Weekly Update

Mathematics – This week we finish our focus on Place Value.  There will be a test from Chapter 1 of the textbook on Friday.  Extra revision homework will be sent home.  Note:  The test will not cover Problem Solving using the 4 step strategy as this strategy will be taught at a later date.Literacy – Children will complete writing a recipe for a dragon.  The focus is on sequencing events and using connectives.  Listening comprehension activities have started.  The focus is on recalling the main idea and drawing conclusions.  Guided reading work continues with a focus on fluency – reading with few errors and with expression.Science – Over the next two weeks, we will be focusing on what it means to conserve resources.  This week children will learn some types of resources and how we get/make these resources.  We will also do a fun investigation to “mine” for raisins in an oatmeal cookie.Bible – Devotion focus is the Third Commandment.  Memory Verse is Psalm 103:1.  Bible Study focus is  learning what it means to be “fishers of men” and the gospel message.