Reading and Writing

    In reading this week we have been comparing and contrasting stories about King Midas. First, we read the first story altogether as a class and then we split up into groups and read the second story. While we were doing this we filled out a chart about story elements. There were categories such as theme, setting, climax and plot. From these stories we learned be careful what you wish for. After this we started planning for another Reader’s Theatre skit! This skit is about Greek Gods where Perseus is capturing Medusa’s head for his King!

    In writing this week we have been  going  farther  into writing  our  state reports with peer and self conferences. Through these conferences we have been revising giving ourselves and others suggestions about our reports. After this revision we had a conference with Mrs. Crowther then we started our second drafts. Although, a lot of us are at different points in this process.

Math,Science,Number Corner

    In math this week we have been learning the  difference between a net and  surface area. A net is a 2D shape that can be cut and folded into a 3D shape.Surface area is the outside area of a 3D shape.  We figured out that a net and the surface area are the same thing! We also  did a post assessment on  Unit 4  because it has ended. Now we are slowly transitioning into Unit 5 where we are going to learn about decimals and percentages.

   

    In science this week we did a test on the computer. We each did the test about force and motion. We just finished the test and are JUST moving onto matter. We have learned that there are 4 different kinds of matter. The kinds are solid, gas, liquid and plasma.

In number corner this week we inspected the calendar. We realized that each day is a shape and the number corner people are going to record the perimeter of the shape each day.

Other Important News and Events

- Come see our class reporter Greta Powers in Oliver! The Musical at the Flynn Theater on

April 11-14!

- John Gailmore is coming 4/11

By: Greta Powers and Juliet Hassenberg