Reading - This week we will focus on identifying fact and opinion. We will also summarize what we read using our own words.  During Daily 5 rotations students will inependently work on a booklet about living in the White House.

Writing - This week some students will finish their opinion piece about their favorite food. Students will state their opinion, supply reasons that support an opinion, using linking words (e.g. because and also) to connect opinion and reasons, provide a concluding statement. Students who have finished will continue working on a persausive piece about seating arrangements for March.  In  mechanics, usage, and grammar students will practice sorting nouns and verbs.  

Math - This week we will finish the benchmark assessment on operations and algebraic thinking.  Students have been working on a new strategy for adding two digit numbers.  Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we will work on magnetic strength to build our background knowledge of magnets.

All students will need a clean gallon milk jug with the label removed by Friday, March 15th.