Hello, Parents!
A couple of items I wanted to point out to you regarding next week- on 12/21 two events that day, at 10:00 a.m. (note the change in start time) we have our "Tree Sing" in the lobby, and at 2:30 we will have our Holiday Party.
In writing, we have moved into the persuasive/opinion genre this week. Students have worked on quick writes regarding Band/Orchestra before and after school, Vending Machines in the cafeteria, Allowing students to purchase soft drinks in the cafe, and Year Round school. These topics have drawn "high" interest and creative responses. :)
In math, we are finishing up our third unit working with multiplying and dividing fractions. Students have made tremendous growth in the last couple of weeks and are demonstrating a real understanding of what is actually occurring when we multiply and divide parts of a whole, as well as, dividing a whole number by a fraction.
In reading, we have been exploring persuasive/opinion pieces and examining how authors use evidence/facts to support their claims in writing. Specifically, identifying how evidence increases readers "buy-in" vs. reading a piece that is strictly someone's reasons or beliefs about a topic. Evidence works effectively to help convince a reader.
Have a wonderful evening!
Mr. M
