October 6-10

What's Coming Up Next Week?

ü  No school on Friday, November 3^rd. Let’s celebrate the Astros! (Spelling test, quizlet, and problem solving will be made up on Monday)

ü  After our half days being cancelled, if you feel the need for a parent/teacher conference please email me.

ü  Report cards go home in Tuesday folder this week

Math:

Addition and subtraction of fractions with different denominators. Here are some great videos for review of that objective:
Visual Model of Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Math Antics
Math Test on Monday November 13^th

English/Language Arts/Reading:

Historical fiction during the Revolutionary War book clubs. We will be learning about author’s purpose.

Language Arts: compound sentences

Spelling and Quizlet Week 9

Science:  Natural Resources

·                     -       renewable vs. nonrenewable resources (alternative energy)

·                     -       how those resources are used by people today

·                     -       creation and use of fossil fuels

·                     -       solar and wind energy

Science Study Jams  *Scroll to the Energy, Light, and Sound section.  Watch these 3: Fossil Fuels, Natural Resources, Renewable Fuels.

Social Studies: Causes and events leading up to the Revolutionary War