May 27, 2014

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! The class is hard at work getting ready for the play on June 20th. Check out the picture below!

This week...

Reading
Most of the class has finished the Andrew Clements books. Some are still working on these. The May reading calendar is due Monday, June 2nd.

Writing
Students are revising and editing drafts and writing final copies of their persuasive speeches. We will share speeches and celebrate completing this writing piece next week!

Math
We are working on a unit in class called "Step up to Fourth Grade". We are reviewing previously learned concepts and students will be introduced to some topics that they will cover in fourth grade. At this point, homework each night is to go on XtraMath for 15 minutes. Gaining fluency in basic facts is so important for fourth grade success!!

Science/Social Studies
We are finishing up the solar system in science and will continue learning about Brazil in social studies. Students will be making travel brochures.