We are wrapping up our first reading unit in REACH and are trying out something new this year. We are calling it: Week 5. Exciting, right? Here is what we are planning on doing during language arts:
During reading, students are selecting a "just right book" to begin on Monday and read during class. We will apply our comprehension strategies, from Unit 1 REACH, with that book and other mentor texts. Some of the strategies are making predictions, point of view, author's purpose and plot. I will be able to conference independently with your child to check-in throughout the week. I can't wait to see what their preference is!
For word study, we will take a break from REACH spelling lists, but will reintroduce our OG prefix and suffixes that kids have worked on in previous grades. There will NOT be any turn in homework, but we will send home a list to work on memorizing the beginnings/endings. We have a graded activity at the end of next week to check their mastery. We will also work on LOTS of grammar topics like types of sentences, relative pronouns, and compound subjects.
In math, we are going to be wrapping up Unit 2. We are projecting our test date to be Tuesday, September 20th. Study guide will be worked on next Friday, 9/16.
Students are wrapping up our first two chapters of Indiana history with a Native American project. Students began working in groups to focus on one Indiana tribe. Each group will make a visual representation of the tribe, a poster, and present to the class. Any additional support with research this weekend would be TERRIFIC!
Enjoy the weekend!
