Math: Students applied two different formulas for finding the volume of a rectangular prism and explored different units of volume. Next week, we will solve real-world problems involving volume and will begin reviewing for our first unit test.
Science: We finished our unit on classification with a quiz today. Next week, we'll begin our first social studies unit focused on map skills.
Writing: Spelling unit 3 test was given today....see the unit 4 list sent home today. We studied linking verbs, verb tenses, and will begin identifying helping verbs next week. In writing, the kids wrote two "show, don't tell" paragraphs applying vivid verbs to the text. We will begin writing a verb poem titled "Cures for a Boring Day in Detention" including verb tenses and vivid verbs.
Reading: This week, our lesson focus was on the author's purpose for writing a text. Theme will be our focus next week. I have placed the students in five groups based on reading ability. I am really looking forward to starting our meetings next week!
Check out the pictures on my blog below of our first art project of the school year...
