October 6 - 10

Fundations

This week we begin unit 3, where we will be working with closed syllable exceptions. These exceptions don't follow the rule for closed syllables and are exceptions because the vowel has a long sound, but is still closed in with a consonant.

• /ild/ as in child

• /old/ as in cold

• /ost/ as in post

• /ind/ as in kind

• /olt/ as in colt

The unit 3 test will be Friday, October 17.

Fishtank ELA

We are currently working on Fishtank Unit 1.  The theme for unit 1 is understanding and appreciating differences. 

This week we will read:

• Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe

• The Talking Eggs by Robert D. San Souci

In reading, students will read various international versions of the classic fairy tale Cinderella, set in cultures around the world.  As they read, they'll discover how the setting and characters evolve according to the culture from which the story originates.  They'll also begin to understand how authors teach important lessons through fairy tales.  Students will learn how to:

• Understand what happens in a story

• Notice how characters feel and treat each other 

• Recognize how a story's setting affects the plot by influencing character dialogue and actions

In writing students will apply their learnings about narrative writing and fairy tales as they become authors themselves.  Students will write a modern day Cinderella story set in their community.  Thenn they will write a new Cinderella story where the stepmother and stepsisters have different character traits.  Students will learn how to:

• Engage the reader by describing the characters and setting

• Develop a focused narrative with a beginning, middle, and end

• Show how the characters are feeling through what they say or do

• Use a variety of words to show the order of events

i-Ready Math

The unit 1 mid unit test will be Monday, October 6.  

Wednesday we will begin lesson 4, where students will draw and use bar graphs and picture graphs.  The lesson 4 quiz will be Wednesday, October 15.

Important Notes  

Please make sure you are reviewing and initialing your child's HAB each evening.