Learning Units:
Reading - Poetry & Short Passages- We will read several poems and short stories as a class. Students will complete comprehension questions, as well as figurative language and author’s point of view. In reading groups we are working on MAP test preparation. This includes following directions, rereading, and proving with evidence.
Writing - Poetry - Students will begin a unit on Poetry next week. We will be going through several genres of poetry, learning about the types, comprehending the author’s figurative language, and writing our own!
Writing & History - The Louisiana Purchase - Students will work on a packet about the history of The Louisiana Purchase, having both a digital resource and a paper resource. Students will be able to use reading and writing skills to learn about the history.
Math - Measurement- Students will continue Unit 6 which covers measurement. This will include measuring in inches, liquid volume, and telling time. We will continue Rocket Math in class. Please be sure to help your child with multiplication and/or division facts at home or in the car.
Social Studies - Economics - Students will share their Business slides next week. They have been fun to listen to thus far! We have students that want to create goods, as well as students who want to provide a service.
Health - Personal Health and Illness- Students will explore the importance of personal health, and how to handle different illnesses and diseases.
Upcoming Events:
Reading - Poetry & Short Passages- We will read several poems and short stories as a class. Students will complete comprehension questions, as well as figurative language and author’s point of view. In reading groups we are working on MAP test preparation. This includes following directions, rereading, and proving with evidence.
Writing - Poetry - Students will begin a unit on Poetry next week. We will be going through several genres of poetry, learning about the types, comprehending the author’s figurative language, and writing our own!
Writing & History - The Louisiana Purchase - Students will work on a packet about the history of The Louisiana Purchase, having both a digital resource and a paper resource. Students will be able to use reading and writing skills to learn about the history.
Math - Measurement- Students will continue Unit 6 which covers measurement. This will include measuring in inches, liquid volume, and telling time. We will continue Rocket Math in class. Please be sure to help your child with multiplication and/or division facts at home or in the car.
Social Studies - Economics - Students will share their Business slides next week. They have been fun to listen to thus far! We have students that want to create goods, as well as students who want to provide a service.
Health - Personal Health and Illness- Students will explore the importance of personal health, and how to handle different illnesses and diseases.
Upcoming Events:
- Friday, April 26 - NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, April 30 - ELA MAP Testing
- Thursday, May 2 - ELA MAP Testing
- Saturday, May 4 - Family Fun Night
- Tuesday, May 7 - Math MAP Testing
- Thursday, May 9- Math MAP Testing
- Monday, May 13 - Walking Field Trip to Missouri Institute of Science
- Monday, May 20 - Awards Assembly @ 8:00am
- Tuesday, May 21 - Field Day in afternoon
- Thursday, May 23 - Last Day of School