Monday the children will be taking their first fraction test. This is a formative assessment, and we will continue to work with fractions for a couple of more weeks. We will be comparing and ordering fractions, as well as finding equivalent fractions. The following vocabulary will be important for this work:
equivalent fractions: fractions that name the same number
simplest form: a fraction with a numerator and a denominator that cannot be divided by the same divisor, except 1
We have started another round of book clubs, this time focusing on a study of the mystery genre. Ask your child about the vocabulary we have been using, and about the story they are reading. These discussions go a long way towards helping them master the skills we are working on, and create wonderful memories for you and your child.
In writing the children have finished their opinion writing, dabbled a little in writing fables, have written some touching "I Am From" poems, and will be replying to their pen pals this week. Look for these projects in their portfolios in the next week or two.
In science we are conducting some light experiments this week, and then will be testing light and sound the following week. In social studies we are continue our study of Massachusetts.
This week our school is celebrating Read Across America. Room 20 will have several guest readers coming to the classroom. Be sure to ask your child who the visitors were each day. I will post pictures of these visitors next week. Finally, Parmenter School is celebrating "Dress like your favorite character day" on Friday. This activity is optional, but I am looking forward to seeing all of our favorite characters come to life.
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