The Week Ahead 4/10-4/14

 Math
Our metric conversion unit was short and sweet. Since I'll be at a training on Monday and Tuesday of next week, students will get their scored tests back when I returned on Wednesday. Next week they will begin learning about decimals. The main focus in our study of decimals will be understanding equivalence between decimals and fractions up to the hundredths. 

Writing
In writing we have been working on writing persuasive papers. Last week we analyzed multiple perspectives on whether or not people should eat insects. Students created a pro and con list to help them decide where they fall on the issue. Next week they will begin writing a persuasive paper convincing others to come around to their way of thinking. 

Reading
Last week we worked on making inferences in our texts. Ask your student how they used the sentence starters of the text says... I know... so I think... Next week we will integrate some of our persuasive writing into our reading. Students will use their nonfiction reading skills to analyze articles with different perspectives on eating insects.


  Idiom of the week: a change of heart

Volunteer Appreciation
One of the best things about working at West TV is the terrific support we get from the community. As a small token of our appreciation, Thursday, April 13th at 2pm will be Volunteer Appreciation. Our class has received support in so many ways: field trips, art lit, math support, reading support, etc...If you have volunteered at West TV in any way this year, please join us for Volunteer Appreciation. It will begin at 2pm in the cafeteria.

Upcoming Dates
  • Tuesday, April 11th - Reading logs due - Vocab Test
  • Thursday, April 13th - Volunteer Appreciation 2pm
  • Week of April 17th-21st - English Language Arts State Testing
  • Wednesday, April 26th - Continent Club
  • Week of May 1st-5th - Math State Testing
     

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