Week 18: January 30 - February 3, 2012
Notes & Reminders:
- Beginning this week, students must read and test on five AR books per week. We are not reading up to our full potential. Many students are reading well below their reading levels. They are choosing to take the easy way out, which only hurts them in the long run. They are not being challenged by these easy texts and are not growing as readers. If you're curious about your child's reading level, be sure to check the weekly goal sheet that's stapled to your child's work for the week. The AR box tells you how many test he or she has taken, at what level, and even how many words your child read this week. At this point in our school year, students who are on grade level should be reading on a 3.5 book level and approximately 10-15,000 words per week.
- Our class will exchange Valentine cards on February 14th. Please watch binders for our class list and more information about special treats for Valentine's Day.
- Please ensure your child dresses appropriately for the weather. Coats must be worn on cold days. Sweatshirts and hoodies are NOT coats nor do they provide enough warmth to protect your child from the cold temperatures. On cold days, students without coats will not be allowed to go outside for recess.
Week 18 Homework
Monday
- Review Thurgood Marshall newsletter.
- Review Soil newsletter.
- Read your fluency passage. Remember target rate is at least 92 wpm.
- Complete Reading Lessons 5 & 6 in the ELA Coach Book.
- Read your AR book.
- Review Thurgood Marshall newsletter.
- Review Soil newsletter.
- Read your fluency passage. Remember target rate is at least 92 wpm.
- Complete Reading Lessons 7 & 8 in the Math Coach Book.
- Read your AR book.
- Review Thurgood Marshall newsletter.
- Review Soil newsletter.
- Read your fluency passage. Remember target rate is at least 92 wpm.
- Complete Reading Lessons 22 & 23 in the ELA Coach Book.
- Read your AR book.
- Review Thurgood Marshall newsletter. Test tomorrow!
- Review Soil newsletter. Test tomorrow!
- Read your fluency passage. Remember target rate is at least 92 wpm.
- Complete Reading Lessons 5 & 6 in the ELA Coach Book.
- Read your AR book.
- Have a great weekend!
- Happy birthday on Sunday to Jeremiah!
- Clean out the back pocket of your STAR binder.
GPS Focus Standards
Social Studies
- SS3H2 The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy.
- SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS3H2a.
- SS3CG2 The student will discuss the character of different historical figures in SS3H2a.
- M3N5. Students will understand the meaning of decimal fractions and common fractions in simple cases and apply them in problem-solving situations.
- a. Identify fractions that are decimal fractions and/or common fractions.
- b. Understand that a decimal fraction (i.e. 3/10) can be written as a decimal (i.e. 0.3).
- c. Understand the fraction a/b represents a equal sized parts of a whole that is divided into b equal sized parts.
- d. Know and use decimal fractions and common fractions to represent the size of parts created by equal divisions of a whole.
- ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text. The student..
- m. Recalls explicit facts and infers implicit facts
- ELA3C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats. The student
- a. Correctly identifies and uses subject/verb agreement and adjectives.
- S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils.
- c. Use observation to compare the similarities and differences of texture, particle size, and color in top soils (such as clay, loam or potting soil, and sand).
- d. Determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research.
