February 6th, 2014
Class activities for Thursday, February 6
Spelling: None today due to Career Fair.
Cursive: Cursive workbook pp. 66-68 are due Friday.
Reading: Students continued practicing Reader’s Theatre plays to share their Literature Circles books with the class.
Writing: None today due to Career Fair.
Students are continuing to work on their 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
A literary essay is due Monday, February 10 (new date). Students should be finished revising and editing their essay at this point.
Math: None today due to Career Fair.
Science: Students completed a MiniQuiz about changing states of matter. They also completed an experiment about measuring the mass of different objects using a balance. Homework is to finish the “Using a Balance” experiment if not done in class.
Social Studies: We learned that the government provides public goods and services to keep people safe and help people.
- Yellow magnets: 2
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 9): 2
- Hours with no magnets (Last time: 22): 3
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.
