October 13 - 16

Fundations

This week we begin Unit 3. In unit 3 we are working on closed syllable exceptions.  They are exceptions because they are glued sounds with long vowel sounds instead of short vowel sounds.  These are the exceptions:

/ild/ as in wild /ind/ as in kind /old/ as in cold /olt/ as in colt /ost/ as in post

The Unit 3 test will be Friday, October 23.

Fishtank ELA

In reading, students will read various 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 life lessons through fairy tales.  While reading these books, students 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.  Then they will write a new Cinderella story where the stepmother and stepsisters have different character traits.  While writing, students learn 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

Students will complete the lesson 4 quiz. Tuesday, then we begin lesson 5.  In lesson 5 we will be practicing 2-step word problems.

The lesson 5 quiz will be Monday, October 19 and the unit 1 test will be Thursday, October 22.

Important Notes  

We will be going to Coombs Farm on Tuesday, October 20.  We will return in time to eat lunch at school.

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