Week of Feb. 13

Reading-The class is exploring literacy through ISAT practice, Readers' Theater, other fluency practice, and word study/analysis, as well as read alouds with picture books.

Writing-Students have been working on their drafts of their research. We are just about ready to start creating articles/news stories using the Publisher program.

Science- Our study of habitats continues. We have moved on to ponds, oceans, grasslands, and the polar habitat.

Math-
3rd grade- Classes are working in Unit 7.
4th grade- Students are continuing Unit 7-Fractions and Their Uses; Chance and Probability. Projected test date: March 1.

Fun Note: The author, Katherine Applegate, will be visiting the 3rd graders this coming Friday, 2/17. She has written such books as the Animorph series and Roscoe Riley Rules series.