Specials:

This week we have Art with Ms. Stansbery!

Discovery Specials:

We have Science with Ms. Palmer!

Social Studies:

This week we are switching for science and social studies again! My class will be heading to Mrs. Perlman's class, and Mrs. Perlman's class will be coming here. We are starting with an introduction to International Towne, where students will learn about the different jobs available in the community. We will also be covering interdependence, resources and specialization, and world trade.

International Towne will be Thursday, March 26th.

International Towne is a hands-on learning experience where students take on the roles of citizens in a miniature community. They will explore careers, practice financial literacy, and learn about civic responsibility by actually doing the work of running a town. It is a great opportunity for students to see how their learning connects to the real world.

Before the trip, students will go through a job interview process during the first week of March. They will apply for different positions, practice their interview skills, and learn about the responsibilities of various careers.

We are also looking for parent volunteers to help conduct the job interviews during the first week of March. If you are interested, please reach out!

Math: 

In math this week, students will wrap up Lesson 12 on ratios as a way of comparing quantities, looking at part to part and part to whole comparisons.

We will then move into Lesson 13, where students will explore equivalent ratios. Equivalent ratios express the same comparison in different ways, for example, 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice is the same as 4 cups of water for every 2 cups of rice.

Literacy:

This week, students will continue Unit 3, Week 5 in Wonders, where they will be introduced to new vocabulary and literacy skills as we continue building their ability to learn from multiple sources.

Our focus this week is on integrating information. Students will practice combining ideas from different media and formats, including visuals, videos, charts, graphs, and written text, to develop a clear and complete understanding of a topic.

All reading, viewing, and discussion this week will connect to our essential question: What steps can people take to promote a healthier environment?

As they explore this topic, students will work on gathering information from both written and visual or multimedia sources, comparing and connecting ideas across formats, explaining how multiple sources deepen understanding of a topic, and using evidence from different media to support their thinking.

This skill set helps students become more well-rounded readers who can interpret information in many forms, something that will serve them well far beyond the classroom.

Writing:

This week in writing, students will be working on one-minute writing exercises to help build stamina and practice organizing their thoughts quickly. They will also be responding to prompts connected to our literacy essential question, with a focus on clearly answering what is being asked and presenting their ideas in a logical order.

One thing we are working on as a class is moving away from summarizing and toward actually responding to the prompt. It is a common habit, so we will be spending intentional time helping students keep their writing focused and on track!

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