We are getting back into the swing of things here at NHW since returning from winter break. Here are a few updates from our classroom:
Reading: We just finished learning about the structure of poetry and drama, and are now focusing on the text structure of fiction. We studied many poems and took part in many readers' theater plays during our studies. Students have really enjoyed this unit and are coming to recognize common features found in the different types of text.
**In reading groups this week, we will be starting some word study. Your child will receive a packet of word activities that they have a week to complete, using the word list they receive in our group. You will be receiving more information on this on Monday.
Writing: we will be wrapping up our information writing unit this month, and by the end of it, students will have published their own information book on a topic of their choice! The students have been working hard to research, fact check, and write these books, and they are very excited to be publishing them on Google Docs. They are even including text features for each chapter of their book, in order to help their reader get even more information from the text. Ask your child what he/she has been writing about!
Math: We are working through Unit 6, which focuses on Geometry. Students have learned about rays, line segments, lines, angles and how to name and construct triangles, and will be learning about measuring in degrees and how to name and construct different shapes.
Science: We have moved on to our science unit on Energy, which has been very interesting for students. They have learned about different types and forms of energy, and are now being introduced to simple machines. Ask your child what forms of energy they included on their energy robot!
Social Studies: Our next Social Studies unit will focus on Geography and American Culture.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- School Store Monday,1/11
- Bowling slips due Wednesday,1/13 (bowling begins Friday 1/15)
- No school for students Monday and Tuesday 1/18 & 1/19
- Marking Period 2 ends Wednesday, 1/20
-Mrs. Slessinger
