THE THREE HOOTS
CLASSROOM UPDATE
Math
WRITING
SCIENCE
-What can magnetic force move?
-Will a magnet's pull go through paper? Cardboard?
-Can I use a magnet to make a paperclip float?
-Can I make a magnet float?
As we answered these questions we learned a lot about the force of magnetism.
In the coming week, we are going to apply all of our magnetism knowledge to invent a magnetic lock! We will be scientists AND engineers!
READING
This week we read the story Wolf! This fantasy tells the story of a wolf who learns to read to gain the respect and friendship of farm animals. The wolf, by nature, is usually seen as a one who typically likes to scare and intimidate other animals. However, in this story, at first he is really hungry and goes to the farm to find some food. The wolf wanted to scare the farm animals and maybe eat them. But as the relationships between the wolf and the animals grew, he had a desire to impress them by learning to read. Therefore, he went to school to learn how to read because he admired them for being able to do so- and in turn gained new friends.
We used this story to compare characters and their relationships. We also worked to generate questions about events in the story that were unclear or confusing.
Homework and Reading Calendars
Remember!- Homework will be handed out every Friday and due back on the following Wednesday. Homework may consist of a review of the weekly work completed in class & spelling. Parents are required to look over the homework with their child.
Remember to keep reading for your reading calendar. The reading goal for October is 200 minutes! Reading calendars will be due on or before October 31.
Spelling
This week we will be focusing on words with long i.
mild
sky
pie
might
find
fight
tied
right
fry
tight
child
flight
bright
buy
dye
Review Words
16. soak
17. bowl
18. gold
Challenge Words
19. wind
20. children
Grandfriend's Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
October 12 Grandfriends Day / Applefest
October 31 Half Day for students-11:20 Dismissal
November 1 No School for students ISD-wide Professional Development Day