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This cycle we are learning…
Language Art
- Reading
- use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words.
- identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful
- make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
- evaluate details read to determine key ideas
- synthesize information to create new understanding
- infer the theme of a work, distinguishing theme from topic
- Writing
- Develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing
- Revise drafts to improve sentence structure and word choice by adding, deleting, combining, and rearranging ideas for coherence and clarity
Math
- January 6-9 (Module 5: Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line)
- represent equivalent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using a variety of objects and pictorial models, including number lines
- compare two fractions having the same numerator or denominator in problems by reasoning about their sizes and justifying the conclusion using symbols, words, objects, and pictorial models
- January 12-16 (Module 5: Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line)
- represent equivalent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using a variety of objects and pictorial models, including number lines
- compare two fractions having the same numerator or denominator in problems by reasoning about their sizes and justifying the conclusion using symbols, words, objects, and pictorial models
- January 21-24 (Module 5: Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line)
- represent equivalent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using a variety of objects and pictorial models, including number lines
- compare two fractions having the same numerator or denominator in problems by reasoning about their sizes and justifying the conclusion using symbols, words, objects, and pictorial models.
Science
- investigate and explain how soils are formed by weathering of rock and by decomposition of plant and animal remains
- model and describe rapid changes in Earth’s surface
- explore and explain how humans use natural resources
- explain why the conservation of natural resources is important
- identify ways to conserve natural resources through reducing, reusing, or recycling
- describe day-to-day weather
- compare day-to-day weather in different locations at the same time
- construct models and explain the orbits of the Sun, Earth, and Moon in relation to each other
- identify the order of the planets in Earth's solar system in relation to the Sun
Social Studies
Students will learn about:
- concepts in geography including location, distance, and direction.
- maps and practice map skills.
- human-environment interactions, including adapting to and modifying the environment.
- be able to describe the effects of human processes on the environment.
- different natural hazards and how to prepare for them.
- analyze the elements of culture.
- the importance of artists and writers to the cultural heritage of a community.
- compare and contrast different ethnic/cultural celebrations around Texas.
- conduct research to learn about a culture in their local community.
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Upcoming events
100th Day of School
Reading Interim
MLK Day (No School)
Science CBA
Math Interim
Spring Break
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