Hello, Parents! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are now in the final weeks of the 2nd quarter of this school year. Here is what we are working on:

ELA: In reading, we have been learning about text structure (identifying and comparing and contrasting text structure.) Many students have struggled with this skill. Here is a link to a helpful video about text structure:  Text Structure video from Khan Academy

In writing, we are writing an informational brochure about the rainforest. The students are using what they have learned to either explain why the rainforest is important or to inform people how they can help the rainforest.

In grammar, we are working on using commas after an introductory element. There will be a quiz next Thursday. A study guide will go home next Monday, but here’s a sneak peek:

study guide for commas after an introductory element

Math: We have been learning about adding and subtracting fractions (with unlike denominators.) Here’s a video for support with this skill: Adding and Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators

After we return from December Break, the students will learn how to multiply and divide fractions.

*Don’t forget to practice math at home with Dreambox and Zearn!

Science: We are learning about the parts of a cell and microorganisms.

Social Studies: We just finished our unit on World War I, and we are moving on to the 1930s, then The Great Depression.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you so much for your support!