Today was a normal schedule kind of day. :)
Language Arts~
In computer lab this morning we worked on Acuity and Odysssey. We keep reviewing those skills as ISTEP is getting closer! We worked on our soft c/soft g sound in vocabulary. We also reviewed how to add suffixes to words. Contractions were the focus in grammar today. The kids did a great job! We also worked in centers today. Students spent 15 minutes working on typing a portrait poem, 15 minutes reviewing vocabulary and comparing and contrasting, 15 minutes reading a leveled book and 15 minutes working with me on analyzing writing. In Greek and Latin roots we worked on ex- and a, an-.
HW: Weekly Homework is due on Friday! Don't forget the parent signature and nightly reading minutes.
Math~
Fractions continue. Today we used manipulatives to demonstrate adding and subtracting of fractions. We used pattern blocks to show why we need to change the denominator.
HW: Math boxes and study link 7.5
Science~
Today we opened our physical science books for the first time. We learned that everything that takes up space and has mass is made of matter. We also talked about how the properties of matter can help us identify it. The properties include shape, color, odor, taste, texture, hardness, volume, mass, and attraction to magnets. Pick an object and have your student describe it using the properties. Or you could describe and object using the properties and have your child guess the object.
HW: Finish Venn Diagram. Due Friday.
