In writing,
students developed a thesis or “bold claim” for their persuasive speeches. We worked on developing reasons to support
this thesis.
In math, we did
more practice placing fractions on a number line. Students created number lines
to solve fraction word problems involving equivalency.
We finished science
presentations this week and discussed the life cycle of a star. We’re excited
to begin a new unit on animal adaptations.
In reading, we learned about a new type of tale called “pourquoi stories.” Pourquoi stories explain how things in the natural world came to be. Students practiced writing their own “why” tales. Next week, we will be wrapping up our folktale unit and moving on to a study of poetry!
The Dallin School uses the Open Circle program for social
and emotional learning. Our classroom holds weekly Open Circle meetings to
discuss topics related to our classroom, school, and the larger community. Some
of the topics we have discussed this month include calm breathing and giving a “listening
look.”
Students filled our “Rainbow Roundup” board, earning a class
celebration! We voted and will be having another Read-A-Thon/Stuffed
Animal/Pajama Day on Friday, March 20. Students are welcome to bring in their
stuffed animals the day before so that the animals can have a “sleepover.”J
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