This week we will be taking our benchmark tests. These tests are not graded but used to guide instruction on areas of need. Monday we will take the math test. We have been reviewing in class all last week. Reading test will be given on Tuesday afternoon. Make sure students are here both days to take their tests with classmates.
This week...
Reading
We are learning about text features and working with non-fiction texts. Remember to read 30 minutes each night.
Writing
Students will begin a research All About book. They have decided on their topic and will begin the process on Monday.
Spelling
We are beginning spelling sorts this week. You child will have homework every night in spelling. A list of words is written in the agenda. There will be a test on Friday.
Homework for this week is:
Mon - cut/sort words in word work notebook according to their feature
Tues - pick 5 write 5...students will pick 5 of their words to write 5 good sentences on notebook
paper because they will be collected. We are working on capitalization and punctuation
and writing meaningful senetence, so I will be looking for really good sentences.
Wed - students will put their words in ABC order in their word work notebook
Thurs - study
Fri - test
Math
We are continuing our study of fractions.
Other
Feb 17 Family Fun and Fitness 6:30-7:30...more information to follow
20 no school
24 club day
27-March 3 Read Across America Week...more information to follow
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