I hope you all had a wonderful winter break and were able to spend time with family and get some well needed rest!
Reading- This week, we will begin introducing the different text structures. There are 5 different text structures being discussed (Description/ Main Idea, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Sequence) Grammar- This week, we will be learning about commas and how they are used in a list, in addresses and in letters. Spelling –We will be focusing on sort 19 this week. Writing- This week, we will continue working on informative writing. Informational writing will include 5 paragraphs: an introduction to the topic, 3 paragraphs explaining the 3 big ideas or subtopics that support their main topic, and a conclusion. Students will also include facts, definitions and transition words in their writing. Social Studies- We are starting our unit on Colonial America. Students will be learning about the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies. At the end of the unit students will be able to describe the physical geography of the colonies, identify key people and their roles in each colony, and give examples of how trade was used. Important Dates: January 11th- Spirit day/Report Cards sent home January 16th- School Store January 21st- MLK day (NO SCHOOL) February 6th- International day Have a wonderful week!
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