10/3/11
Math:
Look for homework sheets on these skills:
* finding elapsed time
* counting back change
* estimating differences
* subtracting 3 and 4 digit numbers
Writing/ELA:
Revising to:
* add transitions
* use interesting word choices
Evaluating our own writing
Homophones
Reading:
Using active reading strategies: Self monitoring, recalling explicit facts, determining author's purpose
Identifying the elements of poetry and dramas
Science
* Test Thursday on Rocks and Minerals- children can use their textbook and science workbook to study. Moday-Wednesday's homework in the science workbook pages are assigned to help your child prepare for the test.
This week's highlights:
* Wednesday-Friday: CoGAT testing