 Since the beginning of this year, we have been studying fractions. Students have been finding equivalent fractions by multiplying and dividing as well as comparing fractions (using benchmark fractions and common denominators). Students will take a quiz on Chapter 7 concepts (modeling and finding equivalent fractions as well as comparing fractions). We will continue reviewing how to find equivalent fractions and comparing fractions as well as begin learning how to add, subtract, and decompose fractions this week. |  We are wrapping up our Astronomy Unit. Students have learned the effects of Earth's rotation and revolution, the composition of eight planets, the effects of the moon on tides, and the different phases that occur depending on the location of the Earth, moon, and sun.. We have also discussed tools used for exploration and navigation as well as shadow lengths (causes of).
Students were given their Astronomy Study Guides on Friday, Jan. 6th. The Astronomy Test will Thursday, Jan. 12th. |
| Reading: Our reading and writing focus will intentionally go hand in hand this week. With our study of informational text, how authors uses reasons and evidence of support, applying knowledge of text structures (cause/effect, sequencing, problem/solution, descriptions, and compare/contrast), and even identifying various text features that add meaning to text, students will notice these elements in text (Reading Textbook story: Mariana Trench) as well as include these elements in their own writing/informational books. Writing: Students are working really hard to finish their Informational Books by Tuesday, 1/10. Our informational books have become ones with historical context in order to explain what we know about Colonial Times-"Bringing History to Life." Students are including various text features and elements of exceptional writing including reasons of support for main ideas, introductory statements and memorable conclusions. Later this week, we will begin working on our Opinion essays-choosing opinion topics, determining reasons for a particular opinion, researching arguments and writing arguments to support claims. | We are currently studying the American Revolution. Students will read, discuss, and determine the effects of six key battles of the American Revolution.
Students will begin creating newspaper articles and pretending to be news anchors, who are reporting the events of the key battles.  |
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