ELA
Reading:
Ø This month we’ll kick
off our first book project on fiction books with setting in NYS. Please be
prepared to help your student keep on track with the assignment timeline
provided.
Writing:
Ø We will be publishing
our picture books full of narrative elements.
Ø We’ll take an in-depth
look at how authors use narrative elements to tell a story
Grammar:
Ø How to use verbs and
adverbs effectively to make writing better.
Spelling
Patterns:
All tests are Thursdays!!!
Ø List 3 – long and short
i
Ø List 4 – long and short
o and u
Ø List 5 – words with the
/oo/ sound
Ø List 6 & 7 - r
controlled vowels
Math
Concepts:
o
Multiply
up to 4 digits by 1 digit
o
Multiply
2 numbers using place value and properties of addition
o
Algebraic
Patterns – using patterns
o
Estimate
reasonable answers
o
Introduction
to division
Vocabulary:
o
See
notebook for important vocab
Assessments:
o
Each
unit of study will have a pre and posttest.
You will see how much your child has grown with each concept!
o
Math
fact tests will be 10/3/12, 10/17/12, 10/31/12
Social
Studies
Concepts:
We
will be learning about NYS early people.
This study will lead into an in-depth look into NY Native
Americans.
Our
field trip to Brookside Manor will be October 9th. Please make sure to send your student on time
with a packed lunch and snack. This trip is a great kick off to our study and
students will remember the hands on experience for years to come.
There
will be homework, quizzes and tests along with this unit so make sure to check
your student’s agenda each day.
Reminders
ü Oct. 2nd
– Class Pictures
ü Oct. 3rd.
– fact test
ü Oct. 5th
– Early Release
ü Oct. 8th
– No school – Columbus Day
ü Oct. 9th
– Brookside Manor
ü Oct.
17th- Fact test
ü Oct. 26th
–Monster Mash
ü Oct.
31st – Halloween Party
We
are in need of hand sanitizer please! J
