January 25th, 2018
Class activities for Thursday, January 25
Spelling: Today was a spelling and skill test.
Cursive: Cursive pp. 48-51 are available and are due Friday.
Reading: We talked about rereading, thinking about author point of view, and using synonyms as reading strategies. We also started to read a biography about a civil rights leader named W.W. Law.
Writing: We started writing a literary essay (here’s a sample) together. For this project, students will select a picture book and write an essay about the theme or big idea of the book.
A literary essay will be due Monday, February 12.
Math: We practiced two digit multiplication again today and worked on it at Khan Academy. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.
Science: We reviewed our recent experiments about measuring weight and mass.
Social Studies: We learned about how scarcity causes people to have to make choices because they don’t have enough resources.
Character Strength: We learned about hope and optimism again today.
Notes:
- Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time?
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View links to all the websites we use in class.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance at Jupiter Ed.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.
