Fluency Challenge Tomorrow

In Math Workshop, students used repeated addition, arrays, equal groups, and the commutative property to show and solve multiplication.  At stations, students practiced these strategies and used manipulatives to justify and prove their thinking.  Students have a fluency challenge tomorrow on their 2's multiplication facts.  They will have 1 minute 30 seconds to complete 25 problems.  Students have flashcards, and expected to practice their facts 10 minutes per night.

In Writers' Workshop, noticed and named how authors from Should There Be Zoos? hooked their readers in their opinion essays.  They then applied this strategy to their SeaWorld writing on a "Try It" page.

In Word Study, students learned 3 new vocabulary words: melonchalic, skittish, and wise.  Have your child identify a person or character who has one of these character traits.  Encourage them to use evidence to explain their thinking.

In Readers' Workshop, students applied their thinking about symbolism and close reading of text to make claims and defend their claims with text-based evidence.

In Science, students used "Compass Points", a visible thinking note taking strategy, to focus their new learning about Earth's lithosphere and the formation of continents.

Students visited Reading Beaver Block today.

Homework: 

• Math homework (complete worksheet due tomorrow)
• Multiplication flashcards for 10 minutes
• Read 20 minutes

Reminders:

• Unit 3 Math Tests will come home tomorrow.
• Tomorrow is Bank Day.
• Clip Hall of Fame Breakfast is tomorrow.
• Fluency Challenge tomorrow: 2's multiplication facts.
• Mitten Tree donations accepted until December 19.

Classroom Supplies:  As always, donations are very much appreciated!

• Pencils
• Sticky Notes

Thank you,

Ms. Smith