WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18 - NOVEMBER 22

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18 - NOVEMBER 22

Wed., Nov. 27 No School – Thanksgiving Break
Thur., Nov. 28 No School – Thanksgiving Break
Fri., Nov. 29 No School – Thanksgiving Break

HOMEWORK:
Math:   Students have a 2-sided decimal review- 10 problems
Science:  Study the study guide for the quiz
Reading: Study the study guide for the Assessment.

READING HOMEWORK PROJECT DUE DECEMBER  4TH -NOT 1ST
Students have an assignment that is due December 1st. They have received the assignment and instructions to take home. They will use the chapter book they are reading at home/ between home and school to complete a character cube. One of the goals is to be sure kids are reading at home in addition to school.

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FUSION PAGE   Mrs. Blowers Fusion Page
You can find fractions and other math links here as well as spelling, grammar, and sites for reading.

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MATH:  (Practice sites and games for this unit are under the "MATH" tab)

  This week we reviewed previously learned concepts and added in comparing decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, and rounding decimals. 
Just an FYI- our next unit will be multiplying and dividing fractions. We will review previous fraction skills throughout our Place Value unit.
PLEASE have your kids work on their math facts!! They are able to do XTRAMATH at home on the computer in addition to flashcards and other practice activities.
  There are some decimal tutorials under the "MATH" tab. 

READING
  We completed Long Way from Chicago in Book Club. Throughout, we have been working on a various comprehension strategies, discussing story elements, theme, plot, character motive, using text evidence, and vocabulary. Students completed a study guide for the Assessment on Monday.
 
WRITING:   
  Students read their tribe reports to the class. I sent home their graded rubric and your child can show you their comments and report on their Google docs.Friday we began a short story, "My Life in a Snow Globe." After break we will begin a persuasive piece.

SCIENCE:  We played jeopardy to review for the quiz as well as studied in class. Students have a study guide at home to practice for the quiz. The test for this unit will be right before Christmas. 

SPELLING:
  Students took the lesson 10 test on Friday. We worked on prefixes and adjectives this week.
Next week there will be no test as it is only a 2 day week.
If your child wants to play games/ practice tests, go to:
Spelling City