Week of December 1st:
Math:
Students will review Module 7 on Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will take their Winter iReady Diagnostics. On Thursday, they will take their Module 7 Tests on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators. This is the day their practice tests will be due. Module 8 will begin Friday.
Reading:
Students will work on understanding the main idea, comparing and contrasting, and cause and effect. We will practice these goals through this week's Open Court Reading: Juan Pot, and through our novel study, Island of the Blue Dolphins, in small groups. Students will need to complete their week 4 comprehension questions and turn them in on Friday for a grade.
Spelling/Writing:
We start the week with a spelling pre-test. Students have a spelling packet to fill out this week for homework to practice their Spelling words for Unit 2 Week 5 Spelling quiz this week will be on Friday. They must turn in their spelling packet Friday.
In writing, we will be starting our Argumentative Essays and working on our Thesis statements.
Science Labs
This week, we will begin our new unit on Ecosystems with an introduction to Earth's 4 spheres and an in-class activity.
Week of December 8th:
Math:
Students will continue to work on Module 8 this week. Specific assignments will be posted in Google Classroom.
Reading:
Students will work on understanding main idea, comparing and contrasting, and cause and effect. We will practice through this week's Open Court Reading: Ookpik: The Travels of a Snowy Owl, and Critters Crossing, and through our novel study Island of the Blue Dolphins, in small groups. Students will need to complete their week 5 comprehension questions and turn them in Friday for a grade.
Spelling/Writing:
We start the week with a spelling pre-test. Students have a spelling packet to fill out this week for homework to practice their Spelling words for the Unit 3 Week 1 Spelling quiz this week will be on Friday. They must turn in their spelling packet Friday.
In writing, we will be working on our Argumentative Essays and starting to develop our outlines for body paragraphs.
Science Labs
This week, we will continue to learn about Ecosystems. Our focus will be on how the 4 spheres impact each other with in-class work, and towards the end of the week and into the start of next week, we will talk about where Earth's water is.
Week of December 15th:
Students will finish Module 8, review content on Tuesday and take the module test on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will review skills with holiday math challenges.
Reading:
Students will work on understanding visualizing, comparing and contrasting, and fact and opinion. We will practice these goals during this week's Open Court Reading and through our novel study Island of the Blue Dolphins, in small groups. Students will need to complete their week 6 comprehension questions and turn them in on Friday for a grade.
Spelling/Writing:
We start the week with a spelling pre-test. Students have a spelling packet to fill out this week for homework to practice their Spelling words for Unit 3 Week 2. The Spelling quiz this week will be on Friday. They must turn in their spelling packet on Friday.
In writing, we will continue to work on drafting our argumentative essays in class.
Science Labs
This week, we will continue to learn about Ecosystems and do a lab to learn about erosion.
Reading - Open Court
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Writing - Step Up To Writing
Step Up to Writing® is a comprehensive program of multisensory writing strategies that develop students’ ability to create thoughtful, well-written compositions. The solution’s explicit and systematic approach to teaching writing is designed to provide clear strategies, methods, and supports for increased writing success in all content areas.
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.