Math – After the Math test on Friday, I noticed there were some key concepts the children still had not grasped. This was particularly so about finding equivalent fractions, comparing fractions and reading/writing decimals. Extra revision work will be done in class this week with the children resetting the test at the end of the week. For homework, children need to complete Chapter Review questions 6 – 26 and chapter test questions 1 – 16 found in the textbook on p438 – 440. Children could also look at completing Mathletics tasks, Rainforest Math activities and accompanying activities in the Practice Workbook and Textbook.Reading – Children will be continuing their novel study work. Bookworms will be focusing on developing summarizing skills. Word Sleuths will be completing a variety of activities focus on the comprehension strategies of questioning, analyzing and some word study skills. Writing – Children will be drafting their country report. A particular focus will be made on structuring the report with a strong introduction and concluding statement. A focus will aslo be made on writing paragraphs that answer their research questions, have topic sentences and are well sequenced.Drama – our last skit will be presented in chapel on Monday 24 May. The skit is called Who is the Greatest and will be performed by Allan, Dinara, Jessica and John. As always, parents are welcome to attend our chapel services.
Janine Nyyssonen