We jumped right back in to our learning today and consulted the December calendar discussing events and assessments that are coming up before our Winter Break (December 23-January 3).
In math this week we are adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. We will also add and subtract mixed numbers this week or early next week. By the end of next week, I would like to give the summative assessments for the three math standards we have worked with this term, NF.1 (equivalent fractions), NF.2 (comparing/ordering fractions), and NF.3 (adding/subtracting fractions). Today we had fun with 'Pizza Party' framework task. Here are some examples of their work:
In ELA we are working on opinion writing. We are using mini-stories to support our opinion. In reading we are working on text structures this week. There are 5 text structures authors use to organize their ideas. They are description, sequence, compare/contrast, cause/effect and problem/solution. We will work with one each day.
In Science we will take a test on Light this Wednesday, the 4th. We worked on a study guide together today and it should be in their homework pocket of their planner today to study. Following Light we will be learning about the properties of sound. A home project regarding sound went home in the red folder today (it's due Dec. 17).
In Social Studies we will continue our work with the Revolutionary War (final assessment Dec. 18; a study guide will come home before then). Today we covered the Second Continental Congress and Battle of Bunker Hill. Tomorrow we will be reading, analyzing, and summarizing the Declaration of Independence. This Wednesday, several volunteers have offered to come to our 4th grade classrooms as key people from the Revolutionary War period. Thank you so much if you volunteered your time!
Have a great week!!!
PS. REMINDER: Mrs. Porter's class MAP testing dates:
Tuesday (12/3) Math 10:35-11:40
Wednesday (12/4) Reading 10:35-11:40
Thursday (12/5) Language Arts 10:35-11:40
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