As our poetry project comes to an end, so does our study of the reading comprehension strategies of making inferences. Please note that due to technological issues, the second part of the poetry project is now due on Monday, May 9th. During this second part, students are expected to record an inference on one poem from every student on Voice Thread as well as identify a use of a poetry revision strategy from each student.
We have begun to study of writing summaries as we begin our study on government. As a class, we're reading Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz. In this classic book, Jean Fritz teaches us about how the government was formed and she entertains us with fun filled tidbits of information. We're filtering and paraphrasing the important information as we read the book. (Using the SmartBoard makes this so much better!)
Currently we're learning about the three branches of government. Next week students will create a branches mobile that will help them learn about the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches. They will learn about the various offices, duties, lengths of term, and whether elected or appointed.
Our Unit 6 math test is tomorrow. The test consists of data as well as adding and subtracting fractions (with common and uncommon denominators). Students took a practice test yesterday. We went over the answers today. They were given another practice test today, with the answer key so they can study more tonight. We will begin to study Singapore Math Problem Solving next week.
Next Wednesday, May 11th, we are going to Skype (video conference) with a fifth grade class from Florence, Italy. Please talk to your child about some questions he/she may ask.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions and/or concerns.
That's great the Meghan is a pro at Skype. I'll have her help me!
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