Everyone Should Appreciate...

In Readers' Workshop, students used the comparison matrix to practice comparing items and characteristics.  This matrix will help students compare and draw conclusions about text.

In Writers' Workshop, students thought of people, places, or things that they believe should get more recognition and appreciation.  They practiced writing claims, reasons and examples to persuade their readers.  Ask your child who they wrote about and why.  Have them make a strong claim (Everyone should appreciate ___________).  Encourage them to think of a reason and give examples/ stories/ details about that reason.  Push them to think of a second reason and examples.  Talking with your child about what they're writing helps develop ideas.  If students can say it, they can write it.

In Math Workshop, students studied characteristics of polygons and lines.  They identified right angles and their measure.

Ask your child about our new read aloud book, Out of My Mind. Ask them about Melody's "tornado explosions".  Have them describe why Melody has these explosions, what frustrates her.

Homework:

• Math homework
• Multiplication Facts: 20 minutes
• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

• Unit 5 Math Assessment: Friday
• Report card envelopes:  Please return at your earliest convenience

Classroom Supplies:

• Sticky Notes: Very low

Kidblog Link:  

• https://kidblog.org/class/RES11/login

Thank you,

Mrs. O'Neill