Our kids are amazing! I think many of them are enjoying testing - the challenges and the structure. One more session tomorrow and then a break until next Thursday. This week they only have 3 - 10 min. sections each morning. Next week for the IOWA they will have longer testing sessions. Thanks for sending them ready to go!
We finished our second chapter book - Full Steam Ahead. See if your child can tell you about the problem the twins had to solve and the solution they invented. Students did their individual thinking today about our next STEAM challenge - designing a mineral display case for the Tellus Museum. After testing they will meet with their groups and build it. They will definitely record their groups results and post on See Saw. In math they've been working on solving 2 step word problems and not only explaining the steps they took but also explaining WHY they did each step. Check out See Saw for your child's group problem. Each group solved a different problem on chart paper and recorded the process of solving it. If you still haven't signed up and need another copy of the directions and QR code for your child just email me and I'll be glad to send it. Questions to Ask: When do good readers ask questions? What is the difference in a thin question and a thick question? (Thin questions are found right in the text - who is the character, etc. Thick questions require more thought and you have to search for the clues in the text or require evidence to defend your opinion. They often involve What if? Why?, etc.) What is a noun? What is a proper noun? Reminders: *Return the Tellus Museum field trip form AND complete the BACK marking a lunch choice for your child. Students will wear their grey STEAM shirts on the trip if they have one. *Continue to practice addition math facts with your child - in the car, waiting in line, etc. *RETURN parent journals by Wednesday, please. We will write in them tomorrow and there are still a few not back. Next Week: Math - Multiplication is introduced and students learn about using arrays and a number line to show multiplication. This is typically much easier for them grasp as it is more concrete and visual than what we've been doing. We will not start memorizing multiplication facts for awhile. They really need to understand the concept first AND to learn the addition facts better!! Language Arts - Students' narratives are progressing nicely as they've learned how to write like a storyteller not a news reporter. They will continue on these next week and practice self-editing of spelling and punctuation. In reading they will continue to learn 5 new vocabulary words and practice activating prior knowledge to answer questions in the text - both thin and thick. Social Studies - The study of Civics and what makes a good citizen will continue. Students will discuss the difference in rights and responsibilities. Thursday and Friday the testing session is 2 hours so we will alternate the subjects taught. Have a great weekend!
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