In language, students were confronted with the question,
"What are compound nouns?' They used the sentences they were given to
identify compound nouns and generate a definition for compound nouns. They
compared the class definitions to that definition in our language books.
Students used the rest of class time to practice identifying compound nouns in
sentences. We began working on list 33 spelling words - Spell compound words:
northwest, outdoors, everybody, teaspoon, waterfall, downtown, schoolhouse,
southeast, supermarket, therefore, homework, sidewalk, breakfast, outstanding,
overcoat, typewriter, horseshoes, toothache, aircraft, knapsack
In our inquiry time, we practiced our research skills to
learn about plant survival tactics. Students read non-fiction texts to find
information. They made notes to record their learning in bullet form. Students
wrote fragments as a way to avoid plagiarism. We began a new investigation with
soils. We were wondering how well plants will grow in different soils. We
planted squash seeds in sand, clay, and black soil. Students made a hypothesis
stating which plant would grow the best and the worst. Ask your child how we
ensured this experiment was a fair test.
Students used class time to work on their hypothesis for
their science fair project. We discussed independent, dependent, and controlled
variables today. The "Variables and Hypothesis" worksheet in the
science fair duo-tang is due tomorrow.
We ended the day meeting as a school to find out which class
is in the lead for the spring fundraiser. Students are encouraged to bring in
their pledge forms and money collected daily. They could be the top earner for
a day and be eligible for a prize.
Students attended French and gym class today.
Homework &
Reminders
- Keep fundraising and bring in any money raised daily
- Review list 33 spelling words for Thursday's spelling test
- MMS - study for Wednesday's unit test
- Science Fair: Hypothesis due tomorrow
- Bring in photos for French class
- Pancake breakfast tomorrow for those that ordered
- No school on Friday - Good Friday
- No school on Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday
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