READING ~ Last week we talked about sequencing events and comparing and contrasting characters in a story. Next week will talk about using our prior knowledge as a strategy in reading. Activating your prior knowledge means using what you already know to help you understand something new. It’s like putting on your thinking cap and pulling out thoughts that can help you understand what you’re reading.
MATH ~ This week we wrapped-up the first grading period with our study of time. Next week we will revisit all skills learned this 9 weeks in preparation for our Benchmark test that will be given on Wednesday. The Monkeys will review 2-digit addition, problem solving strategies, place value, money, and graphing. Please continue to practice your math facts.
Place Value/Number Sense
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/numbersense/index.html
http://www.learningbox.com/Base10/BaseTen.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/maths/placethepenguin.shtml
http://www.ictgames.com/sharknumbers.html
http://www.ictgames.com/sharkNumbers_v2.html
Addition
http://www.fun4thebrain.com/addition.html
http://www.funbrain.com/math/index.html
Subtraction
http://www.fun4thebrain.com/subtraction.html
http://www.funbrain.com/math/index.html
Counting Money
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http://www.quia.com/mc/65704.html
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/java/buyit/BuyIt.html
SCIENCE ~ Last week we began our unit on matter. We identified solids, liquids, and gases and their properties. This week we will look at how matter can change.
Matter- Properties and Characteristics
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/characteristics_materials.shtml
Matter - Changes in States
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/changing_state.shtml
REMINDERS:
- We will have a "Being There Experience" on Tuesday. Chief Sawgrass will be here. Be sure to ask your Monkey all about his visit!
- A special thanks to everyone for returning their conference letters so quickly. I'm looking forward to meeting with you the week of October 24th! Don't forget that week will be early dismissal.
- Don’t forget to visit www.scholastic.com and place your book order for the month of October. If you have misplaced the login information please just let me know and I will send you the information.