Math: We are learning about place value, writing numbers up to nine digits (millions), and then comparing them using the greater than > or less than < symbols. Math Vocabulary this week includes standard form, period, expanded form, and word form.
Reading: Our first reading theme is titled Journeys. Story selections involve travelers who learn about the world, and about themselves. Through these stories we are examining:
· Story Structure
· Author’s Viewpoint
· Text Organization
· Noting Details
Word Work: This time in our day goes beyond just learning spelling words. We are also learning:
· Base Words and Endings -er and -est
· Suffixes -ly and -y
· Syllabication
· Word Roots tele and rupt
· Homophones
Spelling Words: We are reviewing the short a & e, and long a &e sounds and spellings. Words will be coming home on Monday. The spelling test will be on Tuesday, September 6.
Online: Word Sort Game
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