I share my ideas and express myself. I can communicate in lots of different ways.
I try to solve problems. I am reflecting on my actions and making informed choices.
I can tell you what I have learned. I use what I have learned to solve problems.
I am a risk-taker because I am not afraid to try new things.
Reading
Wonders Reading text:
Room to Grow
Gary the Dream Catcher
Yoon and the Jade Bracelet
Essential Questions we are inquirng about:
How do people from different cultures contribute to a community?
What can traditions teach you about cultures?
How do landmarks help us understand our country's story?
Math
This month's objectives:
I can represent and solve problems using equal groups by modeling with drawings (array) or objects and writing a multiplication equation.
I can use an array and a tape diagram to solve for the missing unknown in multiplication and division.
Students are becoming familiar with the concept of multiplication and division.
Writing
Focus: Personal Narratives using the following prompts:
How do people from different cultures contribute to a community?
What can traditions teach us about our culture?
Writing in connection to the reading texts.
Social Studies
Our Environment
Students are inquiring about:
The five boroughs, city, states, islands, and countiries
Land and water
Climate and weather