This is the last full week before Winter Break. Although we are getting closer to 2 weeks off, there is still a lot to learn!
Reading- We are currently in our 3rd Unit- A Changing America. This week's story is all about the California Gold Rush.
Spelling List- This week's words are all comparative adjectives. They are words that describe by comparing 2 or more things.
harder
cloudier
thinner
happier
wetter
cuter
simpler
deeper
bolder
nicer
calmer
nearer
dimmer
louder
earlier
truer
bigger
scarier
cheaper
freer
CHALLENGE WORDS:
lonelier
quieter
Writing- We are working on Expository Writing- writing to explain. A writing prompt will be sent home on Monday. The assignment requirements are on the top of the form. Students are to complete a specific portion of the writing each night, and then turn it in the next day so that I can conference with them, and make corrections.
Math- We are in Chapter 3 and learning all about expressions, equations, and patterns.
Monday- No major announcements for today
Tuesday- We will be taking the mid-year District Science assessment.
Wednesday- We will be taking the mid-year District Math assessment.
Thursday- Reading Test on the Gold Rush, Math game.
Friday- Spelling Test, Tropicana Speech School contest, Chapter 3 mid-chapter check in Math, AR Tests, homework packet due, Fun Friday
