This Week's Topics 9-26-11

Reading/Spelling/Grammar

• noting detail
• homophones
• dictionary guide words
• common nouns
• friendly letter
• We are reading a chapter from By the Shores of Silver Lake

Math

• multiplication and division stories
• multiplication and division facts with 2,5,10
• fact families
• review trade first subtraction
• prepare for chapter 11 test

Social Studies

• continue with three branches of government
• some map work (atlas, geographical terms)

Science

• wrapping up rock study
• more with minerals
• beginning fossils soon

Cursive

• review capital letters: A,B,C,D,E

*The September poem must be recited by September 30th.