Rainforest Virtual Tour

Check out this virtual field trip to the rainforest!

Virtual Tour of the Rainforest

Looking Ahead Week of October 3

Week of October 3, 2016

Math:  Module 1 Test is Monday; Begin Module 2 (Time)

ELA:  Wilbur's Boast (Vocabulary Quiz on Friday); Descriptive Writing; Sequencing; Main Idea; Story Elements

Social Studies: Native Americans

Science:  Rainforests

Spotlight on Learning Week of September 26

Check out what we were learning about this week!

• Math:  We completed Module 1 (Multiplication and Division).  We will test on Monday October 3.  Please look for the math review sheet in your child's binder to see what kinds of problems may be on the test.  
• ELA:  We learned how to "show, not tell" in our writing. We also began using a thesaurus in order to find more interesting words to include in our writing.  We continued learning about main idea.
• Social Studies:  We wrapped up our unit on South Carolina regions.
• Science:  We completed our unit about temperate forests.

Math Test Monday October 3

Our Math Module 1 test will be on Monday, October 3.  Please look out for a math review to come home on Thursday, September 29 to help you prepare for the types of problems that will be found on the test.  

What Are Temperate Forests?

Check out this video that sums up what a temperate forest is!

Temperate Forests

All About Food Chains

Check out this video about food chains, producers, consumers, decomposers, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores by StudyJams!
Study Jams Food Chains

Study Stack for Temperate Forests

Use this link to be directed to a Study Stack for temperate forests:

Study Stack for Temperate Forests

Friday Folders September 23

• There will be no graded papers in today's Friday folders.  You can still check on Parent Portal to keep up to date with current averages.  You can expect graded papers and progress reports to resume next week.

• There are order forms for Scholastic Books in your child's folder.  If you would like to order books for your child, you can order from these flyers. Often, these are offered at a reduced rate comparative to in stores.  For each book purchased, our class earns points that are turned into more books for our class library.  If you are interested, you can send in a check along with the form made out to Scholastic. There is also an option to purchase online using the code on the flyer.  

Amazing Me Project

Amazing Me Projects are due on October 13 (our next half day).  Looking forward to seeing your children's wonderful creations!

Looking Ahead Week of September 26

Looking Ahead

Math:  Multiplication and Division; Quiz on Monday (see videos in earlier post)

ELA: Wilbur's Boast; Narrative Writing; Narrative Elements

Social Studies:  Resources in South Carolina (Regions test on Friday)

Science:  Temperate Forests (Test Thursday-see study buddy)

Spotlight on Learning Week of September 19

Spotlight on Learning 

Week of September 19, 2016

Math:  We continued to learn how to break apart large multiplication problems by using the distributive property.  We are continuing to try to memorize multiplication facts.

ELA: We learned how to write effective leads or beginnings in our writing.  We continued to use inferencing, predicting, and making observations while we read to help us determine main idea.

Science:   We began learning about temperate forests.

Social Studies:   We finished our learning about the six physical regions of South Carolina.

Changes in Tests/Projects

Please update your calendars for the following:

Math Lessons 11-14 Quiz will be on Monday, September 26 instead of Friday, September 23.

All About Me Projects are due on Thursday October 13 instead of Thursday, September 22.

Sneak Peek Week of September 19, 2016

Week of September 19, 2016

Math:  Multiplication and Division:  Quiz Lessons 11-14 Friday

ELA:  Main Idea/Animal Homes Assessment Thursday; Narrative Writing

Social Studies:  SC Regions

Science: Forests

Math Helpers

Check out these videos to help with lessons 11-14 in math.  Arrays and tape diagrams (rectangles) are shown. Students have been practicing both strategies.

Module 1 Lesson 11

Module 1 Lesson 12

Module 1 Lesson 13

Module 1 Lesson 14

Spotlight on Learning Week of September 12, 2016

Check out what we learning about during the week of 

September 12, 2016

Math:  We continued learning about multiplication and division relationships. We began using www.multiplication.com to help us foster fluency with multiplication facts 0s through the 4s.

Reading:  We read Animal Homes and learned more about determining main idea in a reading passage.  We used the table model to help us visualize this.  Ask you child about the main idea table-the top is the main idea and the legs are the supporting details.  We also learned ways to successfully read and comprehend nonfiction works.

Science:  We wrapped up our learning about grasslands.

Social Studies:  We learned that there are 6 regions in South Carolina and began studying the characteristics of each.

Study Stack for Grasslands

      Have you ever tried Study Stack for studying?  This is a great website that allows users to create virtual flashcards to help them study for upcoming tests.  The website also generates questions that looks and feels like a test as well as offers games.

      I have prepared a Study Stack for our upcoming grasslands test. If students are familiar with these words, then they will feel confident on the test. Of course the test is not just recall of facts but application of understanding, which this website helps with.

**Also look in your child's notebook to take a peek at the grasslands study buddy.**


Click on the following link to take you to the stack.

Grasslands StudyStack

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