In reading, 2nd graders will read the classic story, Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan and will continue focusing on characters, plot and setting. 

In 2nd grade math, students will work in groups as they solve problems as a team on a virtual whiteboard. These problems are challenging and tie directly into the math units the students are learning in their classrooms.  

3rd Grade AIG

 In reading, 3rd graders will delve into Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.  This realistic fiction book is sure to delight our readers with its fun and engaging plot. We will continue to follow the characters, setting and plot throughout our reading. 3rd graders will be learning a new way to approach reading a novel by....Reciprocal teaching. This is a reading comprehension strategy that allows the teacher and students take turns leading a dialogue about a text using four key strategies: predicting what might happen next, clarifying difficult parts of the text, asking questions about the text, and summarizing the main ideas. This should be a an awesome experience!

In third grade math,  students will participate in projects and STEM activities aligned with what they are learning in class. We will learn the value of perseverance when solving a problem and that some math takes deep thinking and teamwork! 

4th Grade AIG

In reading, 4th graders will dive into Frindle, by Andrew Clements. This realistic fiction book will follow a clever boy who always has a way with words. 4th graders will be learning a new way to approach reading a novel by....Reciprocal teaching. This is a reading comprehension strategy that allows the teacher and students take turns leading a dialogue about a text using four key strategies: predicting what might happen next, clarifying difficult parts of the text, asking questions about the text, and summarizing the main ideas. This should be a an awesome experience!

In 4th grade math, we will work on projects and STEM activities that compliment what students are learning in class. Students will learn that it takes time to solve complex problems!  They will also learn that the STRUGGLE is part of the LEARNING as they work in groups to solve problems on vertical whiteboards. 

5th grade AIG

The fifth graders will start the year by reading Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell.   4th graders will be learning a new way to approach reading a novel by....Reciprocal teaching. This is a reading comprehension strategy that allows the teacher and students take turns leading a dialogue about a text using four key strategies: predicting what might happen next, clarifying difficult parts of the text, asking questions about the text, and summarizing the main ideas. This should be a an awesome experience!

In math, we will complete projects and STEM activities. Students will learn to work together, struggle through the understanding, show all of their work, and find solutions to complex problems!