Literacy: We will wrap up our summarizing lessons this week and take the final unit assessment for our Main Ideas and Summarizing unit. Following the assessment, students will participate in literature circle discussions using the skills we've been learning throughout the unit. Towards the end of the week, students will choose the book they will read. During the writing block, students will type the paragraphs they worked on last week, and they will learn to use transition words and build stronger introduction and conclusion sentences. We will also begin writing essays about short texts later in the week and early next week.
Math: The final lessons in Unit 2 will be taught this week. The lessons focus on geometry skills including triangles, quadrangles, and patterns. You can expect the corresponding Home Links as homework. The Unit 2 assessment will take place early next week. Study guides will be sent home Friday of this week.
Science: "The Force of Magnetism" is the title of the second investigation in our Energy Unit. Students will explore magnetism, learn about the magnetic fields, and investigate the force of a magnet. Some reading may be assigned as homework - please check your child's planner. Information on the Quarter Project will be sent home later in the week. This project is science related - specifically, circuits and energy transfer.
Important Reminders:
Wednesday, 11/15 Parent-Teacher Conferences; no school for students
Thursday, 11/16 40 BC Check-In (8 entries total)
Wednesday, 11/22 - Friday, 11/24 Thanksgiving Break; no school
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