- It was lovely meeting with you over the past week to discuss the progress of our students!
- Please read below for important information pertaining to our "Marathon Training" for the upcoming NY State ELA and Math exams.
- The deadline for permission slips highlighting students interested in participating in a track and field meet are due to Mr. Nichols by Wednesday March 9th. Slips were sent home a week and a half ago. Not all students will be selected in this lottery.
- Family Friday is this Friday- our theme is poetry! More information to come.
Homework
During our "marathon training" for state exams, I am giving students a break from nightly jotting and word study. In it's place, I am asking students to complete some practice homework to support strategies learned during the day. Students are still asked to read for 30 minutes each night to build stamina. Please follow the schedule below for this week's homework, and do not have students complete passages/problems beyond what is assigned. Students must return yellow marathon training folders to school each day. Many thanks!
Monday: Read for 30 minutes (no jotting required), Read "The Old Man and His Grandson" and answer the supporting short response question
Tuesday: Read for 30 minutes (no jotting required), Read "Secrets are Hard to Keep" and answer the supporting questions, Fraction Group HW
Wednesday: Read for 30 minutes (no jotting required), Read "Go Fish" and answer the supporting questions, Fraction Group HW
Thursday: Read for 30 minutes (no jotting required), Read "Sulka Saves the Savannah" and answer the supporting questions, Fraction Group HW
Friday: Read for 30 minutes (no jotting required), Read "Campfire Song" and answer the supporting questions, Fraction Group HW
CURRICULUM
Reading: Today we launched our "Marathon Training" for the ELA by reviewing strategies and skills tied to Narrative Passages (Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Fables, Folk Tales, Myths). Our week started with a shared experience as a class, and over the course of each day we move towards greater independence.
Writing: This week we are focusing on using all we know about writing to answer short response questions. Students will use a series of checklists and student examples to understand the components of a short response, and will work as a whole class, in partnerships, and independently for practice.
Math: This week we are continuing to explore fractions on a number line, and will study how to use number lines to compare unlike fractions. Later in the week we will review different ways to identify equivalent fractions.
Social Studies: We are continuing to explore Folk Tales, and are looking closely at the differences between myths, fairy tales, and legends.
Many thanks for all of your support!
Ms. Bouchard
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