Science Lab: Earth Models

This week, in Science Lab, we made models of the Earth out of clay. We used a piece of string to represent the equator and we marked "Jacksonville" with a toothpick. Next week, we'll use our models in an activity about rotation, revolution, and the seasons.

This Week (September 28-October 2)

Don't forget to sign and return your child's progress report. Please sign the yellow copy...I can make you another copy, if you'd like one to keep.

Writer's Workshop:
This week, I am reading aloud Verdi, by Janell Cannon. We will reference this book as we begin to study "authors' crafts" like strong verbs and creating a setting for our narrative writing. It is important to encourage your child to read daily. Strong readers can become strong WRITERS!!

Science:
We are finishing up our chapter on the Solar System (Ch.18). Today, students are working on a study guide for the test. The test will be one week from tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6).
In science lab this week, we will be creating a model of the Earth using clay and string. As we transition into our new chapter (Ch.17), we will be investigating the essential question: "How does the Earth move in space?"

Spelling: (focus-short 'i' and long 'i')
1.since 2.which 3.inch 4.string 5.picnic 6.shrimp 7.title 8.mind 9.wild 10.decide 11.why 12.skyscraper 13.buy 14.right 15.lightning 16.write 17.cypress 18.bicycle *19.fumble *20.factors

This Week (September 21-25)

I can't believe we're almost half-way through the first 9 weeks! Progress reports go home Friday. We also have our Family Learning Night this Thursday. I hope everyone will be able to attend. I'll be posting some pictures from last Friday's "Literacy Kick-Off'" soon...I'm just waiting on a few more blog permission slips.

Writer's Workshop: After spending the first few weeks mastering rituals and routines, we are now busy working on personal narratives about a favorite memory of a special family member. We used a story map (that included the elements of a narrative) as a graphic organizer for planning. We are also learning about the steps in the writing process, as well as strategies for giving our papers an "engaging beginning."

Science: We're continuing our studies on the inner and outer planets. In science lab, we've already built two models of the solar system... using toilet paper and fruit!

Spelling: This week's focus (short 'e' and long 'e' sounds)--
1.then 2.else 3.edge 4.when 5.tenth 6.empty 7.sketch 8.spelling 9.easy 10.eager 11.sneakers 12.mean 13.fifteen 14.receive 15.piece 16.believe 17.people 18.squeeze *19.infer *20.multiple

Welcome!

Welcome to our class website! You will find weekly spelling list updates here, as well as information on Writer's Workshop and Science. For more general school information, you can click on the Don Brewer link (on the right).
I hope you find this site helpful. Please feel free to contact me anytime (permuyk@duvalschools.org ) with any questions or concerns.

This week's spelling list:
(Focus- short 'a' sound and long 'a' sound)
1.fact 2.began 3.clasp 4.rapid 5.able 6.later 7.space 8.stranger 9.grade 10.display 11.main 12.explain 13.freight 14.neighbor 15.weigh 16.vain 17.April 18.ankle WORDS OF THE DAY: 19.array 20.atlas