It's already April and here's what happening in our classroom:
Math: We are wrapping up our unit on three-dimensional shapes, weight, and volume. Part of this unit has been working with positive and negative numbers which is helping to stretch our brains!
Reading/Social Studies: The children have been focused on historical fiction with our read aloud as a springboard for our studies. The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg is also helping the students understand slavery and the Underground Railroad which is our focus in social studies.
Writing: Our current unit is writing literary essays with a focus on themes in books and stories. Throughout our discussions, the students have seen that some themes apply to many different books they have read. Their task is to provide support and evidence to prove how the author conveys their big ideas. Another writing project is creating a class play. All children will participate in writing at least one scene, and so far, it's proving to be very entertaining!
Upcoming Trip: Portland Museum of Art on 4/15/15
After vacation:
Fourth (and third) graders will take their Maine Educational Assessments which are computer based. We are spending some time preparing the students for the format which is different from tests they have taken in the past.
A new science unit will begin that is focused on teaching heredity and traits through growing plants.
Requests:
If you have any old towels or sheets to donate so we can re-stuff our bean bags, that would be WONDERFUL!
Have a great week! Yours truly, Renee
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