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Spelling: We practiced spelling idioms that contained words with common spelling patterns for the short /o/ sound: o, al, au, aw.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 13-15 are available and are due Friday.

Reading: We started reading a narrative nonfiction graphic novel and force and motion. Today was also a discussion day in Literature Circles. Students discussed what they read in their Literature Circles book by sharing the notes they wrote in their notebooks.

Writing: We talked using the right words in writing. That means using precise nouns to exactly describe the people, places, and things in the writing. It also means to use strong verbs so that the reader can picture the action.

Students also worked on publishing today. A personal narrative is due Monday, October 16. Your student should be publishing by now. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: We practiced finding and extending patterns of shapes today. Students also practiced pattern skills at MobyMax Math. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We reviewed our last Investigation Review about what it would be like to be on the moon.

Social Studies: Today was a leader lesson about creating leadership roles (class jobs) to make sure our class is a fun and safe place to learn in.

Character Strength: We are learning about Perspective this week.

Notes:

• The Reading page has recently been updated.
• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time? This is a daily (Monday through Thursday) time of 40 minutes for students to work on math, writing, math facts, cursive, or other homework. Maybe it’s right after school, or at 5 pm, or right after dinner. The idea is that your student is working each day on something to make them smarter. Here is a sample schedule and more ideas.
• 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.

Spelling: We reviewed common spelling patterns for the short /o/ sound: o, al, au, aw.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 13-15 are available and are due Friday.

Reading: We reviewed some reading strategies:

• Reread a text to find new information
• Look for cause (the reason why something happens) and effect (what happened) in writing
• Narrative nonfiction stories might have headings to explain the topics and speech balloons with important information

Today was also a reading day in Literature Circles.

Writing: We talked about breaking text into paragraphs when any of these “new” things happen:

• New characters
• New times
• New places
• New ideas or actions
• New speaker starts talking.

Students also completed editing conferences by making editing comments on a partner’s writing. A personal narrative is due Monday, October 16, and the minimum length is one page. Your student should be editing by now. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: None today due to the late start schedule. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: None today due to the late start schedule.

Social Studies: None today due to the late start schedule.

Character Strength: We are learning about Perspective for a second week.

Notes:

• The Reading page has recently been updated.
• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time? This is a daily (Monday through Thursday) time of 40 minutes for students to work on math, writing, math facts, cursive, or other homework. Maybe it’s right after school, or at 5 pm, or right after dinner. The idea is that your student is working each day on something to make them smarter. Here is a sample schedule and more ideas.
• 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.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 13-15 are available and are due Friday.

Reading: We finished reading a narrative nonfiction story about speed and motion.

Writing: Students worked on editing today for spelling, capitals, and end marks for sentences. A personal narrative is due Monday, October 16, and the minimum length is one page. Your student should be editing by now. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: Today was a work day for students to finish any unfinished math skills from our current unit. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: Students read about astronauts on the moon and worked on a review page. Homework is to finish Investigation Review p. 42 if not finished in class.

Social Studies: Students pretended they lived on an island with 200 other people. They thought about what type of government they would want and how it would be organized. Homework is to finish the Designing a Government page if not finished in class.

Character Strength: We are learning about Perspective for a second week.

Notes:

• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time? This is a daily (Monday through Thursday) time of 40 minutes for students to work on math, writing, math facts, cursive, or other homework. Maybe it’s right after school, or at 5 pm, or right after dinner. The idea is that your student is working each day on something to make them smarter. Here is a sample schedule and more ideas.
• 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.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 13-15 are available and are due Friday.

Reading: We started reading about how science creates new knowledge. We also started reading about motion. Today was a reading day in Literature Circles; students read silently and wrote notes about their reading.

Writing: Students worked on revising conferences today. A personal narrative is due Monday, October 16, and the minimum length is one page. Your student should be almost done revising by now. Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: We talked about drawing pictures when solving number stories. Students also worked on MobyMax Math today. Homework is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We read about the lower gravity on the moon and how it affects how astronauts move and how much they weigh.

Social Studies: We started learning about what type of government we have. We learned that our government is constitutional, a democracy, and is a republic, meaning we elect representatives.

Character Strength: We are learning about Perspective for a second week.

Notes:

• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time? This is a daily (Monday through Thursday) time of 40 minutes for students to work on math, writing, math facts, cursive, or other homework. Maybe it’s right after school, or at 5 pm, or right after dinner. The idea is that your student is working each day on something to make them smarter. Here is a sample schedule and more ideas.
• 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.

Spelling: We practiced spelling words that have silent letters.

Cursive: Cursive worksheet pp. 10-12 are available and are due Monday.

Reading: None today due to the half-day schedule.

Writing: None today due to the half-day schedule.

A personal narrative is due Friday, October 13, and the minimum length is one page. Your student should be revising by now.

Math: None today due to the half-day schedule.

Science: None today due to art.

Social Studies: Students completed a MiniQuiz about the purpose of the government shown in the Preamble to the Constitution. We also talked about creating a welcoming physical environment in our class.

Character Strength: We are learning this week about Perspective.

Notes:

• Note that due to evidence of a threat discovered at our school, and to keep our students safe, all student backpacks were searched today with the help of school staff and the Grand Blanc Township Police.
• Have you helped your student plan a Daily Homework Time? This is a daily (Monday through Thursday) time of 40 minutes for students to work on math, writing, math facts, cursive, or other homework. Maybe it’s right after school, or at 5 pm, or right after dinner. The idea is that your student is working each day on something to make them smarter. Here is a sample schedule and more ideas.
• 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 JupiterGrades.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 5th grade.