Wilson's Weekly
March 5-9, 2018
Math
Monday, we'll discover what parallel, intersecting, and perpendicular line segments look like. Tuesday, the students will classify quadrilaterals based on their characteristics. Wednesday, they'll explain their reasoning why certain quadrilaterals will not fit into a given group. Thursday, the students will sort polygons into a Venn Diagram according to how they're alike and how they are different. Friday, we will use a fraction to label the area or inside of a shape.
Reading
Monday, students will match details with the main idea that they support. Tuesday, the students will be taking the I-Ready Reading Diagnostic to show how far their reading has progressed during 3rd Quarter. You will receive a copy of their results next week during conferences. Wednesday - Friday, we'll continue to work on identifying the main idea of a passage and finding details that support it.
Writing & Science
Monday & Tuesday, the students will be working with their team to research an animal that they would like to see added to the Kansas City Zoo. They will find facts that relate to their animal's natural habitat, diet, plant & water feature needs, and adaptations. Tuesday, they will take the facts that they've found, put them in their own words, and write a summary paragraph for each of their headings. Wednesday, the students will turn their summaries into a Google slideshow. Thursday, the students will create a habitat for their animal. Friday, the students will write a persuasive piece that explains why their habitat is suitable for their animal. Students will also begin presenting their habitat and Google slideshow to the class.
Spelling
This week in Spelling, we will focus on digraphs, categorizing words, and writing dialogue.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, Mar. 6 - CiCi's Pizza Night 5-8p.m.
- Tuesday, Mar. 6 - Art Club 4:10p.m.
- Wednesday, Mar. 7- Garden Club (red) 4:10p.m.
- Thursday, Mar. 8 - Lego Club 8:00a.m.
- Thursday, Mar. 8 - PTA Skate Night 6-8p.m.
- Friday, Mar. 9 - Specials Free Day 11:05-11:55a.m.
- Friday, Mar. 9 - End of 3rd Quarter