reading support.    

Math: Unit 3, Module 2 will help us learn to add and subtract decimals.

Science:  We are working on our "Energy Savers" unit.  There is a small project that will accompany this unit.  Ask your learners which style of energy conservation project they chose to work on. 

Social Studies:  Chapter 5, Lesson 2 will help us learn about the new European colonies set up by the French and the Dutch.

2/12/24 - 2/16/24

 

Notes:  Our classroom Valentine's Day parties will be on February 14th.  Students do not have to bring in Valentine's Day cards, but if they do, please have them bring one for each of our 20 students.

Our Candor Health presentation will be on February 15th.  There is a permission slip for you to sign.  Please look for more information from Principal Little on what is being discussed and how to talk to your learners about this unique presentation.

Reading:  Module 3 is called "Natural Disasters."  Our vocabulary, reading, and writing will focus on nonfiction texts.   As always, I will mix in a few grammar lessons throughout Module 3.  Additionally, we are continuing to work with IXL skills that line up with our work in Module 3.  Lastly, we are spending class time working with our online reading resource, Amira.  These short Amira reading tutoring sessions can always be done at home for additional reading support.    

Math: Unit 3, Module 2 will help us learn to add and subtract decimals.

Science:  We are working on our short "Energy Savers" unit.  There is a small project that will accompany this unit.  Ask your learners which style of energy conservation project they chose to work on. 

Social Studies:  We finally wrapped up Chapter 5, Lesson 1 with collaborative slideshows and presentations.  Chapter 5, Lesson 2 will help us learn about the new European colonies set up by the French and the Dutch.

2/5/24 - 2/9/24

 

Reading:  Module 3 is called "Natural Disasters."  Our vocabulary, reading, and writing will focus on nonfiction texts.   Additionally, we are continuing to work with IXL skills that line up with our work in Module 3.  Lastly, we are spending class time working with our online reading resource, Amira.  These short Amira reading tutoring sessions can always be done at home for additional reading support.  

Math: Unit 3, Module 1 is going to help us understand decimal number sense and place value before we get into Module 2 on adding and subtracting decimals.

Science:  Our next science unit is "Energy Savers."  At the end of this unit, every student will go home with their very own energy-saver kit courtesy of ComEd/Nicor Gas.

Social Studies:  Chapter 5, Lesson 2 will help us learn about the new European colonies set up by the French and the Dutch.