Reading- We will continue our persuasive unit by analyzing how opinions can influence readers. Students will also practice writing summaries for persuasive text. We will have a quiz that focuses on fact and opinion on Wednesday, and the students will prove what they have learned on the persuasive post test on Friday (major grade).
Writing- This week, we will apply what we have learned about persuasive text, and write our own. Students will decided on a change they would like to see take place at Jan Schiff Elementary and write a persuasive speech to try and convince Schiff Sharks to embrace their change.
Math – This week students will continue their investigation of fractions. Students will be locating and naming points on a number line for fractions, decimals, and whole numbers. We will also be relating decimals to fractions that name tenths and hundredths, with and without models.
Science – This week students will complete our unit on Properties of Matter. Matter test review was sent home last Tuesday. The Matter & Thermal Energy Study Guide is DUE Monday 1/28. Next we will be starting our unit on Forces and Motion. Students will investigate the effect of force on an object such as a push or pull, gravity, friction, or magnetism.
*Matter & Thermal Energy TEST Tuesday January 29th - Major Grade.
Don't forget to keep an eye on the Science Fair timeline.
Social Studies – Classes will continue to learn about the successes and challenges Texas faced as a new and independent republic. There will be an open book quiz on Thursday and Friday.
Character Trait - Honesty
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