February 16th, 2012
Class activities for Thursday, February 16
Spelling: We reviewed the idea that some words have silent letters:
- cut/cute
- rat/rate
- hug/huge
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Students worked on the draft of their persuasive letter today. Homework is to continue drafting the letter.
Our next writing project is a persuasive “letter to the editor” about a way to improve our school or community. Here is more information about this project, and here’s a checklist to help with writing the letter. This piece will be due Monday, February 27.
Math: We reviewed the partial products method of multiplication today (the book calls this the expanded algorithm). The students also learned or reviewed the standard method of multiplication. Homework is to finish Journal P6-2.
Science: None today due to extra time with writing.
Social Studies: We listened to the songs, This is Your Land and American, the Beautiful and looked at maps to find physical characteristics of the United States. Homework is to finish the Physical Characteristics page if not done in class.
- Yellow magnets: 3
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 4
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at JupiterGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with JupiterGrades?
Notes:
- Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are in March. Grab your spot here.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
