Math Vocabulary

In Readers' Workshop, students read two different points of view on the same topic (SeaWorld).  They're considering text structure to help identify the different authors' points of view and recording their thinking on their comparing matrix.  Eventually we want students to be able to make claims about conflicting points of view.

In Writers' Workshop, students used editing symbols to reread their drafts and edit. If your child hasn't finished their opinion essay draft, they're bringing this home to complete for homework.

In Math Workshop, students studied characteristics of figures and lines.  They identified similar characteristics to help them explain the meaning of intersect.  This unit (Geometry) has a ton of vocabulary.  To help at home, frequently ask them what the following words mean:

• polygon: an enclosed figure with at least 3 straight lines
• quadrilateral: a four-sided polygon
• parallel: we say "parallel means they will never cross" with arm movements
• intersect: a point where 2 lines meet
• trapezoid: a quadrilateral with only 1 set of parallel lines
• parallelogram: a quadrilateral with 2 sets of parallel lines

You can also encourage your child to practice using this FREE online: Quadrilateral Shape Game

In case you didn't hear yet, we finished Holes.  Students can now watch the movie at home, if desired (I know many already did over the weekend :) ).

In Science, with partners, students are imagining and planning their bridges in their science notebooks.  They must consider limited resources, costs and other constraints and criteria. 

Homework:

• Math homework
• Multiplication Facts: Practice 0-5, 10 
• Opinion essay drafts (only students who haven't already finished in class)
• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

• Book Fair Night: Tomorrow
• Report cards go home with students this Friday
• Early Dismissal: Friday
• No school: Monday, February 15

Classroom Supplies:

• Sticky Notes: Very low

Kidblog Link:  

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

Thank you,

Mrs. O'Neill