Week of September 21st:
Math
Students will continue to review division through Module 3. On Thursday, we will review for Module 3, and study for the test on Module 3 that will take place on Friday, 9/25.
Reading
Students will work on identifying the main idea and supporting details through our class Read Aloud, The Mona Lisa Vanishes. We will also work on comparing and contrasting characters in book club.
They will also work on their week 3 book club reading and jobs, which they should have time to do in class if focused. Their book club job sheets will be due on Friday at the end of class. The homework packet is also due on Friday. There will also be a short quiz on their book club reading on Friday.
Writing:
Students will work on researching a new writing piece on information text, about Rainforests. Mrs. Donahue/Teater will heavily model the POWER writing process and give students opportunities to practice this.
Students will study Unit 1 Week 4 (1.4) Spelling words and vocab using roots -graph and -ology. Both quizzes will be Friday, 9/11.
Students will review direct objects in sentences for grammar this week.
Social Studies
Students will present their slideshows about Native Nations this week. Then, on Thursday and Friday, we will begin to discuss the interactions between these Native Nations and European Explorers.
Week of September 28th:
Math
Students will work through Module 4, which is all about writing mathematical expressions and using PEMDAS. They will review for their test on Friday and take their test on Monday, October 5th.
Reading
Students will work on inferencing and making connections through our class read aloud, The Mona Lisa Vanishes.
They will also work on their week 4 book club reading and jobs, which they should have time to do in class if focused. Their book club job sheets will be due Friday 10/2 at the end of class. The homework packet is also due on Friday.
Writing:
Students will continue to work on their Rainforest writing in class, using TIDE and Power Writing. We will continue practicing writing gists and pulling apart the prompt using Do/What, but will expand to picking ideas and organizing details with TIDE.
Students will study Unit 1 Week 5 (1.5) Spelling words and vocab. Both quizzes will be Friday, 10/2.
Social Studies:
Students will continue learning about interactions between explorers and Native Nations, learn about the Columbian Exchange, and begin a 1-page project about a specific Explorer and their impact.
Week of October 5th:
Math
Students will take their test on Numerical Expressions on Monday, October 5th. Then, they will begin Module 5 on finding Volume.
Reading
Students will work on identifying elements of plot and identifying theme through our class read aloud, The Mona Lisa Vanishes.
They will also work on their week 5 book club reading and jobs, which they should have time to do in class if focused. Their book club job sheets will be due Thursday 10/8 at the end of class. The homework packet is also due on Thursday.
Writing:
Students will work through a whole writing POWER cycle as a short response.
Students will study Unit 1 Week 6 (1.6) Spelling words and vocab. Both quizzes will be Thursday, 10/8, because there is no school Friday due to conferences.
Social Studies:
Students will finish their 1-page project about a specific Explorer and their impact on Native Nations. Then, they will begin to learn about the 13 colonies.
Reading - Open Court
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Writing - Step Up To Writing
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Math - HMH Into Math
A K-8 math curriculum, HMH Into Math supports students as they develop their conceptual understanding and grow into procedurally fluent mathematicians.
Science - FOSS
FOSS was designed from its roots to provide every child with the opportunity to develop their ability to think scientifically. The FOSS staff at the Lawrence Hall of Science devised FOSS to fully integrate active investigation and multi-sensory learning, an approach proven effective for all learners, regardless of prior knowledge, language, or background.
Social Studies - TCI
The TCI approach to Social Studies Curriculum Resources and Programs integrates proven teaching strategies, engaging content, and meaningful technology to excite students and foster their love of learning.
Please see https://www.cde.state.co.us/apps/standards/ (below) for information about the Colorado state standards.