Pratt's Primary Corner
Weekly Update- March 15, 2019
Reading MAP test will be taken on Monday March 18th.
Week at a Glance
We have also been discussing test taking strategies this week. Some of the strategies we've discussed are:
- Reading questions before you read a passage
- Going back in the passage to find your answer
- Getting rid of answers that make no sense right away
We will have a heavy focus on non-fiction reading for the month of April.
Math- This week we've focused on division & multiplication story problems. Students have used manipulatives to show their thinking, created a visual representation of their thinking and discovered an equation and answer to represent the problem.
**It is important that students are not only able to solve story problems but write their own story problems to put a given equation into context. If you're looking to practice at home, give your child an equation and have them write a story problem to go along with the problem. If you realize their story doesn't match the equation, have them build a model with objects around the house (noodles, beans, game pieces, coins) to represent their thinking.
Science/Social Studies- We started brainstorming ideas to solve the problem of food insecurity. Next week students will get into groups and design & build a prototype. We will have a showcase the 2nd week of April.
Writing- We are working hard on our opinion unit. Students have learned that they need to have a thesis statement (bold opinion), and explain reasons for that opinion. We started the unit by writing a speech to solve a problem, but have also discussed how we can have a strong opinion about things that are beautiful in the world as well.
No homework menu for the week. The weather is getting beautiful- enjoy some family time together outside!! :)
Scholastic Book Order
The online code is MBKQR and orders are due by March 22