L.A. - We'll revisit partner reading again. This is a long-term routine. In other words, we will continue to revisit partner reading throughout the term. By adding structure and purpose to our reading practice, we should all benefit. I'm hoping to hear improved fluency and expressiveness. And I'm hoping to see you get faster and more adept at paragraph shrinking.
Last week we set a due date for your Bookworm book review. Please do your best to have these done by the end of this week. As always, please don't rush your work just to meet a deadline! I'd much rather you take an extra day or two to finish your review well than have you turn in a rushed piece. We'll take a moment to read, and offer revision suggestions, each others' reviews. Expect time to work on these on Wednesday.
Math - Well done, gang, on demonstrating what you know about average. We'll definitely come back to those skills as we move forward in our YE project's market research phase. This week, we'll begin our exploration of fractions. Expect some work with your collaborative math group. Be prepared to stretch your understanding of these "part-wholes".
Science - Up to now we've looked at the Sun and the Moon, and how they move and affect our planet. This week we will begin to explore the rest of the solar system. I wonder: which solar system object is most fascinating to you?
YEP - Keep bringing in your prototypes - they will need to be done by Friday. We'll begin to build a market research survey this week. Coming up next week is market research day - that's the moment when you'll really learn what people think about your product idea!
Enjoy your week, everyone!
