MATH
Barber: What is a decimal? Introduction to decimal models.
Brazier: Reading and writing decimals to the thousandths. Translating between different representations of decimals (pictorial, symbolic). Developing number sense for decimals.
* ASK: “Write forty-six and four hundred six thousandths in standard form.” [Answer: 46.406]
Martinez: Big Numbers in standard, word, and expanded form. What is a decimal?
*ASK: “Write the number 234,569,001,972 in expanded form? How do you say the following number: 543,210.23”
READING WORKSHOP
Barber: Workshop procedures. Readers set realistic goals.
Brazier: “Readers keep themselves focused for long stretches of time.”
Martinez: “Readers take ownership of their reading in order to improve.”
*ASK: “What is something you plan to do to make yourself a better reader?”
WRITING WORKSHOP
Barber: “Reading sparks ideas.”
Brazier: “Writers hook their readers right away.”
Martinez: “Writers get ideas from the stories in their life.”
SOCIAL STUDIES (Teacher: Mrs. Barber)
Chapter 1.2 Understanding the globe: complete INB 1A and share answers. Begin 1.3 Understanding latitude and longitude.
EXPLORE & DESIGN (Teacher: Mr. Brazier)
Word Study: Word of the Day (hemisphere). Strong vs. Weak Verbs.
Also: Design Contest!
SCIENCE (Teacher: Mrs. Martinez)
The Cup Challenge! What are the ingredients to a successful group?
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