November 14-18

We had a great time at the Riversedge Nature Center last week. The kids got to see all kinds of landforms created by glaciers such as kames, eskers, moraines, and kettles. They also got to use tools to test soil, wind speed, and temperature.

This week we have a math test on Tuesday on multiplication (any method), estimation, and word problems. The students are coming home with a study guide tonight which they started in class. We will begin our division unit on Wednesday.

In reading, we will continue to work on summarizing using story elements and choosing good fit books.

In writing, the students are working through the writing process for a narrative piece on their own. They are taking what they have learned in class throughout the unit and applying it to their student lead piece. Final published pieces will be due on Thursday. The next unit will be on persuasive writing.

We are starting science this week. The unit is on the changing earth and includes erosion, deposition, landforms, earthquakes, volcanoes, and fossils. This week the students will work in groups to create a mesa or butte using sand, clay, and other supplies from the classroom.

In morning meeting, we are discussing ways to choose partners kindly and to include others in class discussions and group work.

Have a great week!