“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
Important Information
As previously mentioned, Ryan and Sumner’s moms have volunteered to be our class parents this year. Two weeks ago, I sent home a notice asking for information and $10 for our class parties. Please make sure the form and money get back to me by Tuesday, October 10th.
Scholastic Book orders are due on Wednesday, October 11th. You can place your order by going to Scholastic.com
This week, our class will utilizing the STEAM lab. We are going to be exploring bridges.
Academics
Math: We focusing on learning our multiplication facts, beginning with 2’s and 4’s, followed by 5s and 10s, and then 3’s and 6’s. Please practice the multiplication facts with your child. We will be having a test some time next week (probably Thursday, the 19th).
Science: This is our week in the STEAM lab. Students will learn about real-life bridge design. In the first activity, Paper Bridge Engineering, pairs of students will use their knowledge of forces to build a strong bridge that supports as many pennies as possible — using only paper. Then, students will research different kinds of bridges using Getepic.com. After, working in teams of two or three, students will design and construct bridges that support at least 5 lbs. using popcicle sticks. Finally, students will create an drawing of Sydney Harbor Bridge.
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
There are no spelling words this week.
TEST and QUIZZES
Friday Reading/vocabulary test on Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
Have a wonderful week! If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]