January 30th, 2014
Class activities for Thursday, January 30
Spelling: We learned another rule for adding suffixes: for words ending in y, change the y to i before adding the suffix, except for ing.
Cursive: Cursive workbook pp. 64-65 are due Monday.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Students selected a library book on which to write a literary essay. Here are the main parts of a literary essay:
- Introduction with the name of the book, summary, and the theme of the book
- At least three examples from the book that support and prove the theme
- A conclusion that restates the theme and what can be learned from the book
Students started reading their book and working on their instruction. A literary essay is due Friday, February 7.
Math: Today students completed a test about addition and subtraction.
Science: Students completed an experiment about determining the state of matter in three different balloons. Homework is to finish the 3 Balloons experiment if not done in class.
Social Studies: We learned how changes in technology, natural resources, or competition can change an entire economy. An example is the ghost town of Rhyolite that had a growing economy because of the discovery of gold, but became a ghost town after the mines were closed.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 9): 0
- Hours with no magnets (Last time: 39): 21
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- View the second marking period report card here.
- 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, report cards, behavior, assignments, and attendance online.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
