Class News
 | In Chapter 2 of Math, we are continuing to learn about various addition and subtraction strategies as well as estimating sums and differences by using our knowledge of place value. We will continue expanding our knowledge of place value to help us understand concepts throughout our study of arithmetic. On Friday, Sept. 23rd, students will be given their Chapter 2 Study Guide in order to begin studying for their test on estimating sums and differences as well as addition and strategies strategies. The Chapter 2 Test will be Tuesday, Sept. 27th. |
 | In Science, we have learned about how Earth's atmosphere affects weather conditions and what gasses, etc are needed in order for weather to happen. We have also reviewed the water cycle and its relationship to weather conditions. Students are currently learning about weather tools used to collect weather data and will begin working a Severe Weather Phenomena (Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes) project this week. |
  | Reading: One of the most valuable reading strategies that your child could ever learn is to make inferences. This week, We will continue learning how making inferences is necessary while reading and learning about how characters change throughout a story in addition to how authors use figurative language such as adages, proverbs, and hyperboles to add meaning to stories. We will also discuss social, cultural, and historical contexts of text and the affect of such on characters, settings, and plot development. We will read several texts to help us practice using the above strategies including the text: "The Year of the Rat" in students' Reading Textbook. Writing: Our narrative stories are still a work in progress. Students are still developing their characters and working on rehearsal scenes/beginning the introduction to their narrative essays. |
 | In Social Studies this week, we are continuing our discussion of interactions between native groups in North America. Students will develop an understanding of how geography affected/affects the cultural practices of various groups/native groups. |