This week we will be diving in to our curriculum! In my math, we begin Math in Focus with Chapter 1 which focuses on place value and number sense.
In History Alive, we begin with Chapter 10 Growing Tensions in the Colonies. We anticipate our first history test to be some time the week of Labor Day.
In reading, we began reviewing the Notice and Note Signposts and will continue those review lessons this week, with a short quiz after Labor Day. The signposts are: Contrasts & contradictions, Aha Moments, Memory Moments, Words of the Wiser, Tough Questions, and Again and Again. You can view some information here.
We will also begin our new book for 1 Book 1 School this year! The book is called Wishtree. We will be doing the reading in class, but if your child misses any of the chapters, or if you would like listen along, there will be audio recordings available. I will send that link/info as soon as I have it. We plan to read Chapters 1-12 throughout this week.
Last week your child should have brought home information about both Edmodo and IXL. Linked are the parents letters that were sent home. Please be sure to check with your child if you have not yet seen these letters. Each letter does have that specific account info written on it so that you can be linked to your child's progress.
Many more curriculum updates will be coming at our Curriculum Night this week! The 5th grade presentation is on Thursday, August 30th from 6:50-7:30pm. Please remember that this is an adults-only evening. If you are unable to attend, the presentation will be linked on the blog after Thursday. :)
Please let me know if you have any questions!