October 14, 2016

Ms. Zurales' Class News

ELA In writer's work shop students will continue the argumentative writing unit. They will learn about the importance of word choice in making an argument more descriptive, powerful, and persuasive to their audience. At the end of the week students will begin writing an argumentative piece in which they will be persuading their audience to buy their haunted house. In reading workshop we will continue with Myths. We will read Pandora's Box and about Demeter and Persephony. Please make sure your child is reading and filling out their October Reading Log.

LANGUAGE ARTS The focus will be on verb tenses.

SPELLING Students took a spelling test today. A new sort will go home on Monday. Homework (3 items on the menu, 1 from each column) is due on Friday, October 28, which is also the date of the test. 

MATH Ms. Zurales' math class will continue exploring the various multiplication strategies.

SCIENCE  We will continue "What Is Weather?" We will learn how to measure weather, and how to predict it. A study guide for The Water Cycle Chapter will be going home on Wednesday. The Chapter Test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25. Students will NOT be able to use their books or notes. 

Important Dates & Announcement

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10/25 Science Chapter Test - The Water Cycle
10/26 Early Dismissal
10/31 Halloween Party (1:10-2:10) & Parade (2:10)