Weekly Update 3/24/14 - 3/28/14

     There will be lots of practice for MAP testing incorporated into our day.  However, writing and math continue as usual.  Reading will have a slightly different look, as we will begin to read MAP like stories and practice responding in an appropriate way.  Students must learn to be very attentive to what the questions are asking.  Most mistakes are made because the questions are not read carefully!
Here is a view of our week:

Writing - We are writing speeches to persuade.  This is going to be a lot of fun!  I am hoping the writing is done by Friday, but I may be dreaming.

Math - We will practice classifying information, study pictographs, learn about ordered pairs and grids, and practice reading line graphs.  Each of these is a one day lesson.  If we are able to complete the study guide on Thursday, the test for Ch. 15 -16 will be on Friday.  If this is too much of a push,  we will just test on Monday.  Check the planner for testing updates. 

Reading - Each group will be reading the same story - "Mary is Always Right."  Please notice this story when it is returned to you so that you can see what a MAP test is like.  It may take us all week to work on it. I will email you when we have finished. 

Science - We will be learning about stars and our solar system.

Workshop - Social studies time will be used as a math/spelling/language review workshop time.  Some students will review facts on computers, while others will work in small group on skills in which they need to improve. 

This Week's Important Events:

Mon. -

Tues. -

Wed. -  Report cards will be emailed;

Thurs. - Library;

Fri. -   Spring Pictures!!!  (Dress cute - everyone poses);  Possible math test over chapter 15 -16;