ELA
Reading:
Ø We will be learning how to
participate in literature circles with the mentor text Rip Van Winkle in
class. This book is set in the Catskill Mts. & in Dutch Colonial life so
it’s a perfect tie into our socials studies concepts and our NYS settings book
project.
Writing:
Ø The focus will be on dialogue
within stories. We’ll explore how word
choice can make all the difference and how to use quotation marks. .
Grammar:
Ø Run-on vs. fragment sentences and
quotations.
Spelling
Patterns: All tests are Thursdays!!!
Ø List 13 – possessive nouns using
apostrophes
Ø List 14- commonly misspelled
words
Ø List 15 – words with ei, ie, and
eight
Math
Concepts:
Factors, Multiples & Patterns
o
How can you
find factors?
o
How are
factors and multiples related?
o
How can you
tell if a number is prime or composite?
o
How can you
make and describe patterns?
Concepts: Fraction
Equivalence & Comparison
o
How can
models show equal fractions?
o
How can you
use multiplication to find equivalent fractions?
o
How can you
find simplest form and common factor?
o
How can you
use benchmarks to compare fractions?
o
How can you
order fractions?
Assessments:
o
1/14/14 & TBD
Social
Studies
Concepts:
We’ll be taking
an in-depth looking into both how Europeans explored what is now NYS and how
the Dutch settled this area. It’s amazing how much history is in our how
backyard!
While we study we’ll pair our
text book with both fiction and non-fiction sources of information.
There will
be homework, quizzes and tests along with this unit so make sure to check your
student’s agenda each day.
Reminders
ü 1-20 Martin
Luther King Jr. Day – No School
ü 1-22 i-ready
test for reading
ü 1-28 i-ready
test for math
ü 1-31 Half
day dismissal at 11:00
ü 1-31 Book
orders due – don’t forget to use your holiday coupon!!
