Monday, February 27, 2012

Classroom News 2-27 to 3-2

Reminders:
Students are responsible for bringing library books back to school one week after they are checked out to renew or return.
2/29 – Author Jarrett Krosoczka visit – Thank you PTA!!!
3/11 – Daylight savings time
3/20 – First day of spring
3/21 – PTA meeting 6:30 in library


This week’s topics:
·         Writing – We’ll write cause and effect stories in small groups using cooperative writing.
·         Café – using cause and effect to infer meaning and gain comprehension
·         Vocabulary – whole, parts, set, numerator, denominator, living, non-living, animal
·         Spelling – prefixes non-, in-, re-
·         Grammar – pronoun review (singular, plural, possessive) quiz this week**

This week’s topics:
·         Review chapter 12 - measurement
·         Test on chapter 12
·         Begin chapter 13 – fractions
·         Parts of a whole and parts of a set


          We’ll be transitioning to science again and focusing on animals.  This will be a major unit for us and take quite some time.  Each student will also pick an animal and do extensive research as well as create a power point presentation showcasing what he/she has learned.  Much more information to follow!