Classroom Update

Reading:
This week during Reading, we discussed how to create a movie in your mind as you read, how to be empathetic with characters, and we noticed how author's change the image of characters throughout the text.  We finished reading Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, and we will begin reading Tiger Rising (during Reading) and The Whipping Boy (during Read Aloud).

Writing:
We finished publishing the Best Part of Me early in the week.  The rest of the week the students were allowed free writing time.  I wanted to give the students time to write without any stipulations.  I am impressed with how well the students have been working during independent writing time!

Math:
During Math this week, we talked about how multiplication relates to division.  We finished our first Math unit, and we will review and take the topic test on Wednesday.  On Thursday, we will start our second unit which focuses on patterns.  We will study both shape and number patterns.  I am eager for you to join our Math lessons during Mighty Math Week!  If you have not yet signed up using SignUpGenius, please do so this week.

Social Studies:
In Social Studies this week, students paired up and started a PowerPoint project.  The project covers urban, suburban, and rural areas.  Students are really excited about this project!  They will present their projects to their fellow students later this week. 

                            


I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend with your family!