Classroom Update: May 26, 2017

In reading and social studies this week, we have been studying the American Revolution. We have learned about the events leading up to the Revolutionary War, including the French & Indian War, the Quartering Act, and the Stamp Act.

In math, we began a unit on data collection and analysis. We have been working on categorizing information and describing data displays, including bar graphs and line plots.

In science, we planted lima bean seeds. We are waiting for them to sprout so that we can study their life cycle. 

In writing, we're polishing up our petition drafts in preparation for a final writers' celebration of the year--date to be determined soon!

Classroom Update: May 19, 2017

Today we finished up our MCAS testing for the year with the last session of the mathematics exam. Students should be proud of the hard work they put forth in the weeks leading up to the exam!

In reading, we wrapped up a unit on poetry. Last week, Mr. Dingman came to our classroom to deliver a lesson on William Carlos Williams and how poets gain inspiration for their work. As a culminating assignment for the unit, students wrote their own poems.

In science, we continue to study structures of life. Most recently, we have been studying plant life cycles.

We've begun a new integrated social studies and reading unit on the American Revolution. This week, we defined the term "colony" and learned about the wide influence of the British Empire.

In writing, we continue our persuasive essay unit with petitions. Students are working on persuasive techniques, such as crafting strong counterarguments.