This week we will be taking the NY State Math test. This test will be given on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Just like the ELA, I will begin first thing in the morning. It is important for the children to eat a good breakfast as we will delay our snack by more than an hour. Thank you for your support!
We have begun working on many interesting units lately. In Science, we are beginning our Electricity unit. This unit is a hands-on, inquiry based unit. The students will use wires, batteries and bulbs to create different types of circuits and perform experiments.
In Social Studies, we are learning about the Ancient Egyptians. We are reading a non-fiction book about the Ancient Egyptian culture, called Mummies and Pyramids. As we learn about different areas of this culture we have been creating our own examples of Egyptian artifacts.
In Math, we have been reviewing fractions and word problems to boost our confidence for the NY State Math test. When testing is over we will be reviewing multiplication and extending our learning to two-digit multiplication.
In Writing, we have begun a unit on Persuasive writing. Wow are your children good negotiators! They began working on persuasive speeches aimed at convincing me to give them extra time outside in the afternoon. I didn't stand a chance!!!
We will begin new books for guided reading groups this week. We are also reading an issue of Time for Kids together and doing a vocabulary word study.
Enjoy for week!
