In social studies this week we are focusing on WWI. We are analyzing various readings to discuss different aspects of the war. I will be giving an Edmodo quiz on WWI next Wednesday. They should use their class notes and the worksheets we completed in class to study. This term we will also be covering:
-the Harlem Renaissance & the Jazz Age,
-economics (specifically the practices that lead to the 1929 Stock Market Crash), and
-the Great Depression & New Deal
In ELA we are continuing with our daily grammar work and we are focusing on figurative language this week. We will continue using informational texts that are related to the social studies standards to work on reading comprehension and research skills.
Today's Village Gathering
Students set up their google doc accounts during our library time.
This term students will be practicing all of the writing styles (narrative, informational, and opinion). They will work on informational and opinion writing in conjunction with the social studies standards each week. Next week we are going to review and practice narrative writing.
AR Reading Goal
On Wednesday I gave students their term 4 AR reading goals. I will be using AR to make sure students are reading their required 30 minutes daily AND applying the reading comprehension skills that we are working on in class. Each student's point goal is individualized based on his or her reading level and after week three, I'll touch bases with parents so they can know how their child is progressing. Overall, it's merely a way to make sure students are reading and working on their comprehension skills. I will NOT be using the AR points to give grades and if a student doesn't meet the goal there will not be a punishment or consequence.
Cold Weather
Please make sure that your child has warm winter gear for when we go to recess. Unless we are advised by Mr. Roaden to NOT go outside, we will go outside.
That being said, please enjoy this picture from my mom's balcony.
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