Reading and Language Arts Next week we will be comparing two selections. Join the Circus is a nonfiction story. Zhang Jin and her friends perform with Cirque du Soleil, an exciting and different kind of circus. Raymond's Best Summer is a realistic fiction story. Raymond is afraid he might not pass his swimming test because he swims differently form everyone else, but he learns that his swimming style reveals a special talent.
Comprehension Strategies: Evaluate; Making Inferences; Problem Solving; Noting Details
Vocabulary Words: athletic, circus, contraption, performance, pyramid, somersaults, certificate, intermediate, thrashing, paces, process, ability, laps, demonstration, bear, studiously, porpoise
Grammar Skills: Irregular Verb; Word Families; Adjectives
Phonics: Vowel Pairs oo, ew, ue, ou; Long i (igh, ie); Base words with -ed,
-ing Endings
Reading Logs Please continue to read with your child and remind them to log their minutes.
Math We will finish up the chapter on 3-digit subtraction with estimating differences and then a review and test on Tuesday. Our next chapter is on multiplication and division concepts. We will begin by skip counting equal groups and then we will connect addition to multiplication.
Flash Cards Students should be working hard to memorize their addition and subtraction facts. KEEP PRACTICING MATH FACTS WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME!
Science Next week we will take a closer look at the the Fruit and Grain food groups. Students will identify foods that belong to each of these groups. We will discuss the health benefits of eating food from these groups.
Important Dates & Announcement
OLSAT TEST RESULTS are in. If you want a copy please send in a self-addressed stamped envelope or call the office to arrange to pick up a copy.
All LIBRARY BOOKS are due May 24th.
Tue, May 21 - Pen Pal Field Trip
Fri, May 24 - Wear red, white and blue - Reading Incentive Day
Mon, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
Fri, May 31 - All School Picnic
Wed, Jun 5 - Last Day of School - Report Cards; 10am dismissal
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