Word Study
Students reviewed contractions, synonyms and antonyms, and parts of speech (adjectives, nouns (subject), verbs (predicate)).
Reading
Students studied author's perspective (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and figurative language in poetry.
Writing
Students practiced note taking for planning, with an emphasis on using bullet points, rather than writing out a draft when they are composing on a computer.
Math
Students focused on measurement and developing a list of personal references to help them remember what each unit of measure represents.
Mass/Weight
gram = large paper clip
ounce = slice of bread
pound = loaf of bread/16 ounce can of vegetables or soup
ton = 2,000 pounds (most cars weigh about 1/2 ton)
Volume
cup = school milk/small coffee cup
pint = 2 cups, large drinking glass
quart = 2 pints, smaller paper or plastic container of milk
gallon = 4 quarts or large jug of milk
liter = many soda bottles are two liters
Length
centimeter = width of the head of a push pin
inch = width of a quarter
foot = sheet of paper (long side)
yard = width of a doorway
Students also acted out two-step problems to help them focus on the two distinct operations.
We also paired up with a talented group of 5th graders to help us with comparing fractions with common denominators and fractions with common numerators.
Science
I am co-planning a fun science challenge with our 5th grade team. We will be developing a Rube Goldberg challenge.
Important Dates & Reminders
I will highlight new and changed dates on subsequent posts in red.
April 20 & 21 - Ohio Mathematics Assessment
April 25 through 29 - Scholastic Book Fair
April 29 - Kids Fest 5 till 8pm
3rd grade basket items - www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4fa9af2da31-star/31903624
Tickets are available here - http://uawindermerepto.org/wmpto_KFTicketForm.html
Volunteers - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f49abad28aa8-windermere/
You can learn more by visiting the Windermere PTO website. See the link on the right under favorites.
May 27 - Last Day of School for Students
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