Here is the upcoming week in a nutshell:
MATH
We will continue our work in chapter three as we learn how to add two-and-three-digit numbers. There will be a checkpoint quiz on Wednesday, October 6 to assess how well our class is grasping this skill. Remember: keep practicing those facts at home! I will begin taking a grade on our math fact timed tests on Friday, October 8.
READING
We will continue to work on the comprehension strategy of making inferences. Our class is full of super stars! The inferences they make about the stories we read are impressive!
Spelling
We are on list 6 this week: more long vowels words. We will take a pretest on Monday. Parents, to save you from searching for spelling workbooks or worksheets, I explained to students that all spelling homework is due on Fridays even though I assign specific homework each night. If you find your child in a position in which they do not have their spelling homework with them (and it's not Thursday night) they essentially have a "pass" and can turn the work in the next day.
ENGLISH
We will continue working on our descriptive writing unit while writing a class book of similes and discussing sensory language.
SOCIAL STUDIES
We will study the continents and oceans. There will be a continents and ocean test on Friday, October 8th. Look for a study guide to come home at the beginning of the week. Then we will begin to study Downers Grove. Students will learn about our town's location and history. This is an opportunity for students to relate to their studies.
SCIENCE
We will continue to study weather. Students will learn about different kinds of storms.
Have a great week!!
