Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Tuesday, February 28

Language Arts:

This week, we are working on using adjectives and strong verbs in our writing. We are continuing to practice last week's lesson on using quotation marks correctly when writing dialogue.

Emily S. and Gracie: Reading Skill: Reading and writing short and long vowel patterns (ex. hop and hope)

Tyler: Reading Skill: R controlled vowel sounds, especially /ar/ , /0r/ , /er/ (ex. thorn, barn, stern)

Alyssa: Reading Strategy: Vocabulary and Summarizing

White Seals: Using synonyms for learning vocabulary words

Homework: Continue sorting words nightly. Read every night for at least 15-20 minutes.


Math: Beginning a new unit on Measurement


Science A: Now that we've learned what electricity is, where it comes from, and what materials it can flow through, we are discussing functions of electricity and static electricity. We'll finish up our Electricty Unit next week by learning about Thomas Edison and Electrical Safety.


Science B: We have begun a brand new unit on the Human Body. First up, is our amazing eyes and how they work! We'll learn about the parts of the eye and their functions. Coming up next.... our Ears!!

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