I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving break. Snow is just around the corner. Please make sure your student has boots, gloves, a hat... everything they need to stay warm and dry outside at recess. I suggest that students bring an extra pair of socks to change into. It's hard to focus with soggy socks on your feet:)
Science
This week students investigate which kinds of birds are likely to visit a bird feeder based on what they eat. In the activity, students will design a bird feeder. Students first draw their own bird feeder design to attract a specific type of bird. Then they build a prototype of their bird feeder using available materials.Social Studies
This week we will learn about the five themes of geography: Location, Place, Human-environment interaction, Movement, and Region.
Math
We are half way through unit 3, which focuses on subtraction strategies. This week we will specifically practice finding missing numbers in a subtraction equation in any location.
Word Study
Words to practice spelling: friend, it, be, where, get, at, who, about, an, yes
Words to practice reading: long i digraphs (bright, pie, sigh)
Reading
This week we will discuss character traits and feelings. We will continue to practice comprehension strategies, specifically being able to ask and answer questions.
Writing
We will begin to look at and write opinion papers. This will be a main focus throughout the trimester.
