CRCT testing begins this week. Although our class is not testing, we must follow the same rules... testing is from 8:00 - 10:30 and no one is allowed in the halls during this time. This means students must take their bathroom break before 7:45 and after 10:30. Please send extra clothes and a plastic bag with your child if he/she is at risk of needing them during this week.
CLASSWORK:
Math: This week we will work on multiplication, division, time, money (making change) and addition and subtraction (2 and 3 digits). For the next three weeks we will be reviewing these topics.
Spelling: We will test over WTW 25 on Tuesday and over WTW 26 on Friday. We will be studying these words every day - definitions, using them in sentences, synonyms/antonyms - until we take our test on Friday.
Reading: Students should be reading 20 minutes each day... suggestion: have students write in a journal about what they read that day. They'll take another DRA test this quarter. Areas of improvement - timed reading and comprehension. Students should be able to tell you the names of characters; the beginning, middle, end of the story with details. This is what we're working on in class, too... these areas should help your child improve his/her DRA score.
Writing: We are still working on a persuasion letter. For the next three weeks, students will be given prompts and asked to write about it. This will be timed... no more than one hour to organize their thoughts, write their ideas on paper, complete a rough draft, edit, and write their final copy. This will help them with their writing for the 3rd grade and also help them understand the process they'll use when taking the CRCT writing test in the 5th grade.
Science: For a week and a half, we'll discuss the Life Cycle of plants, insects, and animals. Most of our work will be completed in class; however, some work might be sent home (notated in agenda) if students need extra time. After this, we'll work on Social Studies and then finish our Health.
HOMEWORK:
Math: Students have a worksheet (word problems) in their homework folder. They should show all their work on a separate sheet of paper (or the back of their worksheet); check all subtraction problems, and then write their answer in the box with the word problem.
Reading: Students have a story and comprehension questions attached to their math worksheet in their homework folder. They should find the answers to their questions in the story and underline them. After underlining all their answers in the story, they should then circle the correct answer to each question on their worksheet.
Spelling: WTW 26 should be completed and turned in on Friday. Some students like to write their words to help them study, others say they like to make flashcards. Whichever way is better for your child is ok with me. In class we are working on definitions and using the words in sentences.
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