Author: Megan E Gerhardt

Ms. Morgan’s Class News

For the week of Sept. 21, 2015

Monday: In language arts, we are talking about prefixes. How can prefixes change a word? We are working on adding details to flat sentences. In math, we are starting our new unit. Today, we are working on adding with an expanded algorithm. In science, we are looking at our data from our experiment. We are graphing our results. SPECIALS: P.E./Music
Tuesday: In writing, we are doing a nature walk. We are walking around outside and using our senses to jot down our experiences. In reading, we are finding text features. In math, we are modeling adding of 3 digit numbers. SPECIALS: Spanish/P.E.
Wednesday: In reading, we will be going to the library to do a lesson about determining important information. In math, we are using base 10 blocks to represent 3 digit numbers. We will also be doing more estimating of sums. In science, we will be talking how it is better for some animals to live in groups. SPECIALS:ART, Library Lesson, and Library Checkout
Thursday: In writing, we are working on adding important information/details to our writing. In math, we are adding 3 or more numbers using pencil and paper. In science, we are talking about how environments change.
SPECIALS : Spanish/Music
Friday: This is a half day. In math, we will be doing our weekly computation test. We will also be drawing diagrams to understand and solve addition problems. We will also be taking our spelling test over concepts.
SPECIALS: Computer

Important dates:
Sept. 28– Picture Day
Sept. 29- Hearing and Vision Testing for Some

Reminders:
Please make sure that your child is reading 20 minutes every night. :) We also talked in class about reading aloud. We are working on fluency and comprehension.