Curriculum News for November

Spelling:
Students will begin Unit 14 in Spelling this week.  Spelling Homework is due on Tuesday, November 18 and we will test that day as well.

Writing: 
This week we have typed our argument essay into a Google Document on the Chromebook.  We will begin learning how to include evidence in our writing by researching for facts that support our opinions and how to correctly cite quotations in our essay.  We hope to be able to then revise and edit and publish our final piece before the Thanksgiving break begins!

Math:
We are beginning our unit on fractions!  Fractions are a fun unit but a unit that can cause students to question their mathematical sense.  Please continue to practice multiplication facts with them as this will help us explore and learn equivalent fractions.  For example 1/3 of 9 is 3 because 3x3=9. 

Reading:  
We will be working on main idea and summarizing using the November/December issue of Storyworks Magazine.  Remember you can access the magazine at Storyworks Magazine website and sign in using the code Wallis2014. 

We will also begin Lesson 7 in Vocabulary and that test will be on Friday, November 21. 

Social Studies:
Students are currently working on Chapter 11 in their American History book.  We have discussed the electoral college,  the inauguration of George Washington and the development of political parties.  We are now turning our attention to Westward Expansion.  Please be looking for the Chapter 11 study guide to be on your child's Google drive.  They will be able to access this from home as well as work on it in class.  This test will be next week Thursday, November 20. 


Other Class News:
We will begin a canned food drive next week (Nov 17-21) so look in your pantry this weekend for some cans to bring in!

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN SPIRIT NIGHT IS NOVEMBER 18!!!  Please be sure to bring the gold colored slip of paper to give to your waiter!

Progress reports will come home NEXT Wednesday, November 19. 

Students will not be in school November 24-28 for Thanksgiving Holiday Break!  Enjoy this time with your friends and family!

Candy Cane Run will be December 6.  Be looking for more information to come home soon.