Week of November 23 - 25

MATH:
This week we continue with Fractions. Today and tomorrow we are looking at comparing and ordering fractions. Students should be able to convert fractions to an equivalent fraction that is easier to compare to certain other fractions. Wednesday we will be exploring a fraction of a set: ex. 1/3 of 9 is 3, 1/2 of 10 is 5. Next week when we return from Thanksgiving, students will be reviewing ALL of the fractions unit and then will have a test on the Wednesday we return. This test will include: numerator/denominator, writing/reading fractions, converting mixed/improper fractions, equivalent fractions, ordering/comparing fractions, and fractions of a set. It will be a short test with only a few questions of each, but students need to know everything we have learned with fractions thus far.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We will continue with our simulation with our colonies. Wednesday there will be a quiz discussing how availability of goods, services, technology, etc. affects the colonies, as well as how individuals in each colony have different rights and responsibilities than the individuals in the Indian tribes.

LITERACY:

Writing:
Interactive Editing: We have finished writing a Venn Diagram on Reptiles and Amphibians.

Independent Writing: Students have written an essay comparing and contrasting reptiles and amphibians. They used the Venn Diagram as a guide and organizer.

They are now working in pairs writing a story about a book jacket given to them in class. They are using their imagination and writing skills to create amazing stories! Way to go!

Reading:
Shared Reading: We read a Thanksgiving poem, we focused on reading with expression.

Read Aloud: The BFG, we are still focusing on visualizing and making predictions.

Students have also read ths Stonecutter, independently. This activity was followed by a Reading assessment.

Students will also participate in Independent Reading and Literacy Centers!