Curriculum - Our Objectives for Next Week

Writing: Figurative Language Focus and Creative Writing

I can practice using alliteration, similies, metaphors, onomatopoeia, and personification.

I can combine all of my writing skills to create an imaginative story that shows my creativity and uses interesting details such as sensory/ figurative language, dialogue, and onomatopoeia. 

I can use capital letters and puncuation consistently.

Reading: Realistic Fiction Introduction Book Clubs

I can show my deep thinking about my realistic fiction book club text by completing a reader’s response.

I can use the Depth and Complexity icons to communicate deep thoughts about my book. 

I can follow my book club group’s agreed-upon norms and contribute to my group’s conversation. 

Math: Subtraction

I can use my knowledge of ones, tens, and hundreds to solve 2 and 3 digit subtraction problems with and without regrouping. 

I can use my knowledge of addition and subtraction to balance equations.   

I can solve multi-step word problems using multiple strategies. 

Science: Everyday Pushes and Pulls 

I can explain how objects push on each other and may change shape when they touch or collide.

I can plan and conduct a descriptive investigation to demonstrate how the strength of a push and pull changes and object's motion.  

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