Reminders:
Reading Wonders
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Math MAP Test (Wednesday, January 15 )
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Noon Dismissal (Friday, January 17 )
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Martin Luther King Day/No School (Monday, Jan. 20 )
Unit 3, Week 1 will be continued next week. All
tests will be given on Friday, January 16th.
Essential Question: What can learning about different
cultures teach us?
When we return from break we will be focusing on how we
can learn from different cultures. We will also explore
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the differences among cultures and how they interact in
the United States. Here are some activities that you can
do with your child to help reinforce the skills we’ll be
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practicing.
Spelling/Phonics: open syllables
Comprehension: theme
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Genre: Realistic Fiction
Reading Strategy: Summarize
Grammar: Action Verbs
Vocabulary Strategy: Words in Context
Words to Know: appreciation, blurted, complimenting,
congratulate, contradicted, critical, cultural,
misunderstanding