Here's what we did today:
Reading-We read the folktale Something from Nothing and asked thin and thick questions as we read. An important thing to remember is that just because the answer to a thick question cannot be found in the book, does not make it a thick question. It must be a question which makes you think harder about the book such as "Why do you think the main character . . . ." or "How would you feel if . . . ". Groups also met today.
Writing-Today we focused on revising our drafts by looking for areas where we could delete or add information. We did this with a partner and then independently.
Social Studies-We began studying our final region, the Southwest. We watched a video and then recorded the locations of the states and their capitals on our map and in our Passport books.
Math-We spent a lot of time going over last night's homework as it is a challenging strategy to learn. We also used estimation to add and subtract.
Word Study-Groups 3 and 4 had time to finish up their contracts. We will spend a couple days on grammar and will start new word study groups on Monday.
Homework:
Read!
Math-WS 3.2, all problems
Social Studies-Study states and capitals, Regions packet due on Friday
**Tomorrow is Early Release!!
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