From the Classrooms of 23B and 24B
For the Week of Sept 21
In this Issue...
From Mrs. Younce
From Mrs. Johnson
It's Homework time!
Communication
Simply Circle
Lifting Literacy
T-shirts
From Mrs. Younce
In Science today we talked about the parts of a seed. This week we will be investigating hydroponics and the life cycle of a seed.
From Mrs. Johnson
This week in reading we are working out of our first StoryWorks magazine. We read a realistic fiction story and created a story arc for it, which supports our current work in writing. We are also focusing on how the author developed her main character and how he changes in the story. We will continue to work out of this magazine discussing our reading and answering questions that resemble the format our students will encounter on state testing in the spring.
In writing, students have created the main character of their realistic fiction story. They wrote a couple of “small moment” scenes from the character’s life in order to “get to know” the character better. This week, we are using that work to help guide us in creating possible story arcs that include rising action, a problem, and a resolution. This is the beginning stage of actually drafting our story, which will start later this week.
It's Homework Time!
Communication
Also, we ask that you please email both teachers unless it is a specific subject related question or concern.
Contact Us
Mrs. Younce - mmorlock@tahomasd.us
Simply Circle
Fourth Grade T-shirts and Apparel
Lifting Literacy
We would like to invite all Tahoma families, grades K-5, to join in a literacy event on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00-12:00. Sharon Chastain, MV librarian, will read to children, give library tours, and will help parents select “just right” books. To top off the fun, there will be a scavenger book hunt and prizes too!
For Parents: There will be two Tahoma Reading Specialists, Deanna Sund and Lara Lindersmith, available to answer questions specific to your child’s reading needs. Treats will be provided as well.
Future events are scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 24, and December 12.