ELA:
Reading- We will continue to discuss character traits and how they relate to the story "A Boy Called Slow." We will also be looking at character traits when we practice writing R.A.C.E.S. responses.
Word Work- Students will work with their Word Work List 4 words: aud; cardio; de; duct; hydro; and quad.
Writing- While we brainstorm ideas for our narrative, we will continue to practice showing what happened by using dialogue (being in our character's shoes), versus retelling what happened.
Math: Students will simplify fractions in their lowest terms using the Greatest Common Factor. They will also be working on adding and subtracting fractions in word problems.
Science: Students will begin our second unit on Ecosystem Restoration, and will make their own terrarium.
Social Studies: Students will start Chapter 5 which is about the 13 English colonies.
Important Days
Friday- End of the First Trimester
