Units+of+Study

Wondering what we're doing in class right now?

__Math __

We are in our seventh Unit of Study: Fractions and Probability/Chance. During this unit, we will be reviewing fractions, fractions on number lines, using fractions, identifying equivalent fractions, and reviewing basic probability and chance.

__Reading __

In Reader's Workshop we are in our fifth Unit of Study: Fiction. During this unit we are examining the different elements of fiction. We will learn about plot, character, conflict, theme, and setting. Throughout the unit, we will examine each element in depth and read a variety of fiction texts.

__Writing __

In Writer's Workshop, we are in the fifth Unit of Study: Fiction. During this unit, we are examining the elements of fiction and creating our own fiction story containing the learned elements. We will publish three completed stories on our iPADs and display them in the hall. We are trying out a new method for drafting our stories, which involves plotting our plan on a story mountain, transferring our plan to paper for a draft, and slowing developing our story piece by piece.

__Social Studies __

During the second half of the year we are focusing our content time on Social Studies. To begin, we are first learning what social scientists are and how they examine the world. We are also beginning to use maps to find data as well as using latitude and longitude to locate places on maps and globes.

__RtI __

RtI stands for Response to Intervention. During RtI, students will work in reading groups with students of similar ability level to help address their specific needs. Students will be provided with a small group setting and a variety of materials to help strengthen their reading skills.