Today we were back to our normal routine of beginning our
day with math. We learned that a reflection is the same as a flip. Students
know that an image is only considered a reflection of a figure if it is
congruent to the figure, faces the opposite direction to the figure, and is the
same distance from the mirror line. Students practiced making reflections of
figures using geoboards and dot paper. They are having lots of practice using
the vocabulary for this unit.
In arithmetic, students continued finding the greatest
common factor of 2 numbers. They are now using the skill to find the g.c.f. for
fractions.
In language, students completed their practice work with
list 20 spelling words. We learned about the first part of speech - verbs.
Students learned that verbs are found in the predicate part of a sentence. We
will focus of finding verbs that show action for the next few days. Students
learned that they will be presenting an expository speech in February.
Finalists will present their speeches at SJA's annual Oral Presentation on
February 27. Students will choose their speech topics next week, and begin
researching their topic.
We will be completing
another novel study this term. The book we will be reading is called Little
House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Students received the copy
of the book today as well as the reading response Duotangs. We begin reading in
class tomorrow.
In our inquiry unit on forces, we learned the connection
between Newton
Students attended French, art, and gym class today.
Homework &
Reminders
- Spelling - review list 20 words
- MMS p. 110 & 111
- Arithmetic p. 111 & 112
- Forces test on Tuesday
- Sign tests coming home today
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