4KW
Weekly Newsletter
March 4 - March 8, 2019
Language Arts
In
Language Arts this week, students are continuing to gather different types of
visual material, such as diagrams, data and charts to add to their collection
of information on their non fiction research topic. Students are continuing to
synthesize, which is taking notes from a wide variety of non fiction sources in
order to ensure that all information gathered is aligned. We are using
the notes we have collected to begin drafting our non fiction texts, ensuring
that information is grouped into sections and paragraphs.
Math
This
week the students will be working on decomposing fractions using a number line
and the area model. They will then be adding and subtracting fractions with
common denominators. The students will continue to use drawings to help make
deeper connections while adding and subtracting fractions.
Science
Due
to our preparations for our Student-led Conferences this week we have limited
science lesson times. However, we will be learning about different rock layers.
We will also be using our inference skills about fossils in preparation for
writing a scientific argument. The argument will be based on a claim about what
past environments used to be like, using evidence from rocks and fossils.
Announcements
- March
7th & March 8th
- Student Led Conferences (SLC): Be sure to sign up for a
time slot on POWERSCHOOL. If you are unable to attend, please contact your
child’s teacher so that an alternative date can be set up.
- ES Dress Up Days: plan your days in advance click HERE for dates and details.
Resources
To
further support our exploration of non-fiction text log on to Newsela, which is
an online news website that has the capability of breaking down the text into
different reading levels that all readers can access. https://newsela.com/ (focus on Science)
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