Welcome back to school! Mark your Calendar
4/5 School Resumes
4/13 Inventions Due
4/15 Spring Open House
Spelling:
Rule: words with the prefixes "mis" and "dis"
The test will be on Friday.
Reading:
This week we will learn about Pourquoi Tales. Pourquoi Tales are folktales that explain how something in nature came to be. Pourquoi is a French word that means "Why." Our reading strategies for the week will be self-questioning and personification. At the end of our study, the students will write their own versions of Pourquoi Tales.
English:
We will begin our Hero expository essays. We will brainstorm a list of character traits and behaviors of a hero. Then, each student will identify a hero that has affected them in their own life. The children will fill out a graphic organizer to plan out their writing about their hero. Then, they will move on to their rough drafts.
Math:
We will continue to focus on multiplication of 3 & 4 digit numbers. We will complete Chapter 9 and move on to specific lessons in Chapter 10. The Chapter 9/10 Math Test is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, April 14th.
Social Studies:
We are moving on to Chapter 11. This chapter explores the people of the southwest. We will kick off the first lesson which explores the life of the Navajo.
Science:
This week, we will continue with our study of simple machines. We will compete Lessons 2 & 3 and prepare for the Chapter 17 Test. The Chapter 17 Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 15th. All students should continue to work on their inventions at home. Use your invention calendar to help you stay on track.
