Sunday, September 15, 2013

Sept. 16-20

Another busy and fun week ahead at the Mill!
Here is what we will be learning about this week.

Math: 
The students are learning different strategies to use when solving addition problems. (doubles, doubles plus 1, number lines, drawing a picture)  The students will be solving addition problems written horizontal and vertical, as well as addition word problems.  
If you have not sent in addition and subtraction flash cards, please send in the sets of cards as soon as possible.

Integrated Language Arts: 
We will continue reading The Wizard of Oz.  While reading the class will talk about the characters and settings, as well as the sequence of the story.  The students will continue to work in their Wizard of Oz journals.
We will begin our study of Weather during this time. The students will learn about different types of weather. The students will investigate weather by keeping a Weather Journal.

Writing Workshop: 
We will continue working on our Personal Narrative writings. 

And.....

The students will be taking the CogAT test Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning from 8:00- 10:00.

:) Mrs. Folsom