Here is what is coming up this week:
Idiom:
The more the merrier!
Poem:
Table Manners by Burgess
Writing:
Students will create proper sentences, and rewrite model sentences using the story The Reluctant Dragon.
Grammar:
Students will be introduced to adjectives, and we recognize that adjectives make a noun or pronoun more interesting. They also modify a noun or pronoun.
Literature:
We will begin our last book in The Frog and Toad series, Frog and Toad All Year. We will discuss the virtues of courage. Perseverance, wisdom, humility and friendship in the stories.
Spelling:
Monday: life, here, car, word, ev er y, un der, most, made, said, says, say
Tuesday: work, our, more, when, from, form, wind, wind, print, air
Wednesday: Fill, a long, lost, name, room, hope, same, glad, with
Thursday: Write each word once with markings.
Friday: Spelling Test
Science:
We will be learning about atoms and electricity this week! We will learn about the main parts of an atom and build a model to show protons, electrons, and neutrons. We will also use balloons to make discoveries about static electricity and read about Benjamin Franklin and his lightning experiment. Finally, students will be introduced to current electricity and circuits.
History:
This week in History we will continue our study of Judaism. Students will learn about the celebration called Hanukkah, and will read a story regarding the background of the holiday. Many other celebrations will be discussed, and then we will make our own menorahs and eat some challah bread!
Math:
This week in math we will continue to work work on measurement. We will learn about capacity, comparing lengths, and measuring using non-standard units such as paperclips and beads. During math centers we will continue to review addition and subtraction.
Have a wonderful weekend!
