 This week, we are continuing our study of multiplying one-two digit numbers by multi-digit numbers. We have been using the area model/partial products (see example below for 24 x 6) the distributive property and knowledge of basic multiplication facts to help us multiply. |  In Reading, we will continue the practice of making inferences to better understand text as well as focus on the author's craft of using point of view (in addition to determining the difference between primary and secondary sources) to convey what characters are thinking/feeling, etc. We will also revisit how author's develop themes, how characters change/behave based on historical, cultural, and social context written by an author, as well as central/main idea. Our narrative writings are almost complete. As a reminder, students have created story arcs which are like the outlines for their narrative essays. Their story arcs include the introduction (introducing the characters, setting, etc.), rising action (telling the central idea of their narratives), climax (introducing the conflict in their narratives), falling action (explaining how the character is attempting to solve the problem in their narratives), and the resolution (explicitly stating how the conflict is resolved and explaining/synthesizing all of the character(s) actions throughout the narrative. This week we will focus on powerful endings and revising/editing our writings using a narrative rubric. |
Originally, our Weather test was scheduled for Friday, Oct. 14th. We have moved this test to Tuesday, Oct. 18th. Students were previously given study guides for Weather a week ago (I will remind students to bring home their study guides tomorrow.) Tomorrow, we will continue reviewing for this test and then show the world (okay, maybe just parents and the teacher) what we know about weather! : ) Our next unit of study will be Astronomy!  | Our study of native groups and their interactions among similar groups of people has led us into the study of exploration and how natives interacted with explorers. Last week, began discussing reasons that explorers explored as well as the Columbian Exchange including resources, food, etc. that we introduced to/exchanged with natives. Eventually, this discussion will lead us into the colonies created as a result of exploration with students learning about the governments and culture of each of the colonies (French, Dutch, English, and Spanish colonies). |
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