Wilson's Weekly
Feb. 4-8, 2019
Math
Monday, the students will use multiplication to find the area of various rectangles. Tuesday, we'll create rows and columns in incomplete rectangles to find the area. Wednesday & Thursday, we will be using the formula, length x width = area. Friday, the students will decompose a large rectangle into two smaller ones to find the area.
Reading
This week, we will first practice finding the main idea of a single paragraph and identify 3 details that support it. We'll also practice matching supporting details with the corresponding main idea. Finally, we'll work on determining the main idea of passage with multiple paragraphs and then match details with the corresponding heading.
Writing & Spelling
During our Writing time this week, the students will create an opinion statement, give 3 reasons that support it, add facts to support each reason, and wrap up with a conclusion statement. We will also spend some time doing research to find evidence that supports our opinion. Last, the students will learn how to expand their sentences by adding in details, examples, & statistics.
During our Spelling time this week, we will focus on sounds & letter patterns, synonyms, context clues, and possessive nouns.
Social Studies
Monday, the students will be sharing with their classmates the facts that they learned about one of the Native American tribes that inhabited Missouri. Tuesday, they'll be reading about the European explorers who came to settle in our area. Thursday, the students will discover the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and its effect on our nation. Friday, they'll see the significance of the Lewis & Clark expedition.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, Feb. 5 - CiCi's Pizza Night 5-8p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 6 - Counseling Club 3:00-3:30p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 6 - Summer Adventure Enrollment opens
- Thursday, Feb. 7 - LPS Elementary Night at WJC basketball game (5:30p.m. - Women's & 7:30p.m. - Men's)
- Friday, Feb. 8 - PTA Movie Night - Small Foot (Doors open at 6:30; movie starts at 7:00p.m.)