Reading: This week in reading, we will use articles from Time for Kids to work on our focus skills. We will work on making a timeline, answering open ended questions, and answering the research questions. We will also work on using context clues to define unfamiliar words.
Book Report: The next book report is due on Friday, April 15. The students may select from the following options: a book sandwich, a book quilt, an A to Z about the book, make a book jacket, or take an accelerated reader test.
Math: In math we started unit 8. The first lesson of this unit focused on equivalent fractions. The second lesson focused on adding mixed numbers with common denominators and uncommon denominators. The students also learned about subtracting and multiplying fractions. They learned how to find a product of a whole number and a fraction. Last week they learned how to calculate the percent of a discount. They also learned how to find the whole given a fraction or percent. The last lesson in unit 8 was dividing fractions. The test over unit 8 is Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will start unit 10. The first two lessons focus on solving pan balance problems. The third lesson focuses on algebraic expressions.
Writing: This week in writing the students will begin their research. We will use books and computers to research their topics. We will review how to take notes from the different resources.
Science: This quarter our unit in science focuses around using the microscope. The students have learned about the parts of the microscope and how to prepare a slide. The students also looked at their hair and thread, and they wrote down their observations. They learned about the range of view. This week they will observe a penny. They will also start to learn about the parts of a plant cell and be able to observe one under the microscope. We will also use stains to highlight different parts of the cell.
Social Studies: We will go back to social studies after we finish the science unit.
Spelling Unit 24 Words:
subtract distract contract complex distrust extra improve instead Congress
English conflict exchange pumpkin sandwich Christmas construction luncheon
complaint transform although cassette devised persuaded deceive dictionary
punctuation unstressed abbreviation approve substance parsley puncture
hatchet laughter purchase nutrients proteins vitamins calorie carbohydrates
Important Information:
If your child submitted Read for Success, they will be getting the tickets in mid-May.
Important Dates:
Math test Tuesday, April 12
Spelling test Wednesday, April 13
Book report due Friday, April 15
Spelling test Wednesday, April 13
Book report due Friday, April 15
