Important Information
It is a short week, and I hope everyone had an enjoyable long weekend.
If you haven’t done so, please send in the $10 for our class parties. Please make sure the form and money get back to me by Wednesday, October 16th.
This week, our class will be finishing up using the STEAM lab. Our bridges are coming together. Be sure to check out next week’s classnotes for pictures.
Academics
Math: We focusing on learning our multiplication facts. This week we will focus on 3’s and 6’s. Please practice the multiplication facts with your child. We will be having our test on Friday..
Science: This week the students are finishing the construction of their bridges using only popcicle sticks and glue.
ELA: For Unit 1, Weeks 3 and 4 our essential question is “What can traditions teach you about cultures?” The following is a list of everything we will be covering in ELA, including our vocabulary.
- Genre: Realistic Fiction
- Shared Reading: The Dream Catcher
- Anchor Text: Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
- Paired Selection: Family Tradition
- Comprehension: Visualize, Character Perspective
- Plot: Character Development
- Author’s Purpose
- Vocabulary Words
- celebrate
- courage
- disappointment
- precious
- pride
- remind
- symbols
- tradition
- Context Clues
- Antonyms
Religion: We are focusing on how God kept his promise by sending Jesus into the world. We are also practicing how to find Bible verses in the Bible.
There are no spelling words this week.
TEST and QUIZZES
Friday Math Test and Reading/vocabulary test on Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
Have a wonderful week! If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]