Math
In math this week, we are continuing the multiplication unit. Students are learning 2 digit by 2 digit and 3 digit by 2 digit multiplication. It can be tricky for kids, so I told them to make sure to ask for help when needed! Many students also still need to practice basic facts. They can use the flashcards or use one of the math websites listed on the blog to practice. Students took a quiz Monday and got it back on Thursday so make sure you check in with them on this! Next week, we will continue 2 and 3 digit by 2 digit multiplication.
Writing
Students finished the final drafts of their photo essays and are excited to share these at the Writing Celebration on Thursday. We are now writing realistic fiction stories. Students created realistic characters and have plotted out the stories. Next week, they will work on rough drafts.
Reading
Please make sure your child is reading at least 20 minutes each night and recording this on the November calendar. I canceled reading letters this week because of the days off, but all students should write a letter this coming week. They have a list of reading response ideas in the front of their notebooks. Please make sure they are using these for their letters each week. Next week, we will be reading non-fiction in connection with social studies and will be starting book groups.
Social Studies/Science
We finished the Ecosystems unit in science. In Social Studies, we finished New York State geography and had a quiz. We will start a unit on Native Americans next week.
Other
On Thursday, we celebrated Veteran's Day by making cards and sending them to the VA Hospital. The patients really appreciate this!
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