May 19-23
Spelling Words:
1. candle
2. needle
3. eagle
4. apple
5. bottle
6. woman
7. relax
8. tiger
9. before
10. order
11. mirror
12. monkey
13. wonder
14. basket
15. market
Reading Skills:
* distinguish a realistic story from a fantasy
* use context clues to figure out unfamiliar words
* decode words with the affixes un-, dis-, -ful, -y
* writing a persuasive piece
Math Skills:
This week in my math class, the children will be focusing on:
* multiplying money
* using objects to divide
* division with greater numbers
In my homeroom, we have been taking timed multiplication tests on mixed facts. Children are only given one minute! Keep practicing those facts at home!
Science:
This week the children will be making their own scale model of the solar system here at school! They will be using a choice of crayons, markers, paper, and/or water color paints to create their model on black paper.
We continue to learn about how astronomers observe the solar system.
Social Studies:
We continue to share our biographies on the famous Illinoisans the children chose to research and write about.
We will also begin a mini unit on government for the remainder of the school year. Children will learn why people vote and run for political office in a democracy later in the week. We will learn what different kinds of elections are there and what they know about upcoming elections.
Important Upcoming Dates:
* Scholastic Book Orders and $ due Wednesday, May 21st
* Ice Cream Day Wednesday, May 21st
* Art Adventure Thursday, May 22nd 12:10-12:35
* No School Monday, May 26th Memorial Day
* Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!
* 3rd Grade Field Trip, Thursday, May 29th Boat Ride
All children will need to bring sack lunch this day!