This week we will be finishing up our math unit in multiplication and starting Unit 6 - division.
In reading, the story this week will be "The Go Around Dollar". This story tells how money is passed around and explains the different parts of a dollar. We will be working on text components and sequencing a story. We are also reading several versions of the Gingerbread Boy story. We will be comparing and contrasting these stories.
In Food Is Elementary, we will be cooking our first dish from Egypt. Please ask your student about the fabulous food they tasted.
To go along with our reading of gingerbread boy versions, our spelling paragraph is:
Gingerbread cookies can be very tricky! Gingerbread men and babies can be extremely sly as they are running very fast across the countryside. They run and they run but nobody can every catch them. These clever cookies can run away from people and animals like the devious fox and the gentle old man and lady. Apparently, gingerbread cookies are resourceful and quick thinkers.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
November 30th
I hope your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. I'm sure some of you are as amazed that it is almost December as I am!
In math, we are working on multiplication facts to 9. Please see the links below for practice. I will also be sending home flashcards shortly for students to review nightly.
Our money unit starts this week in reading. Great timing around the holidays! Students will be learning how money has changed over time and how it varies from country to country. If you have any money or related item that your child can share, please send it in. Anything of great value is best to be kept at home.
Our spelling paragraph this week is:
My Christmas Wish
I am hoping to get amazing things for Christmas. One dream gift would be an iPod to be playing my favorite tunes. Another dreamy present would be a spectacular toy like a DSI or mini projector. But the best gift would be cherished time with family and friends! I hope Christmas is swell!
** our focus skill is -ing endings and base/root words
In math, we are working on multiplication facts to 9. Please see the links below for practice. I will also be sending home flashcards shortly for students to review nightly.
Our money unit starts this week in reading. Great timing around the holidays! Students will be learning how money has changed over time and how it varies from country to country. If you have any money or related item that your child can share, please send it in. Anything of great value is best to be kept at home.
Our spelling paragraph this week is:
My Christmas Wish
I am hoping to get amazing things for Christmas. One dream gift would be an iPod to be playing my favorite tunes. Another dreamy present would be a spectacular toy like a DSI or mini projector. But the best gift would be cherished time with family and friends! I hope Christmas is swell!
** our focus skill is -ing endings and base/root words
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