February 4, 2008

Writers Workshop

This week the students will continue researching famous people and events.  John Hancock,  Al Capone, Audie Murphy and Nellie Bly.  They will respond to literature by comparing the story Wolves to

Wolf

Island

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Reading

Wolf

Island

 students learn about the role that wolves play in nature and what can happen to the balance of nature when wolves disappear from a habitat.

Read Aloud; Indian in the Cupboard

Skill Groups;

·        The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

·        Box Car Children The Mystery Cruise

Math

Chapter 17.  The students will describe and identify properties of solid figures.  Test on Friday.

Health

Nutrition exploration.  The students will learn about the importance of good nutrition and physical activity.

Specials

Mon. Music

Tue.  Music

Wed. PE

Thur.

PE

Fri.    Art

Helper Parent

Valerie Raymond

Story Parent

Georgette Robertson

Reminders

2/06  Early Release 12:20

2/07  Freedom Evening Please have students report to the classroom at 6:30 wearing red, white and blue.