Ruth King Division 3

Hello!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Allergy season has definitely started.

In math this week we learned about equivalent fractions. They are fractions that represent the same amount of space, but are different numbers or pieces. So 1/2 is the same as 3/6 and 8/16. We learned that we can use multiplication and division to show equivalent fractions, and compare fractions using a common demoninator.

In language arts we worked more on similes and metaphors with I Am flip book poetry. Students compare themselves to other things,  and we make a little flip book.

We also started our novel study. Students chose one of 3 books to read: Island, Everest, or Dive. They are a 3 part novel series, which we will take 6 weeks to finish.

In science we started our look into the rock cycle by checking out different types of rocks. We spent the afternoon looking at about 50 different types of rocks,  and noticing the different characteristics.

We started our heritage books this week, researching our family’s country of origin. Students are looking at the type of government, unique foods, and interesting facts about the country their family originated from. We will be turning the information into a small booklet.

On Monday we counted up our money from the young entrepreneur fair, and subtracted the float, cost of materials, and possible donation, to see if we made a profit. Most students managed to make some money,  with the average being around $50 in profit. Most students donated about 5-10% to the class charity, the SPCA, while a couple others chose a different one.

Next week we are going to learn about decimals in math, haiku and cinquain poetry, finish our novel study and have a mini book club, learn about the rock cycle, and finish our heritage research. On thirsday we are having a dress rehearsal for the spring conert. On Friday we will be doing our track and field day, giving students a chance to try out different events. Should be a good week.

Have a good weekend and see you next week.

Hello!

We’re back, and as busy as ever! It was a little review this week, then got right into it.

In language arts we started by writing about our spring break.

We then started our poetry unit. We learned about some poetic devices, such as alliteration, hyperbole,  simile, and metaphor.  We will use these techniques for the next couple of weeks.

In math we reviewed our operations,  then jumped into fractions. We reviewed that fractions are pieces of a whole, and each piece must be equal. We then practiced drawing fractions through a Battleship game.

In science we started our inquiry project about the human body,  where students needed to think of something they’ve ever wondered about with the human body. They have been researching and making a presentation for next week.

In French we learned about difference preference: adore (love), aime (like), n’aime pas (dont like), and deteste (hate). We then started researching for our French All About Me project for next week.

Earlier in the week I sent home a small Setting Price worksheet, for students to tell me how much money they have spent, and how many products they have made. This is due next week, so we can set out final price.

I also sent home a family survey to be completed over the next couple of week. Students are to gather information about where their family comes from.

Some big projects up ahead for sure. Next week we will finalize our price for our Young entrepreneur project, learn how to put a fraction on a number line in math, present our human body presentations, and finish our French All About Me. Should be a good week.

Have a good long weekend, and see you next week.