Learning Targets for 10/19/15

Math
We are starting multiplication this week! Multiplication will be introduced by representing equal groups, arrays, and area models. Students will play a game in class called "Loops and Groups" that focuses on drawing equal groups.

Students will use loops and groups to understand multiplication

We'll also create arrays to represent multiplication

Multiplying with Area Models

Reading

Text Features Help Readers Understand Non-fiction Text

We'll continue to practice finding key details and the central message in stories. Students are also learning to identify text features in non-fiction books, such as the heading, subheading, caption, glossary, index, bold faced type, etc. This week we'll also explore cause-effect relationships in a text.

The Cause = Why did it happen?
The Effect= What happened?

Writing

Students are learning to use sensory details to create images for their readers. Students created poems featuring color words: Color Poems (Go to link).

This week students will create a short write, featuring a special memory. They will introduce the setting and characters, tell what happened, and tell the ending with a final thought.

Social Studies

Where in the world do we live? We've been learning about our community. Ask your child to identify where they live, beginning with our Planet Earth, Hemisphere, Continent, Country, State, City, and Neighborhood.

Upcoming Events

October 19th: SUN Classes Begin

October 20th: Family School Night, 5:30-7:00

Please join us for a fun evening with games, learning, and get free raffle tickets for prizes such as gift certificates to local businesses.

October 30th: Spirit Assembly, 10:15 in the gym featuring Character Trait of the Month: Responsibility. Class Awards and Students of the Month. It's also Crazy Hair Day!


November 3rd: Picture Retakes

November 17th: Pick up Cookie Dough Orders

November 17th-20th: Fall Book Fair from 3:15-4:30 in the library