This week's spelling paragraph is a review of idioms/figurative language.
Idioms are phrases that mean something else. One example "break a leg" means good luck and hope you do well. Another idiom is "hitting the hay", which describes that you are read to go to bed. Finally, my favorite example is "that is the straw that broke the camel's back" meaning that you can't take it anymore! Definitely, learning to find hidden meanings helps you to understand what is said.
We will be finishing up chapter 11 in math. Our chapter test on geometry will be on Friday.
In reading, we are learning about paleontologists and archaeological digs. The story is "Days of Digging". A reading skill focus for you to reinforce at home would be summarizing.
I will not assign any homework over spring break other than please have your child complete the chapter book they chose to read for an AR test. Enjoy a restful break!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
March 15th
Spelling this week is in letter format. The test will be on Thursday.
14 Shamrock Lane
Kennewick, WA 99338
March 17, 2010
Dear Irish friend,
Will you please join me in celebrating St. Patrick's Day? We will be wearing green and dining on Irish food like corned beef, cabbage, and soda bread. There will be folk dancing to beautiful melodies played on the bagpipes. Hopefully, we won't experience a visit from a mischievous leprechaun, but we will find his pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. may this four leafed clover bring you a year of good fortune!
Sincerely,
Blarney Stone.
In math, we are starting to learn about geometric shapes. Please be looking for examples of cones, cylinders, cubes, rectangular prisms, spheres, etc. around your home.
Our reading unit is "Communities". We are talking about how communities change over time and serve various purposes. We are discussing how we all belong to several difficult sub-communities. This week's story is "House On Maple Street". Please check to make sure your child has completed their 5 non-fiction stories book notes. They are due Tuesday. Students will be completing posters in class this week to present to their classmates.
Don't forget that Friday is no school. Teachers are in professional trainings focused on reading.
Thursday night is Lincoln Elementary's reading night. Please join us from 6:30-7:30 for many reading activities.
14 Shamrock Lane
Kennewick, WA 99338
March 17, 2010
Dear Irish friend,
Will you please join me in celebrating St. Patrick's Day? We will be wearing green and dining on Irish food like corned beef, cabbage, and soda bread. There will be folk dancing to beautiful melodies played on the bagpipes. Hopefully, we won't experience a visit from a mischievous leprechaun, but we will find his pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. may this four leafed clover bring you a year of good fortune!
Sincerely,
Blarney Stone.
In math, we are starting to learn about geometric shapes. Please be looking for examples of cones, cylinders, cubes, rectangular prisms, spheres, etc. around your home.
Our reading unit is "Communities". We are talking about how communities change over time and serve various purposes. We are discussing how we all belong to several difficult sub-communities. This week's story is "House On Maple Street". Please check to make sure your child has completed their 5 non-fiction stories book notes. They are due Tuesday. Students will be completing posters in class this week to present to their classmates.
Don't forget that Friday is no school. Teachers are in professional trainings focused on reading.
Thursday night is Lincoln Elementary's reading night. Please join us from 6:30-7:30 for many reading activities.
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