Weekly Update December 6th-10th

Here is what is going on in our classroom this week:

Don't forget that Wednesday is an early release day! 

Please remind students to bring winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves! Winter has arrived....brrrrrrrr!

• Math–We are working toward 2-digit times 2-digit multiplication!  Last week we worked on 2-digits times 1-digit. We will take our Chapter 10 test on Tuesday. A study guide will come home tomorrow evening.  If you have been looking for little blue math quizzes we have taken a break from them for awhile. We have been spending more time doing guided practice, classwork, and small group instruction. I will let you know when to look for the quizzes to come back!

• Reading–This week we will continue to review inferences and work on proving our answers using the author's words (proof from the text). I was very pleased to see the book summaries students turned in on Friday! They did an excellent job!

• Writing–This week we will continue working on our persuasive pieces about unusual pets. We are working on a five paragraph letter (introduction, 3 supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion). We have been thinking hard about how to argue against opposing viewpoints, and have been spending a lot of time developing quality arguments and making an outline.  Students have the option to finish their choice piece for extra credit or as their nightly 10 minute writing assignment (this is optional). I enjoyed reading the students' nightly writing assignments! Each week the writing homework is worth 4 points (one point for each entry). 

Our class is working very hard to have quiet transitions. This is a very exciting time of year for the students and we have become very talkative in class.