2nd Grade Math – My 2nd
Graders will be using bar models
to solve real world addition and
subtraction word problems.
3rd Grade Math - My 3rd graders
will be learning multiplication facts
of 6, 7, 8, and 9 and dividing to
find the number of items in each
group. Thank you for working
with your child on memorizing the
multiplication facts.
2nd Grade Social Studies - The
2nd Grade class will be studying
about the Westward Movement.
3rd Grade Social Studies - My
3rd graders will continue their
study of the thirteen colonies.
4th Grade Social Studies - My
two 4th grade classes will
be studying Kentucky's
Explorers and Settlers as
well as the French and
Indian War.
2nd – 6th
Rockstars
November 18-26
Weekly Reminders
Tuesday, November 19th – Have all items for
your homeroom basket turned in
Monday, November 25th – Winter Extravaganza
(4:00-8:00)
November 27th, 28th, & 29th – Thanksgiving
Break
Girl Scouts volunteers are needed in your school.
For more information, or to start a troop contact:
Jenni Johnson at 270-495-4093 or
jajohnson@gskentuckiana.org
2nd Grade Literacy
I can develop oral vocabulary.
I can identify the author’s purpose for writing a
selection.
I can find and use text features in a selection.
I can recognize a contraction as a short way of writing
two words at once.
3rd Grade Literacy
I can develop oral vocabulary.
I can identify antonyms.
I can recognize the author’s purpose for writing a
selection.
I can make valid predictions based upon what has
already occurred in the story.
I can set a purpose for reading.
2nd Grade Science
I can observe how light helps people see.
I can explain what happens when light shines on
objects.
3rd Grade Science
I can explain how a natural disaster affects
living things in an environment.
I can list ways nature repairs itself after disasters.
I can explain how humans affect living things.
4th Grade Literacy – In Literacy class students will continue to learn comprehension
skills and strategies to become better readers. This week students will be able to
differentiate between a statement of fact or opinion. Students will also work with
weekly vocabulary words, as well as, grade level sight words.
5th Grade Literacy - In Literacy class students will build upon their prior knowledge
of comprehension skills and strategies to become better readers. This week students
will be able to differentiate between a statement of fact or opinion. Students will also
be able to make inferences or predictions based on their prior knowledge.
Linder
4th Grade Science - Early
this week in science we will
have a weather quiz that will
assess reading a weather
map, clouds and weather
terms. Later in the week we
will discuss weathering and
erosion.
3rd/4th Grade Math - We are
continuing to practice division
(up to 3 digit numbers divided
by 1-digit numbers). We will
also use models to solve real
world multiplication and
division problems. We will
prepare for an assessment
later in the week.
Please practice
division at home and
continue to work on
your multiplication
facts :)
This week we will begin our adventure with
units and unit rates. We will explore some
economic skills such as purchasing items
and finding the best deal. This is a great
opportunity for you to discuss real life
situations with your child. Enjoy their
questions.
Bowen
Science- all science classes are actively working on
science fair projects. Please know they are due
Monday, Dec. 2nd. Details are on my teacher
website.
Language - We are working on informational writing
now and learning how to take notes. Most classes will
have a parent interview to conduct so they learn how
to ask questions of adults and take notes over the
replies given.
5th grade Social Studies
I can describe important sites in
Colonial Williamsburg.
I can describe life in Colonial
Williamsburg.
I can create a postcard that
describes one aspect of daily life in
Williamsburg.
6th Social Studies
I can use the five themes of geography
to describe a country in Europe or South
America.
I can use Wiki and Wordle to showcase
my country research project.
Math
I can multiply with whole numbers and
proper fractions.
I can multiply proper fractions.
I can solve world problems using
multiplication of proper fractions.
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Writer's Workshop
5th grade will continue this week with Language Mechanics and how to effectively revise and edit a writing
piece.
6th grade will also continue Language Mechanics but they will also begin a three week study in Greek and
Latin and how words originated.
All writing classes will be writing their favorite actor, singer, or author this week in hopes of a classroom visit or
at least an autographed picture.
Daily Five
In connection with our Language classes, reading classes will be focusing on Greek/Latin studies for the next
three weeks. We will be looking at inference, graphic sources, and study skills while diving into the Greek and
Latin base words.