Reading
This
week, we will be working on our main idea skills. We will complete
several activities using a magazine article, graphic organizers, and
task cards. The students will determine the difference in main idea and
supporting details. Please ask your child to explain the difference to
you during the week.
Homework
Please
make sure your child is reading every evening and recording their books
on their Reading Log which is due Friday, December 1st.
This week's Vocabulary homework is Unit 6: Draw pictures for words, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Vocabulary in Context
Read Works article: The Dawn of the Mayas
Students must read article and answer questions by Friday, November 10th
Social Studies
On Tuesday, students will be taking a test over North America, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Study guides were handed out last Tuesday. Please be sure your child studies for this test.
This week, we will begin a unit on South America. We will learn about South American geography, population, agriculture, economics, etc. Students will begin a project in which they choose two countries from South America to study. Students will compile their information in a either an online presentation or a poster. A rubric with expectations will be handed out on Thursday.
Homework
Please be sure your child is completing the Read Works homework. This counts as a social studies grade as well.
