Weekly Learning Topics

(September 20-24)

Literacy

• We are beginning regular study of vocabulary words and their orthographic markings.

• We will also be starting small group reading.

Math

• We are continuing to use bar models to solve word problems involving finding the whole, finding a missing part, and comparing.

History and Geography

• We are continuing our unit on Ancient China learning more about Confucius and his emphasis on the importance of the family. We are learning about the Confucian virtues of benevolence and righteousness (doing the right thing).

• We are also learning about the great wall of China and the Chinese writing system. 

Science

• We will be learning about geysers, ground water, and Yellow Stone National Park.