Happy Friday!!

Science:  This week we completed several lessons on both the inner and outer planets in the solar system.  Students have had the opportunity to work on their research this week for their planet research project that is due next Friday.  I am impressed with knowledge they have gained from this chapter so far and love the excitement they have brought to each lesson.

Writing:  We have been working on revising and editing our memoirs this week.  We have learned several new strategies for rereading and adding important details to our writing. We have also been using our writing checklists to double check that we have included all of the important pieces in our memoir.  Yesterday the kiddos began to publish their writing pieces.  We will celebrate all of our hard work in writing our memoirs on Wednesday of next week.

Math:  We took our chapter 9 test on Tuesday and I was very impressed with the scores they received on this test.  I have been working with the kids on holding themselves accountable for their own learning by studying for tests at home.  Thank you for the support you provide them with.  We also began a new chapter on Wednesday.  This chapter is about learning how to multiply and divide fractions.  Today we learned how to multiply whole numbers by fractions!

Reading:  On Monday we began our test taking preparation unit.  We have been looking at texts that could appear on an ELA test and using those to predict the types of questions the test-makers may ask.  We have also practiced identifying the type of text in order for us to understand the passage more fully.  

Upcoming Events:

2/10: Middle School Presentation at Concord

2/11: Early Release

2/13: Classroom Valentine’s Day Exchange

Have a great weekend.  Enjoy the nice weather!

Miss DiFranco