February 23-27
Writing:
This week we will use Legos to build our own creation. Then we will use procedural language to explain how we did it, step by step. We will get to share our creations and explain to the class what we did to create them. We will work on using singular and plural words correctly in our writing also.
Reading
We will be moving on to media literacy this week. Students will understand that media refers to the most commonly used form of mass communication such as television, radio, internet, newspapers, and much more! We will learn that media can have different purposes: to entertain, to inform, or to persuade. We'll also be looking at different forms of media this week and decide what kind of audience they target.
Math
We are learning about multiplication this week! We will be finding different situations and seeing how we can make a multiplication sentence out of it. We will make a mushroom with groups of spots and make a matching multiplication sentence. We will learn how to solve a multiplication problem using an array and a play a fun game to practice!
Spelling
We will continue to practice the spelling rule of the week each day. On Fridays we will assess how well they know the spelling pattern. If you would like additional "at home" practice there are some links on the blog under "learning links". A great site to visit is Go-Noodle. There is a game called Body Spell that would be neat to use!
The spelling list will come home and we will assess their knowledge of the spelling pattern on Friday.
This week's pattern is Plurals (Words that end in –y, -f, -lf, fe, rf).
Social Studies
This week in Social Studies we are learning about "Me on a Map". We will discuss the locations and characteristics of places and regions in the community, state, and nation. Students will identify major landforms and bodies of water, including each of the continents and each of the oceans, on maps and globes. Students will understand how physical characteristics of places and regions affect people's activities and settlement patterns. We will identify the characteristics of different communities, including urban, suburban, and rural, and how they affect activities and settlement patterns.
At-Home Enrichment (optional homework):
Research: research the "question of the week" and bring what you find out to school. It can be any type of presentation such as a poster, powerpoint, game, etc.
Question of the week: What is the purpose of a lighthouse and where is the tallest lighthouse located?
Math enrichment:
This is an entire page of games to help your child practice his/her multiplication facts! http://interactivesites.weebly.com/multiplication.html
Social Studies Enrichment :
- Construct a diorama with various geographic features and landforms.
- Choose a country to research. Write a paragraph or more about their ethnic groups and aspects of their life, past and present. Draw a map of the country including the capital and geographic features.
- MAP Activity - Draw a map of what you think the US will look like in 2250. Draw a large scale map of the US in present time. Draw a map of your state in present and future time period
- Plan a trip to another country or countries. Include a detailed map and intersting facts about your trip to share.
- Check out these websites for interesting maps and activities:
Reminders
February 26- Caraway Talent Show (K-3rd) @ 6:00pm
February 27- Jump Rope For Heart during PE AND
Caraway Talent Show (4 & 5) @ 6:00pm
March 7- Family Dinner Night
