We began our Informational Unit. Students reviewed the following nonfiction text features: table of contents, photograph, caption, index, glossary, heading, and subheading. We spent time locating these text features in various informational texts and discussing the purpose of each one. Students also learned how to infer unfamiliar words within informational texts. They practiced inferring unfamiliar words using sentence clues and by reading ahead. Students also listened to a read aloud of a biography about Martin Luther King, Jr and learned how to complete a timeline. Then they were assigned a picture book biography of their own and completed a timeline.
Math Workshop:
The second half of our measurement unit has focused on telling time. We have learned to tell time to the minute and 5 minute interval. Students have also practiced solving several elapsed time word problems. The elapsed time word problems are tricky for many students. We will continue to practice elapsed time in class.
Science:
Students enjoyed visiting the Michigan Science Center. Our field trip started with a show called "What's Up?" in the Planetarium. We also caught a show in the DTE Sparks Theater where Allison had a "hair raising" experience and Devon became a Jedi for a moment. In the Toyota 4D Theater we went for a "ride" and got a little wet as we learned more about engineers. We also learned more about the states of matter during a hands-on experiment with "pink slime." Students also had a lot of time to explore the many exhibits throughout the center.
All-Star of the Week:
Stephanie was our All-Star this week. She shared her favorite book, Goodnight Moon, and several photos with the class. She also enjoyed a special lunch from Subway with her mom on Friday. Students wrote many nice things about Stephanie in her compliment card booklet.
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