What we're learning:

These are the general topics that we will be covering this week.

• CKLA Unit 5: Geology

• This unit focuses on Earth science — specifically how the planet is put together and what forces shape its surface. Students learn key concepts about the structure of the Earth, what causes changes like earthquakes and volcanoes, and how rocks and landscapes form and evolve over time. 

• The layers of the Earth (crust, mantle, core) and how heat and pressure work beneath the surface.

• The theory of plate tectonics — how plates move and create mountains, trenches, volcanoes, and earthquakes.

• The rock cycle and the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

• Processes like weathering and erosion that slowly change Earth’s surface. 

What we're doing:

These are some of the assignments of which you should be aware this week.

• Read and discuss informational texts about Earth science

• Build academic vocabulary related to geology

• Participate in class discussions and hands-on demonstrations (such as modeling Earth’s layers or showing how erosion works)

• Complete activity pages to reinforce key concepts

• Write informational paragraphs or short reports about topics like volcanoes or types of rocks

This unit strengthens both science understanding and literacy skills by combining content learning with reading and writing practice.

• Reading Passage review and practice a few times a week in order to work on test taking strategies and stamina.

CKLA UNIT ASSESSMENT:  Review and test thr week of                        March 30- April 2

**Reading logs should be filled out each night Monday - Thursday and turned in on Fridays.**

 Keeping the End in Mind:

At LCA, we're always thinking about how our lessons lead to human flourishing.  For each lesson, we have Big Ideas and Essential Questions in mind.

Big Ideas

• Earth is made up of distinct layers, each with unique characteristics and roles.

• Earth’s surface is constantly changing due to both slow processes (weathering and erosion) and rapid events (earthquakes and volcanoes).

• The movement of tectonic plates shapes landforms such as mountains, valleys, and ocean trenches.

• Rocks are constantly changing through the rock cycle.

• Scientists study Earth’s features and processes to better understand how our planet works.

Essential Questions

• What is inside the Earth, and how do we know?

• How do tectonic plates change Earth’s surface?

• What causes earthquakes and volcanoes?

• How do weathering and erosion shape the land over time?

• How do rocks change from one type to another?

• Why is it important to study Earth’s processes?

What we're learning:

These are the general topics that we will be covering this week.

• We are learning how to show  perseverance in school and our community.

What we're doing:

These are some of the assignments of which you should be aware this week.

• Modeling what perseverance is in class and school.

• Writing about being a persevering in our journals.

 Keeping the End in Mind:

At LCA, we're always thinking about how our lessons lead to human flourishing.  For each lesson, we have Big Ideas and Essential Questions in mind.

• How does showing perseverance help your classmates and teacher? What can you do to to model perseverance to others?  

What we're learning:

These are the general topics that we will be covering this week.

• Earth science — specifically how the planet is put together and what forces shape its surface. Students learn key concepts about the structure of the Earth, what causes changes like earthquakes and volcanoes, and how rocks and landscapes form and evolve over time. 

What we're doing:

These are some of the assignments of which you should be aware this week.

• Exploring vocabulary used in our student reader.

• Writing informational paragraphs.

 Keeping the End in Mind:

At LCA, we're always thinking about how our lessons lead to human flourishing.  For each lesson, we have Big Ideas and Essential Questions in mind.

• What is Earth science and why is it important to learn about this topic?

What we're learning:

These are the general topics that we will be covering this week.

• We will practice writing with cursive handwriting each day.

• Reading Holes aloud in class.

What we're doing:

These are some of the assignments of which you should be aware this week.

• • Students practice writing in cursive each day beginning with tracing and then practicing on their own.  This is taken for a classwork grade on completion each week.

  • Writing their first and last names in cursive on their classwork.

 Keeping the End in Mind:

At LCA, we're always thinking about how our lessons lead to human flourishing.  For each lesson, we have Big Ideas and Essential Questions in mind.

• How can I successfully connect the letters together while writing cursive?

• Can I write my first and last name using cursive?

What we're learning:

These are the general topics that we will be covering this week.

• Adding and subtracting numbers with more than 3 digits, division practice review and introducing remainders, Calendar and rounding numbers to the nearest thousand,  prime and composite numbers

• Daily practice with facts and mental math  *** If your child is not above the 5's multiplication yet, PLEASE study with them each night for homework.  It is essential that they know these to be successful with many math concepts.  We will have a special Ice cream sundae party or doughnuts when everyone passes their 12's.  6 students have already passed and a few are very close!

• Word problems practice

What we're doing:

These are some of the assignments of which you should be aware this week.

• Saxon Math Test 10 Tuesday 3/27

• Study Guide for test completed 3/25 to study for homework.

• Students will work through power ups (math fact daily practice, mental math, and problem solving) as well as the Saxon math lesson for the day. 

• Multiplication facts practice and individual timed tests each Tuesday and Thursday. 

 Keeping the End in Mind:

At LCA, we're always thinking about how our lessons lead to human flourishing.  For each lesson, we have Big Ideas and Essential Questions in mind.

• How can I use various strategies while solving word problems?

• What strategies can I used to solve multiplication facts?

What we're learning:

These are the general topics that we will be covering this week.

• Earth Science CKLA Unit 5

What we're doing:

These are some of the assignments of which you should be aware this week.

 Keeping the End in Mind:

At LCA, we're always thinking about how our lessons lead to human flourishing.  For each lesson, we have Big Ideas and Essential Questions in mind.

What we're learning:

These are the general topics that we will be covering this week.

• The jingles review

• Introducing Natural and Inverted word order and helping verbs

• Classifying sentences

• Adding possessive nouns and pronouns to the question and answer flow 

What we're doing:

These are some of the assignments of which you should be aware this week.

• Students will practice classifying sentences, question and answer flow, preposition, prounouns, conjuctions and reviewing parts of speech.

 Keeping the End in Mind:

At LCA, we're always thinking about how our lessons lead to human flourishing.  For each lesson, we have Big Ideas and Essential Questions in mind.

• How can I use what I am learning in grammar to assist in my everyday writing?