Saturday, September 21, 2013

Weekly memo for 9/16 - 9/20

Overview of what we did the week of 9/16 - 9/20 

Math:  

  • Introduced multiplication vocabulary 
    • Array, product, factors, multiple, commutative property of multiplication, zero property of multiplication, identity property of multiplication, inverse operations
  • Interactive learning on using repeated addition and creating arrays with equal groups
  • Reviewed place value concepts from previous chapters
Language Arts:
  • Read the passage "Goals and Dreams"
  • Used circle, bubble and double bubble maps to brainstorm, describe, and compare and contrast between Goals and Dreams
  • Grammar:  Proofread a social studies article for run-on sentences
  • Practiced editing sentences for punctuations, tenses, and correct word form
Wordly Wise:
  • Learned vocabulary and meanings for lesson 3
  • Practiced using the vocabulary words as synonyms, in place of, and applied meaning to complete sentences
Social Studies:
  • Used maps to locate places in California using latitude and longitude
Art:
  • Work in progress - an artwork for the theme "California's Forest Giants"

 Homework

Math:  Finish the worksheet given - Quick check, review multiplication facts, and multiplication vocabulary

Language Arts: Come prepared to share at least 2 Dreams and Goals for this academic year

Wordly wise: Complete section 3D, read 3E and come prepared to answer comprehension questions

Purple sheet: Please sign and turn in on Monday

Test
Friday: Spelling test on Wordly Wise, lesson 3 vocabulary words






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