Math
- Subtraction-decomposing across places involving zero
- Compensation method-good to use when the minuend is a multiple of 10 so you don't need to regroup the numbers
- Addition/Subtraction word problems
- Use the 3 reads strategy
- Model drawing
- Common fractions: reviewing concepts (3 models)
Language Arts
- Vocabulary strategy: Root words
- Grammar: Singular and plural nouns
- Comprehension skill: Theme
- The message or lesson of the story
- Use the characters actions and words to help you to decide the theme
- Thinking map: one-sided multi-flow map (clues on the left, theme on the right)
Science
- Review Earth's movements
- Use study guide to prepare for test on Monday, 10/30
Social Studies
- Geography
- Equator-separates the northern and southern hemispheres; 0 degrees latitude
- Prime meridian-separates the eastern and western hemispheres; 0 degrees longitude
Upcoming
- 10/24-11/2: Parent teacher conferences; School dismissal 1:00pm every day
- 10/31: Fall Parade
- 11/3: Hustle for Health (12:45 dismissal)
- 11/10: No School-Veteran's Day
- 11/13-11/17: SBA-ELA Interim Testing
- 11/23-11/24: No School-Thanksgiving
- 12/4: Native Plants & Animals Presentation @ PRE
- 12/21: End of 2nd qtr