Week 10 (Beginning Oct 22nd)

In Language Arts, we are working on a nonfiction unit.  We are exploring the different text structures that nonfiction has as well as fact vs. opinion, and cause and effect relationships.  We will write an expository essay.  We will discuss that expository essays answer a question.  Students are picking topics this week by choosing a question they would like to answer. 

In Math, we will continue our unit on multiplication. We are learning strategies to multiply such as making arrays, equal groups, using repeated addition, and strip diagrams  In the coming months we will be reviewing time and money.  Telling time and counting money are skills that today’s children do not have a lot of practice with because of digital clocks and debit cards.  Please have them work on these skills at home in practical situations.  For example… Maybe your child could count the change in your wallet or tell you the time on an analog clock.   Maybe you could ask them to calculate how much time it is until their favorite television program is on?

In Science, we are studying Force, Motion, Gravity, and Magnetism.  This week we will delve into the concept of friction. 

In Social Studies, we are continuing our unit on heroes.  Culture is shaped by the way people live and interact with others. We will be discussing how communities celebrate their heroes?

Reminders/Announcements:
1. November 9th – Field trip to CRHS to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.