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]