Congratulations to the class for completing the ELA MCAS test last week!  The Math MCAS test will be Tuesday 5/1 and Thursday 5/3.  

Here's what we're learning in Room 49:

Math - Geometry! This includes lines, angles (using protractors!), 2D shapes, and symmetry.  We are also exploring perimeter and area.  Students are putting the finishing touches on their Area & Perimeter Robots.

ELA - This week the students will begin opinion (persuasive) writing using the OREO strategy (Opinion, Reason, Evidence, Opinion).

Reading - This week we will kick-off our Immigration Unit.  Students will learn about the history of Immigration to the USA, with a specific focus on Ellis Island and their own family ancestry.  

Social Studies - Last stop on our USA regions tour...welcome to the WEST!  

March happenings...

What's new in Room 49?

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Read Across America Day 2018

Math: On Friday students took the Fraction Unit Assessment.  This week we will begin studying decimals.  

Reading: We are learning about text structure of nonfiction books.  Working in book groups students are reading and identifying the structure of 5 nonfiction books.  

Language Arts: Last week we read a story called "The Wacky Shoes".  Students are now using the 4-square graphic organizer strategy to plan and write their own wacky shoes story.  We also continue to work on using evidence from a text in an written response.  

Social Studies: Students put the finishing touches on their Midwest pyramids highlighting 4 famous landmarks located in the Midwest.  This week we are traveling to the Southwest region!

Science: Students used their nonfiction reading skills to research and create a poster about a rock or mineral.  This week students will create circuit boards to share what they learned during this unit.

2nd trimester report cards go home this month!  Grades close on March 16th and report cards will be handed out on March 23rd.  

Greek Mythology 

Readers' Theater

This week students practiced, rehearsed, and created props for a Readers' Theater!  They performed ancient and modern stories highlighting the major characters and themes in Greek Mythology.  Click HERE to see the photos.

January Update

I hope everyone enjoyed the extra long weekend!  I know I am looking forward to the temperatures being a bit warmer this upcoming week.  Here is an update on what we're learning and what's coming up in each subject.  

Math: This week we will wrap-up our division unit with a test on Thursday.  Next week we will begin learning about fractions.

Reading: Greek Mythology!  The class was very excited to begin this unit.  We will explore many of the characters, themes, and lessons in Greek myths.  Students will learn the meaning of sayings such as "a Herculean task", "opening Pandora's box", and "an Achilles' heel".   

Language Arts: Students have been reading about and taking notes on a famous person from history.  This week they will organize their notes and plan/write a five paragraph informational report.  They will also continue working on a lapbook, which includes a timeline, character traits, and more!

Social Studies: -Welcome to the Midwest!  This week we are traveling to our 3rd region of the USA.  Students will learn about the landforms, climate, products/natural resources, and culture of this region.  

Next Tuesday, we welcome a student teacher, Miss Sullivan to our classroom!  The students had the opportunity to meet her last week and we all look forward to having her join our class.  

December Update

Here's what's happening in Room 49!

12/6 Report card day -please sign and return the envelope by the end of the week

12/8 Pajama day!  Thank you for the pajama donations.  We will continue to collect them until Friday.  Students are also encouraged to wear their PJ's to school on Friday.  

12/14 Parent/teacher conferences -I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss your child's progress.

What we're learning:  

Math - Division -the class will learn how to divide with large numbers, problem solve with division, and interpret remainders.  

Reading - Today the students chose biography books to read, which will guide our transition into nonfiction reading.  Students will identify text features and text elements using a "Who was..." book.  

Language Arts - This week the students began planning their first imaginary narrative story.  The inspiration for this story is from a short story called "The Noise".  Students will incorporate multiple-paragraphs, dialogue, and figurative language into their stories.  

Social Studies - The Southeast -the class is learning about the 12 states of the southeast.  This region offers unique landforms, climate, and culture.  

Check out the students' solar planes!

Click HERE for photos!

Room 49 Update

Here's what we're learning in Room 49!

Math -Double digit multiplication strategies.  Students have been working very hard learning how to solve these problems using the area model, partial products, and the standard algorithm.  There will be a Topic 4 Assessment after the break.  Coming soon...long division! 

Reading - Because of Winn Dixie -students are meeting in book groups to read and analyze the story elements in this heartwarming tale.  We are also practicing our inferencing skills using a variety of short stories and Pixar movie clips.

Language Arts - Figurative language -a part of becoming a better writer means incorporating detailed and creative language into your writing.  So far the students have been working on adding similes and metaphor to their stories.  The class is also writing perspective stories pretending they are a scarecrow.  They loved using the traveling Chrome Cart to type the stories in class.  This week they are putting the finishing touches on a scarecrow craft project.

Social Studies - We have packed our suitcases and are ready to travel to the Southeast Region.  During the next few weeks, the students will be visiting the 12 states in the South.  

Science - Energy -the class has enjoyed building circuits and this week they are working with a team to construct and test a solar powered airplane.  We will be ready for take-off Tuesday afternoon!

Report cards -Grades close for the first trimester next Wednesday, 11/29 and report cards will be handed out Wednesday, 12/6.