Hello everyone!
Here's an update on what's happening in our classroom as of late:
Math: We have just wrapped up a short review unit on subtraction and
conceptual place value concepts. Our next math unit will be expanding our
students' knowledge of place value with some new concepts and review of some
familiar ones. We will begin the new unit on Monday; there is no formal
assessment for the short unit just completed.
The previous unit was on measurement and area. Our assessment was sent
home this past week on these goals: I can measure to the nearest half or
fourth of an inch; I can draw a rectangle with a specific area and
perimeter; I can find the perimeter of a shape.
Writing: Last week we started our new writing unit on Informational
Writing. Students will be constructing writing pieces on a subject they are an
expert at. Feel free to talk to your child at home about what topics he or she
might pick and encourage him or her to look for all the areas in his or her
life where they could be considered a child expert.
Read-Aloud: We are in the middle of our current read-aloud, Wonder by
R. J. Palacio. It is a realistic fiction story about judging (or not judging) a
book (a boy) by its cover (face). It runs the gamut of emotions including
laughing out loud and possibly shedding a few tears. It is an amazing story about kindness and
empathy and I enthusiastically suggest you check it out as a quick read for
yourselves as well… it is one of my favorites!
Social Studies/Reading: We are currently learning the history and
culture of the Wampanoag Native Americans in reading. This combined
reading--social studies unit will run into February. Our students will be
learning critical reading and thinking skills as well as Wampanoag traditions
and history. Throughout the unit our students will have an opportunity to work
in leveled groups, mixed groups, and independently.
If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to
contact me. Thanks again for all you do!
Go
Pats!
