Math: We are working through Unit 2 which emphasizes multiplication and geometry. We will wrap up at the end of next week.
Recess & Snack: The children are enjoying the cool autumn weather and socializing during snack time. Please have your child keep candy at home.
Reading Workshop: We began a new read aloud entitled The Young Man and the Sea by Rodman Philbrick. Our focus is looking deeply at characters. The children continue to practice planning, discussing, and writing about their reading. Signed reading logs are due every Friday.
Social Studies: Almost everyone has completed a Maine map and they are gorgeous! We have been reading about Maine's economy and commerce, part of which is discussing Maine's outreach to China for more trade.
Writing Workshop: The children have created characters, story mountains, and leads, and have begun drafting realistic fiction stories. Before drafting, the children had to decide whether to write in first or third person. We will have a Publishing Party to celebrate this writing before Thanksgiving.
Word Study: The class continues to practice their individual word lists, and work in groups on spelling/language patterns. Homophones have also been highlighted.
Upcoming Trips:
November 10th- Portland Symphony Orchestra Trip (permission slip going home today)
November 16th- Maine Historical Society
December TBD- Maine State Museum
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