Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Fortson Weekly Updates for November 30th

Look out December...here we come!  Just a few more weeks and I know that we are all counting down! Here is what is happening this week:

Math: Fortson math class has started a new unit: fractions.  I will be updating the math page with resources to help you navigate this unit.  This is the major work of our math content, so we will be working on setting a good foundation.  We will be in this unit through the first of next year.  

ALL of my students should practice math facts every week!  Knowing multiplication facts is extremely important!

ELA:  For grammar this week, we will continue with verbs.  This week we will focus on subject/verb agreement.  Students still struggle with verbs, so we will focus on this until the end of the quarter.  
Writing: We are working on compare/contrast informational writing.  We will be writing to a prompt this week and it will be graded using the TN rubric.

Science:  We will continue with moon phases this week.  I will plan for us to finish up the information this week and we will plan for a test next Tuesday (Fortson) and Thursday (Derry).  

Social Studies:  Mrs. Derry will continue with the Revolutionary Unit.  Students should be looking over information every week to help retain important people, places and events.  

Upcoming events:
Craft Fair @ HVES December 1st
Holiday Party (9-11am) December 17th
Last day of quarter/reward movie December 18th