Week 22

I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the Superbowl this past weekend!

On Monday we are having our Valentine’s Party. Thank you to everyone who has sent in goodies and crafts for our party.

Extra Effort Opportunity projects are due on Tuesday, February 15th. I can’t wait to see what everyone brings in.

Scholastic Book orders are due on Wednesday, February 16th. Our class code is GZBYH. You can order online at https://clubs.scholastic.com/

Next week is winter break. I encourage everyone to take a break and relax!

Math

This week we are working on fractions. We will be having a quiz on Thursday.  Additionally, you may have noticed that I have been sending home fluency practice worksheets. These worksheets should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

ELA

We are having all ELA tests this week, including Spelling.

Anchor Text: The Albertosaurus Mystery

Comprehension Skills and Strategies

  • Target Skills
    • Conclusions
    • Point of View
  • Target Strategy
    • Visualize

Target Vocabulary

  • fossils
  • clues
  • remains
  • evidence
  • prove
  • skeleton
  • uncovering
  • buried
  • fierce
  • location

Vocabulary Strategy

  • suffix -ly

Grammar

  • adjectives that compare

Spelling: age, space, change, jawbone, jacket, giant, pencil, circle, one, large, dance, jeans, bounce, huge, nice, place, excited, and gigantic. 

Social Studies

We are finishing cost/benefit and beginning to learn about what it means to invest, what is human capital and what is an occupation. We will focus on planning ahead and what it takes to be successful in a job.

Test and Quizzes

Wednesday  Religion Memory

Thursday  Math Quiz

Friday All ELA Tests

Have a wonderful week, and if you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]