In reading this week, we discussed heroes and the characteristics of heroes. We carefully read nonfiction articles about different types of heroes and discussed characteristics of heroes. We made connections to our most recent interactive read aloud, Saving Winslow. Students chose a character from Saving Winslow, and then brainstormed and wrote what makes that character a hero. Next week we will begin learning about Greek Mythology. We will continue discussing the characteristics of heroes and making connections across the myths we read.
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| Students continue to share the books they love through Book Talks. |
In addition to writing about heroes, our writers began to write the next chapter in Saving Winslow. This partner activity has been fun for the students, and they will continue writing this next week. We will share these stories throughout the week.
During Social Studies, we began learning about our capital, Washington, D.C. We "traveled" to DC through Google Expeditions and students were introduced to the DC project and we began discussing how to closely read nonfiction in order to find important information. Students will continue to research and work on this project throughout the week.
In math we have been learning about decimals and making the connection between decimals and fractions. Students used beaded number lines in order to show the concept of decimals in tenths and hundredths. This tool helped the students understand this concept clearly. We will continue with these concepts this week. Our test is scheduled for the following week.
We also learned a new math game - Decimal War!
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