Weekly memo for 11/11 - 11/18

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Started our math unit on fractions
• Spiral review of multiplication word problems

Language Arts:

• Effective use of synonyms and antonyms in writing
• Weekly reflective essay 

Science:

• Energy in ecosystems - food chains, food webs, microorganisms

Assignments/projects due

Science:

• Ecosystem poster - due Friday 15th

Weekly memo for 11/4 - 11/8

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Completed the lesson on division; dividing one, two, and three digit numbers by 1-digit divisor
• Practiced word problems using multiplication and division operations
• Vocabulary learned: factors, prime numbers, composite numbers
• Differentiated between prime and composite numbers

Language Arts:

• Completed our Novel study of "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
• Grammar - practiced the use of prefix: un, over, mis 
• Finished our grammar packet on pronouns

Science:

• Energy in the ecosystem
• In-progress - Science project on ecosystem

Assignments/projects due

Science:

• Ecosystem poster - due Friday 15th

ELA:

• "The Hundred Dresses" - due Tuesday 12th

Student written reflection sheets must be signed and filed in class on Tuesday.

Weekly memo for 10/28 - 11/1

Thank you, parents for all your yummy Halloween treats!

Overview of what we did this week

Math:  

• Division of two and three digit numbers by 1-digit divisor
• Writing division word problems
• Problem solving using multiplication and division operation

Language Arts:

• Novel study "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes
• Descriptive essay writing - My favorite pet
• Wordly wise lesson 5 vocabulary word practice

Science:

• Interaction of living things in an ecosystem, consumers, producers, pollinators
• Science project on ecosystem

Test

Social studies:  Test on Thursday - vocabulary words, lessons 1 - 4