What is happening in RM 16?
Week of September 6th
Focus Skill: Ask Questions/Identify Main Idea and Details
We started reading groups today!! Hooray!! You can help support your child's learning at home by asking them questions at home about their independent reading. For example, Who is the main character in your book? Can you describe them to me? What evidence supports what you just told me about them? You want to keep digging deeper until they can give your proof. Whether you have read the book or not, if they are able to support their answer, you know they are understanding what they read! :)
Writing:
We are in the prewriting stages of a personal narrative!! Over the next week, we will be writing our rough draft and reviewing how to edit and revise our writing so that we can publish a final copy that we are so proud of!
Spelling:
Your child started spelling today! They may be going to another teacher. This teacher will introduce the sort to them and will teach them a game that they can play independently throughout the week. Their spelling list can be found in their binders. Please note that it is important to focus on the patterns in their words and not necessarily the memorization of the words. They need to be able to apply what they learn to their writing too.
We will not have spelling tests. I will be looking for the application of their words in their everyday writing.
Math:
Focus Skill: Geometry Review (lines, line segments, rays, quadrilaterals), Area and Perimeter
We will test over this unit Tuesday, Sept 12th.
I post links on our Google Classroom that will help reinforce these skills at home :). Your child should know how to log on.
Science:
Your child will begin science with Mr. Baer and they will be reviewing the scientific process.
Social Studies:
We are learning about the Three Branches of Government at both the State and National Level. Our target is to be able to compare and contrast the responsibilities at each level.
STRINGS INSTRUMENTS
Volunteers Wanted
Bruce will be joining our classroom!!!
Shoot me an email if you are interested and I will send home a paper with suggested foods and your assigned week.
School PIctures
Important Dates
9/8 Picture Day
9/16 KISS Day
9/16 Homecoming Parade