Week of September 9th-13th

Last week, we learned about Lewis & Clark. On Thursday, the students wrote lil' newspaper articles about someone or something from the expedition. Then, they used the laptops to visit Fodey.com and generate their own article. Look for their work on the class website. :)

This week we are reading the story Grandfather's Journey. Here are the skills/strategies for this story:

Genre: Historical Fiction
Comprehension Skill: Sequence
Comprehension Strategy: Graphic Organizers
Comprehension Review Skill: Author's Purpose
Vocabulary: Glossary/Dictionary

In Math, we are working on place value. We have been writing numbers in word form, standard form, and expanded form.

We're also starting timed adding/subtraction tests this week. It is so important that your child is able to recall basic addition and subtraction facts without using their fingers. If you have a set of flashcards at home, please practice these facts each night. If you need to borrow some, let me know. Your support is greatly appreciated for your child's success.