We’re back from Thanksgiving Break!  Remember Wednesday is picture retake day and there will be an early release on Friday. Here’s what we’re working on this week:

Writing: We will take an in-depth look into the three types of paragraphs in a multi-paragraph essay: introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions.  Students will write a 5 paragraph essay rough draft this week practicing those paragraphs.

Reading: Students are working through their reading group books.

Spelling/Grammar: It’s a spelling week!  Check on Friday.

Science: We are learning more about force and energy in preparation for diving into our study of electricity.

Social Studies: We are working on some maps and timelines in preparation for turning our attention to Asia, Africa, and Europe in the 1400s.

Math: We are doing a bit of review this week.  We will review major concepts from this year – including multi-digit multiplication and division and adding/subtracting/multiplying fractions.  On Friday, we will begin a new unit on dividing fractions.