Here is what is happening this week:
Reading: This week, we will continue reading Johnny Tremain. The students are really enjoying this book and the connections to our social studies curriculum are wonderful. We will focus on character analysis, setting and event story drama.
**Mrs. Johnson's classes will have a test this FRIDAY over the Greek and Latin words from weeks 5 and 6. **
ELA/Writing: Our grammar focus is on linking verbs. Last week, opinion drafts were due to Mrs. Derry. Mr. DeBolt's class is working on this in class. Please check with your child's teacher for additional details. Our next focus is informational writing.
Social Studies: We will begin our next module- The War for Independence. This covers 1760-1789. Please see the SS page for additional information about standards covered in this period. Students should be able to explain the cause, course and consequences of the American Revolution and the foundations of the future state of Tennessee.
Science: We will finish our first mini unit of Earth Science- moon phases this week (or by next Tuesday at the latest). Mrs. Fortson's class will test on moon phases on Friday, November 16th and Mr. DeBolt's class will test next week.
Math: This week, we will focus on division with regrouping in the tens place and will use strategies to help them solve 2 and 3 digit numbers by a one digit divisor. Please check your child's agenda nightly for homework assignments.
