RELA- We are comparing and contrasting themes by the same author. We are also working on forming and using simple verb tenses and subject verb agreement. Additionally, we will conduct a mini research project on rocks and minerals.
Science- We will continue to learn about rocks and minerals, but we will begin looking at the different types of soil. (loam, humus, topsoil, loam, sand).
**Field trip info is coming home today. Thanks for sending in your permission slip so promptly! You get an A+! :)
**Apps to check out- Math Duel (free) and Multiplication Trainer (free). Multiplication Trainer allows you to pick the exact factors you want your child to work on. It tracks their progress too.
**Study Island- So, I made a mistake this week. :( In the future, I will assign study Island homework before the week begins, so all assignments will show up on Monday. If you choose to do them early, that is your perogative;however, it won't be a review of what is covered in class. If you do them early your child may not fully understand the concept at the time of doing the assignment.
**Homework- We are trying something new with homework this month. On Monday you will recieve a 'choice board' for homework. Your child can choose what he/she wants to do for homework each night. If there is a study island assignment, your child would not have to complete 4 assignments, as the Study Island would take the place of the nightly choice board. Next week, you will only need to complete 3 activities because of our field trip. There will be no homework on Tuesday, October 8th. There will also be no homework Monday, or Tuesday October 14, and 15th due to no school, and no homework the week of October 21-25 due to ITBS. :)