Newsletter 11-25-14

November 25, 2014

Language Arts

These past two weeks we explored the question, “How do you know if something is a fact or an opinion?” We read two informational texts about the deep blue sea. The first selection, Jellies, features beautiful underwater photographs and fascinating facts about jellyfish. Then Meet Norbert Wu will introduce us to a man who makes his living photographing animals that live in the ocean. What an exciting—and wet—job!

This week’s…

Target Vocabulary: decide, disgusting, drift, millions, simple, wrapped, choices, weaker

Phonics Skills: Contractions

Vocabulary Strategy: Base words and suffixes –er and –est (comparatives and superlatives)

Comprehension Skill: Fact and opinion—tell if an idea can be proved or is a feeling

Comprehension Strategy: Monitor/ clarify—find ways to figure out what doesn't make sense

Math

We wrapped up Module 3 on Monday.  Her is your parent newsletter for our upcoming Module 4.  We will start up Module 4 when we get back from Thanksgiving.

Holiday Boutique: The PTO needs parent volunteers for their upcoming Holiday Boutique, held Dec. 8-11 during lunch recesses. Shifts are 10am-12pm or 12-2 pm each day, but they will take any help you can offer. Please contact Lora Darrah (loradarrah@gmail.com) if you are available or have questions, or visit  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4baaa72fabf94-holiday1 to sign up online.