This week we have a lot going on (as usual!) Mrs. Brewer will be taking over the teaching this week under my guidance. While she is teaching I will be planning the rest of our units and also pulling some students for a little more individual attention and review of concepts. Here's a quick look at our week:
Reading: Mrs. Brewer developed a wonderful unit that incorporates writing skills, grammar review, and comprehension, while reading Gooney Bird Greene. Make sure you ask your child about the book. The students are really enjoying it and there is a series of books. The book is about a very unique girl who comes into a classroom and tells "absolutely true stories." What is true about each of her stories is that they seem absurd to begin with but along the storytelling path there is always a twist. Math: We are finishing Unit 7 on Multiplication. Students will be tested over the unit this Wednesday. After reviewing the study guide, if your child has any questions, please let me know and I will review the concept with your child. Following this unit we will begin Unit 8 which covers fractions.
Science: In science we will finish learning about rocks and minerals by completing an investigation on Metamorphic Rocks. In addition we'll head to DiscoveryWorks on Tuesday at the Avon Lake Public Library to listen to Mr. Z cover information about the properties of rocks and minerals and do an investigation as well. Click on the Science tab to view some videos I found about the three kinds of rocks.
OAA practice has begun! Each week I am giving students one story to read and to practice answering questions. I will also be giving math review as well. Since Spring Break comes right before testing week, I am hoping that our test taking strategies now will stick when test time comes.
