February 3-10

This was the first long week of several to come. This week we were very busy playing catch up from our "winter break." We wrapped up Soft Rain and did a project to summarize what we learned though the book. We began our poetry unit by reading and dissecting a poem about geese migrating. There was even a song in you tube that we listened to. It was a great way to show how poetry can be turned into sings.

 We finished the animal research reports and began a new research PROBE. Students chose what animals they wanted to research and began gathering resources. Students will have 2 full weeks to work on this project before we begin a persuasive writing piece that integrates the economy into writing.

I math we continue working with equivalent fractions. On Saturday we measured out sugar and flour to practice looking for equivalent measures. This week we dig into comparing and ordering fractions.

In science we wrap up our animals unit this week. Students got to design their own experiment and go through the scientific process.  This week we will tie up all the loose ends, complete our study guide, and take our test. Next up, .... Th economy....