Classroom Update: October 16, 2015

In math, we gained more practice solving addition problems with three-digit addends. One way that we practiced this was by playing a game called “Go Collecting.” The game requires students to flexibly break apart numbers according to place value.

In reading, we have been exploring theme. We read the book Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco and wrote about the themes in the text. Some of the themes that we identified were perseverance, acceptance, and compassion. Similarly, we read the book Let’s Go Home and wrote about its themes. 

In writing, students continue to draft their personal narratives. Many began typing their stories using their Google Drive accounts.

In social studies, students made postcards, writing as if they were from various Arlington landmarks. Later in the week, we began a new unit on the Wampanoag tribe. Students read an informational text about the Wampanoags. This unit will help provide context for our trip to Plimoth Plantation next month.