Math: Let's carry on with our exploration of division. Many of you are feeling ready to quiz your understanding of our most recent division concepts - estimating quotients, and dividing with two-digit dividends. Once we've done that, we'll turn our attention to using division to find averages.
L.A.: This week, I'd like to introduce a new "reading routine". The aims of the routine are to improve our read-aloud fluency, to practice pronouncing unfamiliar words (and infer their meanings), and to practice finding the main idea and paraphrasing (or "paragraph shrinking"). This reading routine is called "Partner Reading", and I hope you'll see the benefits of this practice.
In the background, you should continue to build your Bookworm book review. For those who have not yet finished reading their book, please aim to complete the reading by the end of this week. I'd like to set a due date for the Bookworm for next Friday (Jan 23). Be sure to build your review on your planning pages: these pages will form part of your score for this task. Keep them safe!
Science: This week we will return to Earth and look at how life on our planet is affected by the movements of the Sun and the Earth. Afterwards, let's turn our attention to that other ball in the sky: the Moon. What is that thing? Where did it come from? How far away is it? Why does the same side of the Moon always seem to face us here on Earth? Why does it seem to be bigger when it is near the horizon? Why does it seem colourful (red, orange, etc) when it is low in the sky, and white when it is high in the sky? What colour is it, really? Who is the man in the moon? Why is he made of cheese?
YEP: We'll talk about your goals for this entrepreneurial project. we'll continue to brainstorm great product ideas, and we'll discuss a schedule of progress, so you know when you'll need to have each step of the project complete.
Next Friday (Jan 23) is our next OBRec field trip. This time we're going skating! Parents, I'm looking for a volunteer or three to help us with the walk and with our skates. Please let me know if you can help.
Enjoy your week, everyone!
