Week of April 9, 2018

Dear Parents,

Students had lots of questions and were very eager to begin our new Earth and Space unit. The tuning in activities helped to generate wonderings and build excitement. 

Similar enthusiasm and wonderings came up as we started our final math unit of the school year on Fractions. Here again are the vocabulary words for the unit. The assessment for the previous unit was sent home on Wednesday, please ask your child to share this with you if you have not already seen it. 

We begin the week on Day 5.

Reading

Students will conduct research on a planet that they are interested in learning about. They will use a variety of texts and digital materials, synthesise the important information about their subtopics, and record it in their own words. You can find out more about this unit, including vocabulary and resources by clicking HERE.

Writing

Students are continuing with fiction writing. They will continue to write adapted fairytales but also may branch out into other fantasy and creative writing choices. Additionally, students will begin to look at writing longer and more detailed/complex sentences. 

Math

Students will continue to practice partitioning shapes into equal parts. They will explain a unit fraction as part of a whole. They will represent/show different fractions and explain their representation. Please encourage your child to continue to practice basic facts if they are not confident with them yet. Reflex is a subscription website that your child can use at home (please let me know if you need password information again).

Science

Students will take a look at some of the important technological developments throughout history that have enabled us to learn more about the solar system. They will explore how technology helps us learn about the solar system and beyond.

Please remind your child to look at home for books from the classroom library, as many are missing. As a general rule, your child should have one book a night out from the class library.

Students are encouraged to work on their Genius Hour project at home if they like.

Have a great week!