Week 2

Language Arts
Reading is Thinking

We are going to be making predictions, asking questions, and making connections as we read.


Writing

We are learning how to express ourselves using emotions that fit the purpose for writing and the audience, giving the written piece a strong "VOICE". (happy, frustrated, scared, grouchy, etc.)


Social Studies

We are learning about the dynamics of communities, including Gilmer.

Math/Science

Math

We are learning about place value (the value of a number).  We will learn and order numbers on a number line into the thousand's place.  We will also be practicing how to write a number in four forms:  standard (just numbers with commas), written (words), pictoral (base ten and base one pieces), and expanded notation (598 = 500 + 90 + 8).


Science

We are learning how to identify and describe the three different types of matter (solids, liquids, and gasses).

Parents can play "What's the Matter" game with their kids and quiz them with items around the house or outside when you are driving down the street.  Tell them an item and have them classify it as a solid, liquid, or gas.

Week 1

Language Arts

Reading is Thinking

We are teaching the students to STOP and THINK when reading.  Asking yourself questions as you read is a great strategy to help with comprehension.


Writing

"All About Me" is a writing project to emphasize correct capitalization and punctuation skills.


Social Studies

We are learning how to be a good citizen by following CHAMPS.

Math/Science

Math

We are learning there are several steps and strategies to solve word problems.


Science

We are learning about modern day scientists and their impact on society.  We are also going to review lab safety before we begin future experiments.