Happy Friday!!
Writing: In writing this week we have been working on our persuasive essays. We talked about similarities and differences between these essays and the previous essays we wrote (personal essays). Today the kiddos worked on finishing their first draft using transitions to connect their evidence to their thesis, strategies for introductions and conclusions, and even incorporating new types of evidence (interviews, quotes, surveys, etc.)
Reading: In reading this week we have been practicing looking across multiple texts and topics to gather evidence for a broader topic. We learned how to compare and contrast information and also learned how to recognize nonfiction author's purpose in using specific strategies and techniques. We are going to be finishing up our nonfiction unit at the beginning of next week and will be starting an author study!
Math: In math this week we wrapped up our unit on two-digit by two-digit multiplication. The kids also learned how to use a table to organize information when solving a problem. They took their test on Wednesday and the tests were given back yesterday. We started our next chapter on division today!
Social Studies: In social studies this week we finished up our chapter and gave the test today. Next week we are going to be having a special guest teacher come in during our social studies time to talk about Lewis and Clark. The kids are very excited!
Reminders:
11/ 16 - 11/ 20:
Cleaning products for helping hands (We have 65 items!)
11/ 17: Party Planning (6:15) and PTG Meeting (7)
11/18: Early Release
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
Sincerely,
Miss DiFranco
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