October 22nd, 2013
Class activities for Tuesday, October 22
Spelling: We reviewed the idea that homographs are words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings and sometimes sound different.
Cursive: Cursive workbook pp. 31-33 are due Friday.
Reading: Today was a reading and discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Today was a drafting work day.
The third and last piece of the marking period is a slightly fictionalized personal narrative, due Friday, November 1. Your student should be nearing the end of their draft by now.
Math: Students worked on math skills using MobyMax today.
Science: None today due to extra time with social studies.
Social Studies: We learned about the features of a market economy: specialization, competition, voluntary exchange, and consumer sovereignty.
- Yellow magnets: 4
- Orange magnets: 2
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 9): 8
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- Visit our Links page: keep track of all the websites we use for learning, or try something new.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
- Our Hawaiian Beach Bash Halloween Party is on Thursday, October 31, from 10-12:30. Add your name to our guest list or volunteer to help here.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
