3/5 - Reading - Module 6 Assessment

3/7 - Field Day

3/11-15 - Spring Break!

Other (10%):

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

Describe intersecting, perpendicular, and parallel lines. Classify figures based on pairs of parallel or perpendicular sides.

Draw lines of symmetry on 2D figures. Recognize 2D figures that have one or more lines of symmetry.

Classify figures based on the size of the angles (triangles).

Identify types of lines and angles in 2D figures (quadrilaterals).

Major (50%):

Minor (40%):

• Station Work Completion

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

• Discuss with your student the module topic and the module's Big Idea Words.

• I highly encourage your student to read at home and talk about books together

Marvels of Nature

Essential Question What makes Earth’s natural wonders exciting and unique?

Essential Skills

VOCABULARY

• Critical Vocabulary: shatter, sentries, chasm, glistens, embedded, eroding

• Vocabulary Strategy: Shades of Meaning

• Generative Vocabulary: Prefix inter-; Spiral Review: Suffixes -ness, -ment

READING WORKSHOP

• Make Inferences

• Ideas and Support

• Simile and Metaphor

• Author’s Craft

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

• Decoding: Prefixes re-, un-, dis- in multisyllabic words

• Spelling: Prefixes re-, un-, dis-

• Fluency: Intonation

COMMUNICATION

• Speaking and Listening: Give a Presentation

• Make Connections

WRITING WORKSHOP

• Correspondence Writing

• Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

We can evaluate details read to determine key ideas (4.6G).

We can use text evidence to support our responses (4.7C).

We can identify a claim in an argumentative text (4.9Ei).

We can explain how the author has used facts to support an argument (4.9Eii).

We can develop drafts by organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction, transitions, and a conclusion (4.11Bi).

We can develop drafts by developing an engaging idea with relevant details (4.11Bii).

We can recognize characteristics and structures of informational text including organizational patterns such as compare and contrast (4.9Diii).

We can explain the author's purpose and message within a text (4.10A).

We can explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose (4.10B).

We can compose informational text (4.12B).

We can use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words (4.3B).

We can describe how the author's use of imagery and figurative language achieves specific purposes (4.10D).

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

Here are some suggestions for valuable at-home activities that can enhance your child's skills:

📚 Read Together: Explore the wonders of literature by reading books together. Reading is a fantastic way to expand vocabulary and imagination, whether it's a bedtime story or an afternoon adventure.

🧮 Math Enrichment: Utilize the EnVision workbook to practice math problems at home. This will reinforce the day's lessons and allow your child to master key mathematical concepts.

📝 Assignment Catch-Up or Ahead: If your child is particularly enthusiastic about a certain subject, feel free to explore related topics or assignments from class. Likewise, use this time to catch up on incomplete tasks and ensure a solid understanding of the material.

Remember, the goal is to create a positive and engaging learning experience for your child. Encourage them to spend at least 15-30 minutes daily on these activities, tailoring the time to suit your family's schedule.

Elementary students in grades 2-5 may possess telecommunication devices; however, these devices are only to be used for instructional purposes under the direction of a teacher. These devices should be turned off and not visible at all other times during the school day on school property, including on school transportation.

• Heat Guidelines:

  • 94 degrees or heat index above 99: 25 minutes max outside.

  • Above 100 degrees or heat index above 105: No outdoor activities.

• Cold Guidelines:

  • Below 32 degrees or wind chill below 30: 25 minutes max outside.

  • Temps below 20 degrees: No outdoor activities.

During snack time, students have a chance to refuel and recharge. We give them a quick 5-minute break to enjoy a healthy snack. Please send your student ONE tasty, nutritious snack to keep their energy up and their minds ready to learn. Nothing that can stain their fingers.

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