Math-We are finishing up our unit on basic fractions and decimals. Our topic test will be either Thursday or Friday, depending on how confident the kids are feeling. Next week we will begin our unit on adding and subtracting fractions.
Reading- Our guided reading groups are continuing to run smoothly. Two of the groups are almost finished and will be getting started on another novel! Please make sure your child is reading at home each night.
Spelling-Our spelling list this week is focusing on the rules for changing singular nouns to their plural form. We are focusing on when to use "es" vs. "s", and when you change the "y" to "i" and add "es", and when you just add an "s." (It comes down to phonics rules--you change the "Y" if a consonant comes before it, you simply add an "s" if it is a vowel+y at the end.)
Social Studies- We have learned an awful lot about Lewis and Clark, and are now learning about The War of 1812. Westward Expansion is such a fun unit!
Science-We are really focusing on the vocabulary for current electricity this week. We will be doing some great activities with circuits next week!
Writing- Most of the students are doing well with the organization and ideas in their writing. At the beginning of the year, many struggled with getting ideas down on paper. We are now going to be working on punctuation and spelling in our writing. These are proving to be two areas that many of the students are really struggling with. Please help your child proofread his/her writing. Also, be looking for a few editing/proofreading assignments to come home as homework next week.
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