February 25th

Here's what we did today:
Math-We learned about how to classify triangles based on the lengths of their sides and the types of angles.  Students did very well classifying by the lengths of their sides, but need to be careful to check over their work when deciding how to classify using angles.  They should use the corner of a piece of paper to check for right angles in the triangle.

Word Study-Groups 1-2 did a word search around the room while I met with Groups 3 and 4 for their sort.

Reading-Students met in their groups and discussed their summaries.  They also decided on the ten most important words from their book so far and used those words to write a summary of the book so far. 

Writing-We discussed different aspects of poetry and heard a poem called "Feeling Ill" where every line started with an -ing word and contained a phrase describing feeling ill.  Students then did a quick write of phrases about feeling happy and then another one of their choice. 

Homework:
Math-WS 18.2--all problems

Reading-Groups meet Monday--The assignment is to read the chapters, fill in the summary strip for each chapter, and complete the Rate the Reading sheet.

Writing-Writer's Notebook

Science-Quiz on Wednesday

**The EFG fundraiser starts this weekend.  Make sure to check your child's folder for information.

**Also, there has been a lot of disruptive talking this week.  Please talk with your child about talking only when it's appropriate so that we can get through the lessons and so that it does not disrupt others around them.  Only two more weeks until spring break, but we have a lot of learning left to do!

Have a great weekend!