Week in Review: October 2-6

This week we have been exploring mixtures in science. We closely examined birdseed, as well as participated in lots on hands on exploration with some stations in the common area about ways to separate mixtures. We will have a test next Thursday or Friday over matter and mixtures. Students are also sharing their knowledge about matter with me by creating "Matter Mind Maps" in Google Drawing.

In language arts, we have been discussing point of view and character traits. We are learning how to find text evidence to support traits that we use to describe main characters. We have also finished revising and editing our personal narratives, and students will be writing their final copies on Wednesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, students were required to take a district wide writing assessment in which they wrote about a topic they know a lot about. They worked very hard, and I'm looking forward to reading those this weekend!

Peer editing

In math, we are learning different strategies for subtracting 2 and 3 digit numbers. Students have learned: break apart, counting back on a number line, and counting on. We will have a test next Friday over place value, rounding, graphs, addition and subtraction. We will spend Wednesday and Thursday reviewing all of these skills, so they will be well prepared for the assessment!

Remember, there is no school for students on Monday or Tuesday next week. I also wanted to let you know that  I will be out on Wednesday, as I am going on my son's second grade field trip. I will only have 2 days with the class next week, so I will most likely not post a blog on Friday October 13. Have a great weekend, and I look forward to seeing most of you at our conferences on Monday!